49th operating temple
Dedicated: 13-19 October 1996 by
Gordon B. Hinckley
Alma 2:1-18
* Why do you think it is important to receive strength from God to stand against wickedness rather than having wicked influences removed completely from our lives?
James: "Trials help us grow and develop. They not only can help us become stronger and more resistant, but they teach us valuable lessons and help us to recognize our reliance on God. When we realize our reliance on God and exercise faith in Him, our love for Him and our savior increases and He is able to, through our faith perform miracles in our lives. When we recognize the Lord's tender mercies we also receive a spiritual confirmation in our hearts that He knows us personally and loves us. I wouldn't trade those experiences for anything!
Ether 5-6
5 Three witnesses and the work itself will stand as a testimony of the truthfulness of the Book of Mormon.
6 The Jaredite barges are driven by the winds to the promised land;
The people praise the Lord for His goodness; Orihah is appointed king over them; Jared and his brother die.
DC 76:25-37
An angel of God fell and became the devil; Sons of perdition suffer eternal damnation;
What is the "second death" and who are affected by this?
* Bruce R. McConkie: "Spiritual death is the second death. It is to be cast out of the presence of the Lord, to die as to the things of righteousness, to die as to the things of the Spirit. All are redeemed from spiritual death except those who have sinned unto death, (DC 64:7), or sons of perdition.
General Conference
The Power of the Book of Mormon
President Thomas S. Monson
"This morning I speak about the power of the Book of Mormon and the critical need we have as members of this Church to study, ponder, and apply its teachings in our lives. The importance of having a firm and sure testimony of the Book of Mormon
cannot be overstated."
There were patches of snow on the ground this morning when I got up. Not enough to completely cover the ground, but still, it's May and there is snow.
I studied the old missionary discussions, Preach My Gospel, "Dad's Who Stay and Fight," Jesus Christ in the Topical Guide of the scriptures, and my Primary lesson. I downloaded the book "Are Mormon's Christians" on my phone for James, and tried to set up Deseret Bookshelf Plus on my tablet, but I got the message that they are not compatible. It is an older and cheaper tablet and there probably are not enough gigabytes. I see an iPad on the horizon.
We made a trip into town today to get the tire fixed on my car and to have the tires rotated. Next week it will be an oil change and a new windshield. James met me at Discount Tire and took care of all the business for me then we hopped in his truck and drove to Darbi's in Pinetop for lunch. I had a patty melt and a coleslaw. James had a tuna melt and potato salad. After lunch I was going to go shopping but I just didn't feel like it. I will be back in town tomorrow to go to lunch with my friend Pam and I will hit Walmart then.
I stopped at McDonald's for an ice cream cone and a diet coke. Their fountain drinks are the best! James went to Safeway and then Kmart looking for Dr. Pepper 10 since Walmart is out. He found some at Kmart. I appreciate him being so thoughtful.
James worked on his trailer this afternoon and I paid bills, worked on my blog, and found a name to do ordinances for on Family Search. The name is Clydia Strickland. I recognize this name because this is my grandpa's sister. I thought her work had been done, but I was wrong. I even have her husband's name so she can be sealed to her spouse. James is a little jealous and wants me to work on his line.
I read a neat story about the Paris temple today. Elder Andersen came to do an inspection and was concerned because there weren't enough flowers for the VIP tour which was to begin the next morning. The gardener went to the nearest nursery and bought all of their flowers. In the meantime he called a bishop and asked for volunteers to come and plant the flowers that evening. 40 people showed up, including children. The flowers were all planted before the next morning and when Elder Andersen returned he said the grounds looked 100 percent better. That is the magic of Mormonism!
We watched another two hours of Victoria today. Tomorrow she will meet Prince Albert whom she is destined to marry. On the way to bed I looked out the window and saw three elk. James had a hard time seeing them, but finally his elk eyes came into focus.
Photos:
I loved Elder Pace!
I wonder if any of this is edible.
I am a sucker for clouds, sunsets, and trees.
Windmills, not so much, but this one is great.
A burrowing owl looking into the camera lens.
Joshua telling Michael about Silver Surfer and
a scorpion. So cute!
This temple has more stained glass art than any
other temple.
A Christus outside on the grounds.
Not quite the same as the picture above you Dallin.
Scary!
Perfect attendance for Ruby the first quarter
of last year.
Love these two!!
This boy has the best
sense humor!
An award for Rowan!
