Sunday, November 26th, 2017

Aba Nigeria

121st operating temple

Dedicated: 7 Aug 2005

By: Gordon B. Hinckley

Jesus Christ Atonement through

John 11:25

Jesus said unto her, I am the resurrection, and the ife: he that believeth in me, though he were dead, yet shall he live:

Book of Mormon

Mormon 7:1-8:11

*Why am I grateful for the Book of Mormon?

I feel the Spirit when I read the Book of Mormon, and my life is so happy and blessed when I apply its teachings. The truths contained in it will answer my question about the time I live in. The Book of Mormon is essential to the gospel of Jesus Christ. It testifies of the Bible and they come together to testify that Jesus is the Christ. It is my peace, and my comfort. It brings me closer to Jesus Christ. 

"Whoso treasureth up my word shall not be deceived." 

Doctrine Covenants Favorite Scriptures

DC 12:8

And no one can assist in this work except he shall be humble and full of love, having faith, hope, and charity, being temperate in all things, whatsoever shall be entrusted to his care.

General Conference

Apart, But Still One

Elder Joni L. Koch

"Brothers and sisters, we have no right to portray anybody, including from our Church circle, as a badly finished product! Rather, our words about our fellow beings should reflect our belief in Jesus Christ and His Atonement and that, in Him and through Him, we can always change for the better!"

I got up early this morning to finish preparing my Primary lesson. I am actually giving two lessons, the first pioneers enter the Salt Lake Valley and Faith of the Pioneers. I get to tell the cricket and the seagulls story!

Today was high council Sunday and Ron Hall was our high council speaker. Brother Greer was also on the stand. 

I had Sister Kuffer's class again today, which only included Zemira and Bailey. From my class Colter, Curtis, and Liana. Curtis finished his paper today which means he got an extra reward. Liana helped us load up our stuff and take it to the car. Such a sweetie.

Kim and Brian came home after sacrament meeting and worked on the tree lights. They put all the one that are out on the back side of the tree and the tree looks so much better. I can finally decorate!

After lunch Kim and Brian packed up and left.  We said our goodbyes:

Thanks for coming!

We took a nap and while I was still in bed James got up and went home teaching with Brother Westbrook to see the Peeler's. 

While he was gone I had to chase a coyote away again. 

We spent a quiet evening at home studying the gospel. We started our new book, "Life Everlasting." 

Today was Elder Heyman's birthday. I wished him a Happy Birthday and told him we were looking forward to seeing him at the conference in Show Low on Dec. 9th and 10th.

Uriah Miller is sick. The bishop was not at church today because he took him to the hospital. He has bleeding sores in his mouth and they said it was a virus and would take about 10 days to run it's course.  We will be praying for him. Uriah is three years old.

We also just heard that our friend Lynda Tanner who got married and is now Lynda Johnson, lost her 18 year old grandson. Lynda no longer lives in Vernon but I am friends with her on Facebook.

We will be praying for her too.

The world has gone crazy calling evil good

and good evil.

I love this one.

The Pope boys.

Patrick's family.

Oahu and Diamondhead in the background.

This is where we spent out honeymoon.

Bishop Miller and his family.

Bishop is holding Uriah.

Sunday, August 6th, 2017

Bern, Switzerland

9th operating temple

Dedicated: 11-15 Sept 1955

By: David O. McKay

Rededicated: 23-25 Oct 1992

By: Gordon B. Hinckley

Alma 46:11-28

*Were these the first people to call themselves Christians? (See Alma 46:15.)  When was this? (About 73 B.C.)

How could there be Christians before Christ was born?

DC 109:1-20

What were some things that the Lord promised the faithful Saints?

* You commanded Lord, and this time we listened. We took the revelation personally and seriously and look what we were able to accomplish because of it! "And now Holy Father, we ask thee to assist us, thy people, with thy grace...And in a manner that we may be found worthy, in thy sight, to secure a fulfillment of the promises which thou hast made unto us, thy people, in the revelations given unto us." You spoke. We listened. You commanded. We obeyed. Find us and this house worthy of thy promised blessings! "That thy glory may rest down upon thy people, and upon this thy house,....that it may be sanctified and consecrated to be holy, and that thy holy presence may be continually i this house; And that all people who shall enter upon the threshold of the Lord's house may feel thy power, and feel constrained to acknowledge that thou hast sanctified it, and that it is thy house, a place of thy holiness." What would happen if we took every scripture, every revelation as seriously as the Saints took Section 88?

General Conference

His Daily Guiding Hand

M. Joseph Brough

" Heavenly Father knows what you and I need better than anyone else. As a result, He has developed a personal care package suited to each one of us. It has many components. It includes His Son and the Atonement, the Holy Ghost, commandments, scriptures, prayer, prophets, apostles, parents, grandparents, local Church leaders and many others - all to help us return to live with Him someday.

Some highlights of today's fast and testimony meeting: Brother Street's confirmation, James helped pass the sacrament, Brother Reynolds talking to Marlie who is leaving to live with her dad in Washington. The Allen's son-in-law reminding us that the gospel has everything we need for exaltation. Sister Applegate defending Joseph Smith  to a friend who said Joseph was a liar. Johnny Wilhelm who is five saying that Jesus died on the cross for us. Sister Skousen, the Primary President who says she loves children and the temple. Next week is the Tucson temple dedication. 

Sister Penrod gave the sweetest benediction. Sister Brewer the chorister who always has us sing every verse of the songs. I love our ward. 

In Primary I was happy to have Jace back, except that he was quite disruptive. Zemira, Bailey and Talena from the older class were in my class. Also Gracie, Liana, and Marlie. I did a spotlight on Marlie since this is her last week with us, and gave her a Book of Mormon with my testimony in it and various other items, one being a journal. 

Kim and Brian attended sacrament meeting but a few minutes after the block they left for home. They were still fasting and didn't want to be tempted by our green chili stew, which was delicious!  

James and I watched a movie and then he took a nap. I tried to, but I couldn't sleep. I'm too sad about what's going on in Stacy's family. I ate two cookies with milk and then took a couple of Tramadol. 

When James woke up we took Christopher and Mary, who were at Sister Singleton's, their wedding card and Amazon gift card. 

I don't usually watch movies on Sunday, but I needed to today.

James and I watched "Summer Princess" starring Taylor Cole, and "Love at the Shore."

I told Sheri how much I appreciated Ben and how he was a bright spot in my life. I felt better afterwards.

Random Photos:

Goodbye to Kim and Brian,

we will miss them!

 Molly celebrated her birthday at

her dad's and Kacey's.

Last year at Sunrise.

Baby Arctic Fox.

Another castle of the world.

Alex's beach sunset photo.