Sydney, Australia
28th operating temple
Dedicated: 20-23 Sept 1984 by
Gordon B. Hinckley
Jesus Christ
Acts 10:38; 13:23; 18:5; 19:15; 22:8; 26:15
Alma 30:46-60
*In Alma 30:46-50 Korihor, still not accepting the signs he had been given, demanded that Alma show him a sign of God's existence. In response, Korihor was struck dumb by the power of God. Convinced of God's power, Korihor wrote about why he had been preaching against God the Father and Jesus Christ. Read Alma 30:51-53.
*What do you think Korihor meant when he said that he taught things that were "pleasing unto the carnal mind?"
*In Alma 30:54-59 Korihor asked Alma to pray so the curse could be removed from him. Alma refused, saying that if Korihor received the ability to speak, he would again teach false doctrine to the people. Korihor was cast out and went from house to house, begging for food. Eventually he went to the Zoramites, who had separated from the Nephites, and was trampled to death.
*Read Alma 30:60 and look for the principle Mormon teaches. What principle does Mormon teach in this verse?
"The devil will not support his children (followers) at the last day."
*How is this different from the way Heavenly Father and Jesus Christ care for us? (Read Alma 36:3.)
DC 101:1-12
1-8, The Saints are chastened and afflicted because of their transgressions; 9-15, The Lord's indignation will fall upon the nations, but His people will be gathered and comforted;
General Conference
Brighter and Brighter Until the Perfect Day
Elder Mark A. Bragg
" We read in the Bible Dictionary that "only the home can compare with the temple in sacredness." We now have 155 operating temples and more coming soon. More and more families are sealed for time and all eternity. Members are submitting more and more names of ancestors to the temple to perform their saving ordinances. We truly are experiencing great joy and celebration on both sides of the veil! In a darkening world, the light of the gospel will shine brighter and brighter until the perfect day."
Drawing the Power of Jesus Christ into Our Lives
President Russell M. Nelson
" The importance of the Savior's mission was emphasized by the Prophet Joseph Smith, who declared emphatically that 'the fundamental principles of our religion are the testimony of the Apostles and Prophets, concerning Jesus Christ, that He died, was buried, and rose again the third day, and ascended into heaven; and all other things which pertain to our religion are only appendages to it."
Sheri made bacon and eggs for breakfast and I made pancakes. After breakfast Sheri and the younger boys went for a walk. Stacy and Paul got ready to leave to go to Dorina's hearing in Show Low. Joshua is staying here with us and when the hearing is finished, I told Stacy I would take Joshua into town so they wouldn't have to come back out here to get him.
I guess Joshua is meditating
Nice photo!
Sheri, Ian, Max, Evan, Rowan, and Joshua took a drive to the top of Green's Peak. It is one of Sheri's favorite places in Arizona, and mine too, and it's only 15 miles away.
Ian with his cowboy hat.
Sheri takes this picture of the boys every year.
I should make a collage.
I love how Evan has his arm around Rowan.
I am so glad that Ian went with Sheri. They had a flat tire on the way back down. Ian had a really hard time getting the lug nuts off because they were stripped. When they finally return James, Sheri, Joshua and I go in to town. Stacy, Paul, and Paul's sisters and their families are having lunch at Pizza Factory. Paul put this picture of Tara on Facebook.
I like how it says awesome on the wall behind her.
When I dropped Joshua off Stacy introduced me to Tara's husband Jeff. He shook my hand, spoke to me in a British accent, and kissed my cheek. I was charmed and impressed. Stacy says he is a great guy. He works on the TV show, "Dr. Who". Sorry I didn't get a picture. I ask how he liked the U.S. and he said he loved it.
We drop Sheri's tire off at Discount and pick up our Razr tire. James goes to Home Depot and Sheri and I go to Walmart to kill some time. They said it would be over an hour before the tire was fixed. James also stopped at American Fence. I ordered a thin crust veggie pizza from Dominoes for Sheri and I. James said he didn't want any. He opted for KFC. We stopped there too to take home some chicken for Sheri's family. After picking up Sheri's tire we head for home making one more stop at Conoco for ice.
It rained while we were at Walmart, but no rain in Vernon.
Five Crowns with Sheri and Ben and I lose again. Ben wins. We just can't beat him. Last time he got six points. After family scriptures and prayer, Sheri, Ian, and Ben watch the movie "Love and Mercy" which is the life story of Brian Wilson of the Beach Boys. The boys play upstairs. I go in my bedroom to study and take a nap. James and I read a chapter from "The Reluctant Duchess."
Ben helps James fix the tractor. Stacy, Paul, and Joshua arrive home safely. Joshua said thank you and said he had a blast.
I found this list to be both
extensive and amusing.
