Accra, Ghana temple
2 Nephi 9:31-49
S.M.I.L.E. "To be spiritually-minded is life eternal.""
What does it mean to be spiritually minded?
Mosiah 24-25
DC 28:1-16
What are some things we can do to keep the Comforter with us so that we are not deceived?
Talk: "A Comforter, a Guide, a Testifier"
By: Margaret D. Nadauld
GC: 'Principles and Promises' by President Thomas S. Monson
"John later said that as he finished his prayer, he felt a great surge of strength. He began climbing once again and fairly flew up the rope. When he reached the deck, his breathing was normal and not the least bit labored. The blessings of added health and stamina promised in the Word of Wisdom had been his. He gave thanks to his Heavenly Father, and throughout the remainder of his life, for the answer to his desperate prayer for help."
GC: 'The Perfect Path to Happiness' by President Thomas S. Monson
"Essential to the plan is our Savior, Jesus Christ. Without His atoning sacrifice, all would be lost. It is not enough, however, merely to believe in Him and His mission. We need to work and learn, search and pray, repent and improve. We need to know God's laws and live them. We need to receive His saving ordinances. Only by so doing will we obtain true, eternal happiness."
We saw elk again this morning on our way to the 8am Snowflake temple session. As is our habit, after our session we went to El Cupidos and then on to Walmart. I also went to Safeway to get a drink for one of the sisters I visit teach. It is a Kombucha drink and after reading the label I found out that Kombucha is fermented tea and may contain alcohol. That will be the last time I buy that drink.
This sister is very health conscious and is also a vegan. I wonder if she knows her "health drink" may have alcohol in it. She does not come to church and I felt a little guilty giving it to her but I did because I had already talked to her mother about it and I didn't want to make a big issue of it.
No selfie today. I had a cold sore on my lip.
One the way to Vernon we saw a small group of Arizona Rangers marching. They are marching 14 miles to honor the original 12 Arizona Rangers in the Arizona territory.
It was a nice day for a hike
James got his truck out of the mud today but his tractor is still sitting half way up the hill. He can't get it started. He took his truck and picked up his home teaching companion and they went out to visit Brother Romyak, a new convert. He lives way out near the Nicol's ranch. He has no running water, heat, or electricity. A real pioneer. Eventually he wants to move a little closer to town.
In reading Mosiah 24 this afternoon as part of my gospel study I was amazed again how the burdens of Almas people were made light. The Lord did strengthen them that they could bear up their burdens with ease, and they did submit cheerfully and with patience to all the will of the Lord.
In D&C 28 Hiram Page has a false seer stone and is claiming to receive revelation for the Church. Joseph Smith explains that only the prophet can receive revelation for the entire Church. Hiram repents and becomes one of the eight witnesses of the gold plates.
We had the same dinner as last night, sweet potatoes, cottage cheese and a salad. I made chocolate chip cookies for my class to replace the ones from last week that were a little hard. I studied my lesson on the priesthood and read three chapters from "Lady of the Lakes" to James.
Fun Photos
Kacey, Tanner, and Jared got all dressed up and went to a Brazilian steak house for dinner.
The Wanlass's went to Harry Potter world and took some
pictures. Addy, Kim, Sheri and I want to go!
Hogwarts
Last year running for Chandler High.
What happened?
Two of my favorites:
Ruthie and Trenda
I love this.
