Preston, England
52nd operating temple
Dedicated: 7 June 1998 by Gordon B. Hinckley
Atonement
Moses 6:54
Hence came the saying abroad among the people, that the Son of God hath atoned for original guilt, wherein the sins of the parents cannot be answered upon the heads of the children, for they are whole from the foundation of the world.
Jesus Christ Antemortal Appearances
Exodus 24:10
And they saw the God of Israel: and there was under his feet as it were a paved work of a sapphire stone, and as it were the body of heaven in his clearness.
Helaman 6:1-14
The Lamanites become righteous and fight against the Gadianton robbers, while the Nephites increase in wickedness and support the Gadianton robbers.
*How do you remain firm and steady in your faith?
*How did the people of the Church respond to the conversion of the Lamanites?
-By doing the things everyday that I need to do to keep my testimony strong: prayer, scripture study and reading conference talks, preparing for my callings, and giving service.
-Sharing the gospel and fellowshipping with the Saints can bring great joy, even when we are surrounded by wickedness.
DC 135:1-7
*What testimony do I have of Joseph Smith?
-The Spirit has born witness to me that Joseph Smith was a prophet of God. Only Jesus has done more for the salvation of men than the Prophet Joseph Smith. He taught correct concepts about the nature of the Father and Son. He translated and published the Book of Mormon by the power of God. He was the means by which the Aaronic and Melchizedek Priesthoods were restored. He organized the Church of Jesus Christ again on the earth under the direction of the Savior. He revealed the true meaning of Zion...He received over 100 revelations and published them in the Doctrine and Covenants. He worked on the translation of the Bible,...the list goes on and one (See DCSM p. 349-50).
General Conference
Prepare the Way
Bishop Gerald Causse
"Too often we try to entertain our young men and relegate them to a spectator role, when their faith and love for the gospel can be best developed by magnifying their priesthood. By actively participating in the work of salvation, they will be connected with heaven and they will gain awareness of their divine potential."
What is that star I see outside in the sky every morning when I open the blinds and it's still dark outside? James says he thinks it is Venus.
As I was studying this morning I heard a shot outside. I went in to tell James and he said it was him that he shot at a coyote. He thought he got it but when he went out to check he couldn't find it.
He went over to the Elkin's place to check on the progress of their pond. He promised he would do that.
I had a spiritual experience today as I read Bishop Causse's conference address. I struggled yesterday with one of the boys in my Primary class. This morning when I said my prayers I ask Heavenly Father to please let me know what I could do for this boy. As I was reading I came across this statement: "surround him with good people and give hi important things to do."
I felt like this was an answer to my prayer!
Also as I was reading DC 135 about the martyrdom of Joseph and Hyrum Smith I came across this statement in the Doctrine Covenants Student Manual by Joseph Fielding Smith, grandson of Hyrum Smith:
" The sealing of the testimony through the shedding of blood would not have been complete in the death of the Prophet Joseph Smith alone; it required the death of Hyrum Smith who jointly held the keys of this dispensation. It was needful that these martyrs seal their testimony with the blood, that they 'might be honored and the wicked might be condemned.'" (Doctrines of Salvation, 1:218-19; see also DC 136:39; Hebrews 9:16-17).
My blogging of September 9th and 10th in San Antonio took a long time today.
At about 4 p.m. James decided to go to Concho to look at some horse corral panels a lady posted for sale on Facebook and he wants me to go with him. It is about 35 miles away on the other side of Concho. It is a good deal, James says about half what he would pay for them in the store. We didn't bring any money but Holly says she will hold them for a week. They are $260.
We read from "Borrowed Light" going over and back.
I went on this trip with James instead of doing my meal planning for the week and some cleaning I was going to do.
For F.H.E. we listened to President Uchtdorf's conference talk, "The Greatest Among You" and read from Preach My Gospel. Afterwards we watched a Heartland episode: "Gift Horse."
Photos:
So proud of Braylin. He doesn't let anything
keep him from succeeding.
New York, New York
Interesting.
An Australian robin.
This little girl turned four and had a princess party
with her family. Her dad was the prince.
This is what she did on Saturday and Sunday:
This is James's sister's granddaughter.
Rebecca, the grandmother is an artist. It looks like
Eden might follow in her footsteps.
This is Mellie. The organization who makes these
goat carts is called Goats of Anarchy.
One of my favorite Vernon photos.
An awesome Vernon ward family
This photo was taken a year ago at one
of Rowan's basketball games. It was actually
a video and Lola is cheering Rowan on.
"Get that ball, Rowan."
An amazing tree
