Ether13:19-14:7
Coriantumr had devoted a great deal of time to studying "all the arts of war and all the cunning of the world", yet he rejected the simple message of Ether, which would have brought him peace in a way that all his military skills could not. Not the prophet Ether's promise to Coriantumr in Ether 13:20-21 as well as its fulfillment (see Ether 15:1-3, 26-32; Omni 1:20-22). Coriantumr and Shiz allowed all their followers to be killed instead of ending the conflict. We cannot fully comprehend the horror of the final Jaredite battle in which even women and children were armed and sent to war (see Ether 15:15). This does, however, provide a graphic picture of what people become when the Spirit of the Lord withdraws and no longer strives with them (see v. 19). Anger and hatred played a major role in the destruction of the Jaredites. What role do you see anger and hatred playing in the world today? How can you combat this in your own sphere of influence?
GC: The Great Plan of Redemption by Linda S. Reeves
Amulek testified, "I would that ye would come forth and harden not your hearts any longer; ... if ye will repent .... immediately shall the great plan of redemption be brought about unto you."
I finished the last two stockings for the kids in my Primary class and delivered them today. I also bought a dozen tamales from my friend Rosa. She makes the best tamales!
James Facetimed with Jerod Bowen today about the job he is going to do for him. When we go down on Thursday he will go and look at the job and take measurements.
In commemoration of Michael's sweet sixteen birthday three years ago I had to post this picture taken at Olive Garden.
James had to go to town to get some stuff to fix the gasket on the pump. He brought me back a chicken taco from Alibertos. I stayed home and started wrapping blankets. While wrapping I watched a Christmas movie starring Yannick Bisson. James and I watched a new Christmas movie starring Cameron Mathison, "A Christmas to Remember".
Tonight was Michael's birthday party at Organ Stop Pizza. Paul made a video of Stacy that I really enjoyed.
Taylor's wedding was today at the Gillbert temple.
Megan also got her endowments today as she is leaving on her mission in January.
Ruby made this family board for her mom for Christmas
because she knows how much her mom loves her family.
