Kiev, Ukraine
134th operating temple
Dedicated: 29 Aug 2010
By: Thomas S. Monson
Jesus Christ, birth of
1 Nephi 10:4
Yes, even six hundred years from the time that my father left Jerusalem, a prophet would the Lord God raise up among the Jews - even a Messiah, or, in other words, a Savior of the world.
Book of Mormon
Alma 1:15-33
*How did the church of God respond to the beliefs of others? How did they respond to persecutions from those of other beliefs?
-"...If you stand firmly for the right despite the jeers of the crowd or even physical violence, you shall be crowned with the blessedness of eternal joy. Who knows but that again in our day some of the saints, or even apostles, as in former days, may be required to give their lives in defense of the truth?? If that time should come, God grant that they would not fail!" - President Harold B. Lee
Alma 1:26-31. The affairs of the Church established. President James E. Faust: "In the first chapter of Alma we find an instructive sequence of events outlining the way by which the Lord's Church is established...1. The doctrines are taught (vs. 26). 2. Members esteem each other as themselves (vs. 26). 3. They all labor; they work and earn that which they receive. (vs. 26). 4. They impart of their substance to the less fortunate; they serve one another (vs. 27). 5. They discipline their own appetites while at the same time caring appropriately for their own needs (vs. 27). "This mighty change happened, not because the people were given things, but rather because they were taught and began to help themselves and to care for those who were less fortunate. It was when they gave of themselves in the Lord's way that their circumstances began to improve. This process of establishing the Church can apply anywhere."
Old Testament
2 Samuel 7-8
7 David offers to build a house for the Lord - The Lord, through Nathan, says He has not asked David to do so - The Lord will establish David's house and kingdom forever - David offers a prayer of thanksgiving
8 David defeats and subjects many nations - The Lord is with him - He executes judgment and justice unto all his people.
General Conference
Ministering wit the Power and Authority of God
President Russell M. Nelson
"Now, may I voice a concern? It is this: Too many of our brothers and sisters do not fully understand the concept of priesthood power and authority. They act as thought they would rather satisfy thier own selfish desires and appetites than use the power of God to bless His children."
Rescuing Wayward Children
As our children mature, we hope that their motivation for obeying the laws of family and of God will migrate from duty to understanding and finally to love.
Worth the Wrestle
Nephi attempted to teach his older brothers the pattern for receiving information through the Spirit: "Do ye not remember the things which the Lord hath said?" he asked. "If ye will not harden your hearts, and ask me in faith, believing that ye shall receive, with diligence in keeping my commandments, surely these things shall be made known unto you" (1 Nephi 15:11).
Russell M. Nelson 4/07, #49 Repentance and Conversion
Russell M. Nelson 4/07, #49 Repentance and Conversion
"A repentant soul is a converted soul, and a converted soul is a repentant soul."
Dale G. Renlund Melchizedek Priesthood Chapter 14 Principle #6
Priesthood Power and Influence are Maintained Using Christlike Attributes
Truman G. Madsen Lectures on the Prophet Joseph Smith Lecture #5 Doctrinal Development and the Nauvoo Temple
I called the D.I. in Glendale, Arizona and asked what we needed to do to get a requisition order for two girls from our ward. I spoke with Dan Holme, the manager who was very kind. He said that the bishop needed to fill our a commodity form for clothing. If he doesn't have the form he can call and speak with Brother Holme. No one else can call for him, it must be the bishop. Tamara, our RS President was very appreciative that I found out what we needed to know to get clothes for the Burton girls.
I worked on stripping the polish off the wood floor. It is such a slow, messy job. I wonder if I will ever finish. Yes I will!
I also made some muffins to take to Laurann's. I picked up Amaron from school and then drove him home. I took in muffins, candy, and my new Star Wars book and my Dr. Seuss book, "Oh, The Places You'll Go." Amaron carried in the four boxes I brought for Lauren to use for packing. They bought a house from the Grapp's and will be moving across the highway. I could tell that Lauren did not feel well so I didn't stay long. I read with Amaron and then had him read a little before I left. I am worried about Laurann's health.
Amaron walks me to the car. He likes to turn the car on, and look at the trunk, and then open and close the sky roof. He is fascinated with my car and would like to have it when I die.
We used to have elk in our backyard. Now we have bunnies, 8 of them this evening eating our grass.
James will be home tomorrow!
Five bunnies enjoying a feast
Throwback Thursday to the day
Scarlett was blessed.
The temple is closing on Friday for
2 1/2 years.
Christina's kids
Taylor was five years old when we
were her Primary teachers.
Braylin playing the drums
Hailey, his mom is grateful he and his sister have
been accepted at their new school in Deming.
Wisteria Tree
I wouldn't mind having one of these in
my backyard.
Ruby tells me sea turtles are becoming
extinct.
