Monday, February 19th, 2018

Bountiful, Utah

47th operating temple

Dedicated: 8-14 Jan 1995

By: Howard W. Hunter

Jesus Christ Authority of

John 10:18

No man taketh it from me, but I lay it down of myself. I have power to lay it down, and I have power to take it again. This commandment have I received of my Father.

Book of Mormon

2 Nephi 9:50-10:17

*What are  things you prioritize that won't "satisfy?" How does 9:51 affect where you spend your time, money, and work?

Old Testament

Levitucus 15-16

15 Laws, rites, and sacrifices are revealed for cleansing those who have a discharge and other types of uncleanness.

16 How and when Aaron must enter the holy place is explained - Sacrifices are offered to reconcile Israel to God - The scapegoat carries away the sins of the people - The sins of all Israel are forgiven on the Day of Atonement.

Old Testament Favorite Scriptures

Exodus 16:12

I have heard the murmurings of the children of Israel speak unto them, saying, At even ye shall eat flesh, and in the morning ye shall be filled with bread; and ye shall know that I am the Lord your God.

General Conference

That Your Joy Might Be Full

Jean B. Bingham

" Faith in Jesus Christ brings even more gifts than healing and peace. As President Henry B. Eyring shared: 'I have been thankful for the many ways the Lord has visited me with the Comforter when I needed peace. Yet our Father in Heaven is concerned not just about our comfort but even more about our upward progress.'"

Has the Day of Miracles Ceased?

Elder Donald L. Hallstrom

" A critical question to ponder is 'Where do we place our faith?' Is our faith focused on simply wanting to be relieved of pain and suffering, or is it firmly centered on God the Father and His holy plan and in Jesus the Christ and His Atonement? Faith in the Father and the Son allows us to understand and accept Their will as we prepare for eternity."

I woke up this morning to a howling wind and a promise of snow. A cold and blustery day with wind, rain, snow hail and even some sunshine. It was one of those days when you just want to curl up in front of the fire with a good book....which we did a couple of times.

We also watched a Hallmark movie and had some popcorn and homemade lemonade. 

"Religious freedom is the cornerstone of peace in a world with many competing philosophies. It gives us space to follow the truth God speaks to our hearts. We use our freedom of religion and belief to establish our core convictions." - Elder D. Todd Christofferson

February 2018 Ensign, 32.

James worked on a bid for Salvador and I paid the Amazon credit card, blogged, walked 12,000 steps and worked on posting expenses for December in order to "catchup" on my budget. 

James went home teaching to Sister Dye and the Wilhelm's with his partner Brother Westbrook. 

I watched the first episode of the new season of "When Calls the Heart." James and I finished reading "Love and Loss at Whitmore Manor."

That last one doesn't seem real.

Ollie watching his family release the

balloons they got for Valentine's day.

My view out my window today.

Super Moon 

Wednesday, November 23, 2016

Houston temple.

Mormon 5:1-12

What lessons can we learn and apply to our lives from the writings of Mormon?  Why do you think he documented all of the wars and sorrows of the Nephites for us to read?

* We can learn from Mormon's writings that wickedness never was happiness!w  Mormon's accounts of events during his days has been full of sorrow and despair and unfortunately, because of their wickedness, life did not improve for the Nephites.  Mormon takes time in this chapter to explain what he thinks we should learn from this tragic account.  The Book of Mormon came forth in our day to persuade us that Jesus is the Christ.  Mormon sorrowed that his people did not repent so they could be clasped in the arms of Jesus.  Mormon increasingly looked beyond the tragedy before him to a people he hoped would profit from their mistakes.

GC:     "To Whom Shall We Go?" by Elder M. Russell Ballard

'Our precious relationships with families, friends, the Lord and His restored Church are among the things that matter most in life.

Because these relationships are so important, they should

be cherished, protected and nurtured."

I can do this!

I made a trip to town by myself this morning.  I picked up James's three month supply of Nefediprin and then went on to Walmart to do more shopping for Thanksgiving.  I also stopped at the post office to mail a temple name to Jared, and some bills.  The last stop was at the gas station to get gas and wash the mud off of my car.

I carried in and put away all the groceries.  James was grouting the stone outside and couldn't stop to help me.  When he finished he came in and ask me to read him a chapter from "The Justice of Alliction."  Afterwards James went back to work and I sat down on the couch to "rest" and watch the last part of the "DWTS" finale.  I knew Laurie had won, but I wanted to see it anyway.

Laurie and Val

I worked on my blog, watched "A Princess for Christmas," and ate my bean burro from Burger House.  

Monument Valley

James came in and made a fire and I read from "Justice of Affiction."  After reading we watched a new Christmas movie starring Daniel Lissing called "December Bride."  Daniel plays Mountie Jack in "When Calls the Heart."

Super moon tight rope walking.

I love these pictures:

Tuesday, November 15, 2016

Bountiful, Utah temple

3 Nephi 29:1-30:2

Make a list of some of the Savior's characteristics you consider to be most important.  Take a personal inventory of your own life with regard to these characteristics and formulate a plan to better fulfill His mandate to be "even as I am." (3 Nephi 27:27)

GC:      "Emmissaries to the Church" by Elder Jeffrey R. Holland

Brethren, in the best of all worlds and in those circumstances where it can be done, a monthly visit in each home is still the ideal that Church would strive for.  

"Leaders should do their best to use the resources they have available to watch over and strengthen each member."

After my morning gospel study and prayers I go into the bedroom and blog and watch a Christmas movie.  Today the movie was, "Single Santa Seeking Mrs. Claus."  

After I finished blogging I showered and got ready to go to town with James.  Our plan was to go to Sal and Teresa's for lunch and to see our friend Charlotte who works there.  Sal and Teresa's is by Cal Ranch.  James wanted to make a quick trip in there to look for an ash bucket for the fireplace.  He has burned holes in three and says if he gets the right kind that won't happen again.  I went to look in the dollar store and said I would meet him at Cal Ranch.  When I got to Cal Ranch I saw James talking to Matt and Mary, friends from high school and who also live in Vernon.  At first I was going to avoid them and then I thought better of it.  The reason I wanted to see Charlotte today was to do a little missionary work.  I thought about it and realized that maybe the Lord wanted me to talk to Matt and Mary. James ran into their fence a couple of years ago and Matt was so nice about it.  They are not members of the Church and we definitely need to be more friendly.  They are such nice people.  We talked for at least 30 minutes.  They are spending the winter in Tucson.  Mary is having some tests to determine whether she has cancer or not. I hope not.  We wished them well and said our goodbyes.  

Matt and Mary

When we finally got to Sal and Teresa's they were very busy because it is taco Tuesday.  We saw Charlotte but we did not get to talk to her.  On my missionary list I have several names that I pray over.  Mary is on that list and so is Charlotte.
As we were leaving Sal and Teresa's we met a friend from high school, LaDon.  She helped a great deal with our high school reunion this summer and I was grateful for the opportunity to tell her thank you!

Sedona

After lunch we went to Walmart and Home Depot.  On the ride back home I read from "Justice of Affliction."  Back at home I watched last night's episode of "Dancing with the Stars."  Next week is the finale and this is who is left: Calvin Johnson, better known as Megatron, and Lindsey, Gleb and Jana,the country singer,  Laurie, the Olympic gold winning gymnast, and Val, and Sharna and the race car driver, James.  I like all of the finalists but don't want Gleb and Jana to win.  It should be either Laurie and Val, or Sharna and James.

Jared, thanks for the pictures from San Antonio!

James laughing and Anna frowning

James frowning and Anna looking clever.

Emmy, Molly, Jared, Tanner

Tanner trying to throw a little mud.

James and I watched a new movie starring Erin Krakow, "Finding Father Christmas," and then went and sat by the fire to read.

One more look at the super moon.