Friday, February 17, 2017

Boise, Idaho temple

2 Nephi 9:15-30

What is the difference between the knowledge in verse 28 compared to verse 29:  How do we insure our knowledge is godly?

Mosiah 22-23

DC 26-27:18 - Who is Raphael?  (It has not been revealed.)

What would your feelings be as you partook of the sacrament with the Savior being present?

GC:  'That He May Become Strong Also' by President Henry B. Eyring

"By the Prophets delegation every man who holds the Melchizedek Priesthood can be endowed with authority and the privilege of speaking and acting in the name of the Almighty.

There is infinity to that power.  It is concerned with life and death, with family and the Church, with the great nature of God Himself and His eternal work."

I woke up at 3am thinking a black football player had tapped me on the shoulder.  He wanted my place in bed.  I got up and went to the bathroom.  I got back in bed since the black man had apparently left.  (Why do I have these things happen when other people have spiritual experiences with their dreams?)  James's machine was too loud so I went to sleep in my recliner until 4:45.

The first thing I read when I got up was chapter nine of "The Contrite Spirit."  Here are some notes I took: 

"We are endowed with Christlike capacities of godliness."

"What does it mean that Christ might seal us His?"

-The promise pertains to the temple.

-The temple is a house of love.

According to James, because I never count if there are more than 5-6, we had 110 elk in our yard this morning.

It snowed a little today but didn't really stick.  James got his truck stuck trying to take his trailer up on the hill.  We have got to get some cinders or granite to put on that road.  It will probably will cost over $1,000. 

Speaking of James's truck, here is a time he locked his keys inside and was trying to pry open the door.

 This was at Cathi and Terry's

Michael had a track meet in Flagstaff tonight.  His family went to support him and on they way home they stopped at a diner for biscuits and gravy.  Stacy said they were delicious.  I wonder if they were as good as James's.

James and I read from our book and watched an Amish movie called "Uncommon Grace."  I admire most of the Amish people but sometimes they are just a little too strict and clannish.

 Historical fiction

Fun Photos:

Two years ago.

About 50 years ago

The Case clan

Dallin singing on the rim.

James's home teaching companion.

He is 70 years old now.

My sweetheart.

Thursday, February 16, 2017

Bismarck, North Dakota temple

2 Nephi 9:1-14

What is my favorite title for Jesus Christ, and why?

Mosiah 20-21

DC 25:1-16

How does it make you feel that the Lord knows your name and you are His?

Talk: He Knows You By Name

By: Elaine S. Dalton

April 2005

GC:'Learn from Alma and Amulek' by President Dieter F. Uchtdorf

"There is service that no one else can give in quite the same way.  The Lord has trusted you with His holy priesthood, which hold the divine potential to bless and lift others.  Listen with your heart and follow the promptings of the Spirit."

I read a couple of quotes by Elder Neal A. Maxwell today that I want to share:

"So often our sisters comfort others when their own needs are greater than those being comforted.  That quality is like the generosity of Jesus on the cross.  

Empathy during agony is a portion of divinity!"

"Will what happened in cradles and kitchens prove to be more controlling than what happened in congresses?"

I promise that I could study the gospel all day and never get bored.  I found these quotes while reading from "Teaching in the Savior's Way."

"The Lord promises that if we treasure up in our minds continually the words of life... it shall be given us in the very hour what we should say and how we should teach." (DC 84:88)

Under the heading Seek Revelation Daily:

Elder Richard G. Scott:

"Knowledge crefully recorded is knowledge available in time of need, and enhances the likelihood of receiving more light."

Horseshoe Bend

James got home today around 3 p.m. with burros from Burger House. We read a couple of chapters from "The Lady of the Lakes," after he builds a fire.  We also watched "Candles on Bay Street" and "The Locket."  

Blue and Gold Banquet decorated by Kim and attended by Stacy and Joshua.

Oh yes, Kim also made these cute invitations.

She's a one woman show!

Joshua's Lego Batman cake

Mario and his mother.

Fun Photos

Brennan and Taylor

We've known Brennan forever and Taylor was in our

Primary class.

Another Daddy-Daughter Date.

I know the quality is terrible but I

love this picture of Joe.  It brings back great memories!

Last game of the season for these two.

Notice photo bomber Ruby.

I think this is the day we went to the temple to do 

J.D.'s baptism and confirmation.

Hiking with their mom.

I am looking forward to this day!

Wednesday, February 15, 2017

Billings, Montana temple

2 Nephi 8:1-25

God will gather His saints and comfort Zion.  Why do you think so many people put so much trust in the things of men instead of trying to get close to the Lord?

Mosiah 18-19

DC 24:11-19

How can we put more trust in the Lord knowing that He will give us what we need?

Talk:  "Faith in the Lord Jesus Christ"

By: Dallin H. Oaks

April 1994

GC:  'Emissaries to the Church' by Elder Jeffrey R. Holland

"What matters is that you love your people and are fulfilling the commandment 'to watch over the Church always.'"

GC:  'There is Power in the Book' by Elder LeGrand R. Curtis, Jr.

President Ezra Taft Benson taught:

"There is a power in the Book of Mormon which will begin to flow into your lives the moment you begin a serious study of the book.  You will find greater power to resist temptation.  You will find the power to avoid deception.  You will find the power to stay on the strait and narrow path."

James left for the valley this morning.  He has a 10 am meeting with Krissy who works with the company he is doing the tenant improvements for.  Krissy is what you would call the stylist I suppose.  He delivered my Valentines and took a new birthday card and gift card to Trina.  

I did alot of gospel study today and watched a few movies.  I always watch more movies when James is gone.  I watched: "The Locket," "Garage Sale Mystery," starring Lori Laughlin, "The Wedding March" starring Jack Wagner, and "While You Were Dating" starring Billy Baldwin  I had yogurt and strawberries for dinner.  

Well, the Arizona Trump girls made the news.  A group of them marched into Nordstrom's to close their accounts because Nordstroms dropped Ivanka Trumps clothing line.

Brennan's wife in the front, Trey's wife

in the back.

I admire them for taking action for something they feel strongly about.

Fun Photos

James and Molly at the park.

After seeing Cinderella last year. The only

granddaughter missing was Lola.

Speaking of Lola,

here she is.

Lola and Ruby finding some shade at the soccer game.

Evan and Rowan with their gramma.

Young Men's service project.

Go Ben!

Interesting trees.

Tuesday, February 14, 2017

Baton Rouge, Louisiana temple

2 Nephi 6:8-7:11

How do the people of the Lord wait for Him?

The Hebrew translation of wait mean 'look to," "hope for," "anticipate," and "expect."

Mosiah 15:15-17

DC 24:1-10

How can verse 8 comfort us as we endure our afflictions?

Talk: "Finding a Safe Harbor"

By: Joseph B. Wirthlin

April 2000

GC:  'Sharing the Restored Bospel' by Elder Dallin H. Oaks

"We can pray for inspiration on what we can do in our individual circmstances to share the gospel with others.  Prayers for this kind of inspiration will be answered if accompanied by a commitment, real intent or full purpose of heart.  Pray with a commitment to act upon the inspiration you receive, promising the Lord that if He will inspire you to speak to someone about the gospel, you will do it."

Happy Valentines Day 

James wrote me a sweet, romantic letter.

A box of Prismacolor pencils!

I gave him a card and dark chocolate with hazelnuts.

I used these silly valentine faces to put on the cards I made for

the grandkids along with a sucker inside and a funny verse or joke.

I hope they liked them.

Alex, Addy, Sheri, Jared, and Kacey thanked me.

Kim got a Valentine surprise from her nieces, nephews, and brother and sisters and posted this on Facebook:

It rained/snowed today.  I put a roast in the oven for a late lunch or an early dinner.  I actually had enchiladas for an early lunch.  

We had elk in our yard again.  Three again.

They were a little shy.  Here is one.

The roast I made was delicious, so moist and tender.  I cooked it in my cast iron pot in the over at 275 degrees.  It made a wonderful Valentine's dinner.

This evening we watched "Appetite for Love" starring Andrew Walker and Taylor Cole.  Afterwards we read from "Lady of the Lakes" by the fire and then went to bed rather early.  James is leaving for the valley in the morning.

Fun Photos:

Nothing like a good nap!

I love this!

Kaeli and her Fireman

Kaeli and her cows

Brian really wants to win at Five Crowns