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Thursday, June 8, 2017

Sunday, June 4th, 2017

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

152nd operating temple

Dedicated: 18 September 2016 by

Henry B. Eyring

Alma 11:1-25

* What did the lawyers do in order to get gain? (see verse 20.)

* What was Amulek's answer to Zeezrom regarding the questions Zeezrom wanted to ask him? (verse 22.)

* Do you think Zeezrom would have honored his offer?

DC 84:54-73

54-61, The Saints must testify of those things they have received; 62-76, They are to preach the gospel, and signs will follow;

How can we always remember the importance of the Book of Mormon?

* By reading from it daily. Holding it up as a standard and bearing testimony of it. Every Latter-day Saint should make the study of this book a lifetime pursuit, so said the prophet, Ezra Taft Benson.

General Conference

"My Peace I Leave With You"

President Henry B. Eyring

"You will at times have your faith challenged by Satan; it happens to all disciples of Jesus Christ. Your defense against these attacks is to keep the Holy Ghost as your companion. The Spirit will speak peace to your soul. He will urge you forward in faith. And He will bring back the memory of those times when you felt the light and the love of Jesus Christ. Remembering may be one of the most precious gifts the Spirit can give you."

Happy 12th Birthday Emmy!

Up early to finish preparing for my Primary lesson. The lesson is about Joseph Smith translating the Bible and other scriptures. I think the kids will be interested to here about the Egyptian papyrus that he translated. I found this picture to show them.

An Egyptian mummy similar to the ones where

ancient papyrus was found. Joseph Smith

translated the writings on these papyrus and we now

know them as the book of Abraham in

the Pearl of Great Price.

Winna U. bore her testimony today. She was holding her great grandson Densyn. I loved her testimony. She said she knew her family was broken but Heavenly Father sent this child to them and she was grateful because there is nothing more precious than a new born baby. She said that she hoped someday the baby's mother would get well and be able to be a real mother to him. She is an amazing woman, probably about the same age as I am.

James had to chase cows before we left for church and another 3 times when we got home. I am going to call him Cowboy Jim. He is trying to protect his precious patch of grass, fruit trees, and vines. These cows are relentless.

After Primary Liana from my class usually comes back to the classroom to help me clean up. Today she didn't come but her five year old sister Tildy did. When we were finished she gave me a hug and told me that she loved me. Do you think it is because I always give her candy?

I have a new girl in my Primary class. Her name is Gracie. Her sister Bailey is in the older class. I had her class today to, which means I had Bailey, Zemira, and Kacey. I am not sure where Sister Kuffer was.

After church we came home and broke our fast. James grilled some steaks and I made a salad. Afterwards I took a short nap and James took a long one. I got up to study and work on my journal (blog.) I wrote a family message and sent it to the kids. I encouraged them to teach their kids the Articles of Faith along with their scripture study. I also reminded them about the family temple night this coming Thursday at the Mesa temple.

Today the Idaho Falls temple was rededicated by President Henry B. Eyring.

Fun Photos:

Sunday cows

June 2016

Good Ole War

Emmy 2016

2016

Since it's her birthday I am finding last

year pictures of Emmy.

Not sure when this was. Maybe 4th grade?

Here they are again.

Another twosome!

Wednesday, June 7, 2017

Saturday, June 3rd, 2017

Perth, Australia

106th operating temple

Dedicated: 20 May 2001 by

Gordon B. Hinckley

Alma 10:17-32

* 1. Become angry and defensive. 2. Doubt the importance of the counsel. 3. Criticize the person who gave the counsel. 4 Question or debate the counsel. 5. Humbly listen and obey.

What are some reasons people might respond to correction in these ways?

* How did the people of Ammonihah respond to Alma and Amulek? (See Alma 9:2-3; Alma 9:4-5; Alma 10:13, 16-17; Alma 10:24; 28-30.

* Why are these responses spiritually dangerous?

DC 84:40-53

33-44, Men gain eternal life through the oath and covenant of the priesthood; 45-53, The Spirit of Christ enlightens men, and the world lies in sin;

What spirit "enlighteneth" every man/woman?

* The Spirit of God which is given to every man/woman. We sometimes call it our conscience.
General Conference

Certain Women

Linda K. Burton

"When her son was needed to volunteer for the Mormon Battalion, at first Drusilla resisted and wrestled in prayer with Heavenly Father until, "it was as though a voice said to her, 'Do you not want the highest glory?' She answered naturally, 'Yes,' and the voice continued, 'How do you think to gain it save by making the greatest sacrifices?'" We learn from this certain woman that covenant-keeping discipleship requires our willingness to sacrifice."

James hurt his back working outside. He came in and took a couple of aspirin and now he is lying on the floor. I feel so bad for him. There is so much he wants to do around here and it is difficult when you are only one person and you are working with pain and injury.

I read an article in the Ensign this morning while I was ironing James's white shirt for tomorrow. The title: "Face Uncertainty with Faith." It was directed at the young adults. I wish my grandsons would read it. There were several suggestions: 1.) Educate your desires. 2.) Align your desires with His. 3.) Move forward with faith. 3.) Glory in the mystery. 4.) Enhance the opportunity to grow.

Alex started a discussion on Facebook about the children of Israel being fed "rain bread" and wandering in the wilderness for forty years and how the rain bread on a daily basis was impossible. We are fasting to know how to help him and our other grandchildren who are struggling.

We started our fast after lunch which was tuna sandwiches with tomato soup. James and I then watched a Brooke Shields Hallmark movies and mysteries series which turned out to be pretty good considering neither one of us like Brooke Shields very well.

James worked on his trailer and I worked on my blog and my Primary lesson. When the sun went down James came in to work on his Sunday School lesson.

Jared was supposed to have his kids this weekend but the two older ones would not get in the car when he went to pick them up. It might have something to do with the fact that Tricia and Jeremy got a boat and they promised Emmy for her birthday on Sunday that they would take the boat to the lake. It looks like Jared, Kacey, and Molly had a good time anyway.

Jared says that Molly adores Kacey.

I think it is pretty evident that she likes her!

Kacey's last day of school

This was taken last weekend. James and Tanner

fishing at Canyon Lake in Texas.

Their line got snagged so they had to swim out

to untangle it.

Playing the game Speak Out.

I can't decide who looks the best.

Celebrating National Donut Day!

Summer

She is so cute!

I am amazed at how high she is!

Molly loves to climb at the park.

Oh yes!

Her hair is getting so long!

Don't do it Kacey!

Six Flags a few weeks ago.

Tanner has the world on his shoulders, or should

I say head.

Scripture study

Sunset between El Paso and San Antonio.

Trina's weekend in Colorado Springs hiking

Pikes Peak:

I am not sure they were expecting snow!

While the moms were away the kids got to go see

one of the favorite characters from Studio C.

Tuesday, June 6, 2017

Friday, June 2nd, 2017

Payson, Utah

146th operating temple

Dedicated: 7 June 2015 by

Henry B. Eyring

Alma 10:1-16

*What do you think Amulek meant when he said "I would not hear" and "I would not know?"

*In what ways does the Lord call to us? (Promptings from the Holy Ghost, instructions from parents and Church leaders, and Church callings.)

*How do you think Amulek's decision to obey made a difference in his life?

*Gospel Truth:

When we hear and obey the Lord's call, blessings come to us and to others.

DC 84:29-39

33-44, Men gain eternal life through the oath and covenant of the priesthood;

Why are the oaths and covenants of the priesthood so important?

*If we keep the covenant, we shall receive all the Father hath. All those who are ordained unto this priesthood are made like unto the Son of God, abiding a priest continually to sware with an oath is binding and sacred.

General Conference

The Beauty of Holiness

Carol F. McConke

"Holiness is in the striving and the struggle to keep the commandments and to honor the covenants we have made with God. Holiness is making the choices that will keep the Holy Ghost as our guide. Holiness is setting aside our natural tendencies and becoming "a saint through the atonement of Christ the Lord." Every moment of our lives must be holiness to the Lord."

I read this today in the Doctrine and Covenants Student Manual under Epnrichment H (H-8), The Church Must Stand Independent.

This quote is by Elder Bruce R. McConkie:

"We must maintain our own health, sow our own gardens store our own food, educate and train ourselves to handle the daily affairs of life. No one else can work out our salvation for us, either temporally or spiritually."

I listened to "Christ and the New Covenant", chapter 9, The Father and the Son where we learn from Christ we can use discipline to overcome temptation. The will of the Son being swallowed up in the will of the Father.

I also read from The History of Joseph Smith by His Mother and Primary lesson #20 about Joseph Smith translating the Bible and other Scriptures. I think the kids will like to hear about the papyrus with the history of Abraham that were found with some ancient Egyptian mummies. Also studied from "Teaching in the Savior's Way" on teaching the doctrine.

North rim of the Grand Canyon

James went to town this morning to get some supplies for the fence he is building. He stopped at Firehouse Subs and brought me back a sub. Around 2:45 we left for the Snowflake temple. Thank goodness the 4 o'clock session was not nearly as busy as it was last week.