Monday, January 16, 2012

January 16th 2012

NEW TESTAMENT

Manual Chapter 40

God was once like us.
He went through what we're going through.
As man now is, God once was;
As God now is, man may be.
Pres. Snow
We will inherit everything God has if we are faithful.  This doesn't take away from God or His power and He is happy for us to gain it.

BOOK OF MORMON


3 Nephi 4

End of the 18th year the robbers came.  They took over all the lands the Nephites abandoned but there was no food.  If they wanted any they'd have to fight.  The Nephites had enough for for 7 years.
19th year they battled.  Big slaughter.  The robbers leader was slain.  Eventually all the robber were captured or slain.
The Nephites rejoiced in God.

GEORGE ALBERT SMITH

Pages xxxiv-xxxix

The 'This is the Place' monument had not only our pioneers but other influencial people as well so that everyone was involved.  He passed away at the age of 81.  He seemed very loving and tolerant of others.  He seemed like a great man.

Wednesday, January 11, 2012

NEW TESTAMENT

Romans 7 and 8

Law of Moses is 'dead' in Christ because he fulfilled the law and Israel aren't tied to it any more.
Carnally minded means the mind of the flesh.

BOOK OF MORMON

3 Nephi 3

Lachoneus gets a letter from the robbers at year 16.
It asks him to surrender everything, rather than fight.  Become on with them and their beliefs.
Giddianhi wrote the letter on behalf of the robber.
Lachoneus ignored the letter and asked the people to start praying for strength for when the robbers came against them.
They came to one strong place.
Gidgiddoni was the lead commander of all the armies.  He was also a prophet.
Zarahemla was the place they gathered in year 17.

ENSIGN

Sept 2011 'A little Heaven on Earth'

Every member should read and study D&C 132.
We are tied together climbing a mountain.
We tie our kids to us when they're born. 
Don't cut the rope.
Protect the Achilles heel and don't take advantage of the weaknesses of those you know the best, love the most and ultimately can hurt the most.

CONFERENCE TALKS


'We are all Enlisted' by Elder Jeffrey R. Holland

Don't let Satan bind your tongue.  We need to speak up.
In this battle between good and evil, you cannot play for the adversary whenever temptation comes along and then expect to suit up for the Saviour at temple and mission time as if mothing has happneed.  That my young friend, you cannot do.  God will not be mocked.
What a fantastic talk that I hope to use with my own Aaronic priesthood children of my own.
'In this family, we serve missions'
I love this quote and want it to be a quote our family can live by.
So far so good since both Dru and I have served missions.
I'd love for each of my kids to serve and then for Dru and I to serve as much as we can when we become able.
I know I'll miss my kids and grandkids but they'll be ok and it'll be so good for Dru and I.  We'll love it.

GEORGE ALBERT SMITH

Pg xxii - xxxiv


He became really ill for a while and thought he might die, but didn't.  He had an experience with his Grandfather where he asked him what he did with his name to which he could answer 'nothing which you would be ashamed'