Easter is one of the most important celebrations in the Christian world. As Joseph Smith once said – “The fundamental principles of our religion are the testimony of the Apostles and Prophets, concerning Jesus Christ, that He died, was buried, and rose again the third day, and ascended into heaven; and all other things which pertain toContinue reading “Traditions!”
Category Archives: Life Lessons
New Things
This fall we will be empty nesters for a decade. We’ve had time to do many of the things we longed to do as young parents. No, it’s not travel. I’m talking DATING!! Weekly dates are recommended for married couples, but as a busy family we were never able to fit them in. After theContinue reading “New Things”
Relief Society
Our Relief Society organization is celebrating its 184th birthday on March 17! Relief Society sisters have been a good influence for me my entire life. I’ve learned how to sew, to crochet, to teach English, to garden, to can tomatoes, teach my children the Gospel of Jesus Christ, to serve others, and to create aContinue reading “Relief Society”
Moose!
It has been a very mild winter here in north Idaho. It felt like spring was coming early until March came and blew in some more freezing temperatures and snow. I think even the animals were fooled. I was walking the 300 yards or so to my house from my mom’s house when I heardContinue reading “Moose!”
Good Books
When I heard that President Russell M Nelson was writing an autobiography of 99 years of living, I went out and bought it. I gave it to my mother for Christmas. She liked it so much that she had my sister give her an audio version of the book for her February birthday! The bookContinue reading “Good Books”
A Zion People
We’ve been blessed to live within a days drive of two of our children. Sometimes we can even provide useful skills. This last week we visited our daughter, the Hendrix family, and helped them install a new floor. It was very rewarding. I attended church with them. The teacher asked – what is a zion-likeContinue reading “A Zion People”
Sariah
Sariah is one of the rare women mentioned in scripture. 1 Nephi 5 contains a valuable record of Sariah’s trial, her faith, and her testimony as she is stretched to her breaking point. In 1Nephi 5, Sariah has already left the only home she has ever known, her extended family, and her wealth as sheContinue reading “Sariah”
Mormon’s Abridgment
It is understood that Mormon abridged many plates, including Nephi’s small plates, and added them to his record to make the Book of Mormon. One professor, Jeffery R Chadwick, found an error in Mormon’s heading at the start of 1 Nephi. He says – “The heading to the book of 1 Nephi contains an errorContinue reading “Mormon’s Abridgment”
Lehi
I don’t usually dwell on Lehi because his part of the story was lost with the 116 page manuscript so, like the Book of Mormon, I focus on Nephi. Nephi has to get a testimony, the brass plates, Ishmael’s family, and build a boat all within the first 17 chapters. The story in the BookContinue reading “Lehi”
Goodbye young Missionaries
WE have two wonderful young missionaries going to far off places – Ecuador and Ghana. They are both amazing, full of an eagerness and desire to serve the Lord. I met one of their parents and congratulated her on raising a fine missionary. She said it was very challenging to get him all ready forContinue reading “Goodbye young Missionaries”
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