Saturday, June 26, 2010
Monday, May 17, 2010
Planting a tree on Earth Day for Isaak's Birthday.
Wednesday, April 28, 2010
Alma
Alma is the man! I love how he has the guts to go preach all by himself. He gets chastized and still stands up for what is right. I want to be more like that and stand up for what is right. I feel the sprit at church and I know that its real by the way it makes me feel. I know that satan is real and tempts all of us so much. He can be very cunning. Ogdens, I love you all. KEEP ON READING!!!!!
Tuesday, April 13, 2010
Sunday, April 11, 2010
When Wade went to Arizona with us, the trip was long but he was very patient even though it was difficult for him at times. Love this quote:
"Life is full of difficulties, some minor and others of a more serious nature. There seems to be an unending supply of challenges for one and all. Our problem is that we often expect instantaneous solutions to such challenges, forgetting that frequently the heavenly virtue of patience is required." Pres. Thomas S. Monson
Keep up the good work. We love all of you.
Thursday, April 8, 2010
Loves everyone. Mike
When you're in the service of your fellow beings , you are in the service of your god. ITS SO TRUE
Sunday, March 21, 2010
Monday, March 15, 2010
Sunday, March 14, 2010
Wednesday, March 10, 2010
Tuesday, March 2, 2010
Are you there?
Friday, February 26, 2010
Thursday, February 11, 2010
Baptism
"When we understand our baptismal covenant and the gift of the Holy Ghost, it will change our lives and will establish our total allegiance to the kingdom of God. When temptations come our way, if we will listen, the Holy Ghost will remind us that we have promised to remember our Savior and obey the commandments of God." Elder Robert D. Hales
Sometimes we take our baptism for granted. In 2nd Nephi:31, The voice of the Son tells us that if we are baptised in His name, the Father will give us the Holy Ghost. He says, follow Me and do the things which you have seen Me do. Eternal life comes to those who keep the commandments after baptism.
Monday, February 8, 2010
Saturday, February 6, 2010
Isaiah ????????
Wednesday, February 3, 2010
Chocolate River!!!
Monday, February 1, 2010
Behold...
Saturday, January 30, 2010
The Temple
May we lift others up when they are not STRONG.
Lehi WHAT... murmured???? 16:20
Thursday, January 28, 2010
The Promise
I love the promise given in this chapter if we are righteous and stay good through all the tests of the world we will be given the kingdom of God. Our joy will be full forever. We know that the Savior came to the world so that all of us can be saved. He brought resurrection to everyone. Because of Him, our spirit and body will be restored to live forever and die no more. Knowing these things is such a comfort.
1 Nephi 21 & 22
I just had A thought as I was reading this that Nephi loved Isaiah and his teachings, but Isaiah is hard to understand and would take a lot of spiritual Maturity. After taking his family across the ocean and maturing so much he was ready for a new level of spiritual revelation…. Even the level of Isaiah. I hope as I start these Isaiah chapters I will be ready or at a level where I can understand. Of course I’ll need your help… have a good day!
Wednesday, January 27, 2010
Congrats Dad on the new calling
Today I spent my scripture study off course from 1 Nephi and did a little bit of studying for my missionaries. They are all doing great but I was looking for something to help a particular Elder who is a bit to wild. Do you have any ideas? I love D&C 100 and that’s what I’ll share with them today but if you can think of anything else let me know. Thanks!
Tuesday, January 26, 2010
1 Nephi
1 nephi 19
Sunday, January 24, 2010
Shout for joy!
The things which Nephi wrote are for us in our day and if we like Nephi will delighteth in the scriptures and ponder them in our heart we will be blessed. He wrote them for our learning and profit. Verse 15 in 2 Nephi 4. The more I read the more I realize that they make sence and they are for our good. I want to shout for joy!
Friday, January 22, 2010
Grandpa is thinking
we have been studying the Book of Mormon this winter samester. I am a little ahead of most of you in my reading and should probably wait to share these thoughts but i feel I should do it now. When we are in any kind of contest or battle ( like church ball--where they start the fight with a prayer), we need to know our opponents stratagies and tactics for the fight. One of satans tactics is to have us think that we are really not in a battle and that "all is well in Zion". I promise you that we are in the same battle that was first faught in heaven. the battle ground has changed and some of the engagments--Satan has won. He will not however win the war. His tactics are discussed in 2nd Nephi 26,27,28. We need to recognize them and know how to respond and fight back. we need to put on and keep on, The Whole Armor of God. Another idea that I had during last nights lesson is that we are like battleships in the navy of God. It's been said that battleships are safe in harbor but that's not what their made for. We are battleships and the fight is on the high seas. It is also the safest place for a ship during the storms of life. If we fight and help others that are lost in the mist of darkness, we will be able to see the light house of the Lord. when it is time to come to harbor, we will be brought safely home. Remember God votes for you and Satan votes against you and YOU have the deciding vote! Grandpa O
1 Nephi 17
Thursday, January 21, 2010
1 Nephi 16
“The wicked take the truth to be hard!” that is so stinking true! The Liahona only works with faith diligence and head which we give to the Lord. Its exactly like the Spirit. Just like the spirit they had the Liahona everyday BUT it depended on them if it worked or Not.
By small things (me) the Lord can bring about great things. I know I’m not very small but compared to the giant world that we live in I am small and weak but through small and simple things great things will come to pass. I sometimes think that I can’t make a difference alone…. FALSE! You can and I will. Something I use to do is pray for opportunities to make a difference in some way every day. It was interesting to see that just because I was willing the Lord was giving me opportunities to bring about great things. I haven’t done it recently but I’m going to start up again.
The theme of Humility comes up a lot in this chapter and my missionaries are really struggling with being humble and submissive. Other then this story here I need a rock awesome quote or story that will knock the socks off my missionaries. Any Ideas… Dad?
Tuesday, January 19, 2010
Monday, January 18, 2010
grandpa loves the book of Mormon
I've read the tree of life parts of the book of Mormon perhaps more than any other. If you love the truth you never get tired of hearing it.
Sunday, January 17, 2010
Gratitude for current blessings!
Saturday, January 16, 2010
Friday, January 15, 2010
FORGIVENESS!
Boys???
Thursday, January 14, 2010
1 Nephi 15
Wednesday, January 13, 2010
1 Nephi 7
Tuesday, January 12, 2010
Cling to the rod
And it came to pass that i beheld
others pressing forward, and they
came forth and caught hold of the
end of the rod of iron; and they did
press forward through the mist of
darkness, clinging to the rod of
iron, even untill they did come forth
and partake of the fruit of the tree
As we walk the road of life, we tend to collect things that make us feel safer and more sure of ourselves. These may be material possessions, titles or responsibilities, but in the end they amount to the same thing: a fleeting and superficial sense of security. It is only by holding fast to our beliefs that we can navigate life with any confidence.The character in Hold to the Rod finds himself so burdened with the mundane objects he has collected that, while he hopefully eyes the rod, he cannot reach up to hold it for fear of losing something else.
I love this little picture and saying because it is so true for me. I love Lehies vission of the tree of life and the rod of iron. I love how it says they had to cling to the rod. It puts a picture in my mind of not just loosley holding on to the rod and walking through life but clinging with all of my might. Letting go of things that don't matter and clinging to what i know is true. Love you guys this is an awesome idea, Love Dee
their "stiffneckedness". We are reading Chapters 4 and 5 of first Nephi and finding that explanations are in order after every 5 or 6 verses. Having said that, we are committed and we have decided that Nephi must have been a pretty good actor to pull off the disguise as Laban.
Yeah! every one is on.... 1nephi 6
One quick thing… I am going back to the Philippines on May 5 for more service! SO excited. (next time I’m bringing ya all.) We are looking for possible fundraiser ideas… Maybe fundraisers your ward or scouts have done? Do any of you have ideas? Dad could I use your jumper thing? Just let me know. Mahal kita!
Monday, January 11, 2010
Rowles
The Rowles Family
1 Nephi 5
Sunday, January 10, 2010
These boys look like they are ready to obey and keep the commandments.
1 Nephi 3:7 has always been my favorite scriptures. A copy of that scripture hung on our fridge for many years while you kids were younger. I know that reading the Book of Mormon will make it easier to do the things which the Lord has commanded us to do.
another chance to read through 1st Nephi. We were talking in Bishopric Meeting today about how we are using the Gospel Principles book (the new one) for Gospel Essentials and Preisthood/RS. At times it is good to go back to the beginning. Of course Vincini's line in Princess Bride comes to mind, "You said to go back to the beginning!" :) I know, I know, Jon is quoting another film...shocking! My Testimony always grows when I see the faith of Nephi, and his flawless example of obedience. Isn't it interesting that at this point Lehi was naming valleys and rivers after his disobedient sons possibly in an effort to get them to awaken and realize the blessing they had been given.
Saturday, January 9, 2010
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1 nephi 3 and 4
Up Early DadiO
Friday, January 8, 2010
Tender Mercies
Thursday, January 7, 2010
1 Nephi 2
Wednesday, January 6, 2010
"I feel certain that if, in our homes, parents will read from the Book of Mormon prayerfully and regularly, both by themselves and with their children, the spitit of that great book will come to permeate our homes and all who dwell therein. The spirit of reverence will increase, mutual respect and consideration for each other will grow. The spirit of contention will depart. Parents will counsel their children in greater love and wisdom. Children will be more responsive and submissive to the counsel of their parents. Righteousness will increase. Faith, hope and charity--the pure love of Christ--will abound in our homes and lives, bringing in their wake peace, joy, and happiness."
May this be the case with each of you as you read the Book of Mormon.
Love you all,
Mom