2023 October 9, Journal Entry

Yesterday was Fast Sunday and we had the kids over for a late afternoon break the fast meal. Cathy made Quiche which was to die for (delicious). We had a very pleasant visit. Meredith treats us very well. She and Jake seem to be made for each other... Happily married.

Come Follow Me 

Philippians 1:29 For unto you it is given in the behalf of Christ, not only to believe on him, but also to suffer for his sake;

"We should always remember the price Joseph and Hyrum Smith paid, along with so many other faithful men, women, and children, to establish the Church." President M. Russell Ballard, April 2020

Many have suffered in this life for their beliefs and actions as followers of Jesus Christ. I sometimes worry that I have not suffered enough or really at all for my beliefs. I truly believe that I have only been richly blessed and guided because of my belief in God and Jesus Christ. I may yet have to suffer and, if so,  my desire is to be strong in my faith and actions. I hope it doesn't come to that. 

Book of Mormon reading 

Alma Chapter 61, Pahoran tells Moroni of the insurrection and rebellion against the government—The king-men take Zarahemla and are in league with the Lamanites—Pahoran asks for military aid against the rebels. About 62 B.C.

Chapter 62, Moroni marches to the aid of Pahoran in the land of Gideon—The king-men who refuse to defend their country are put to death—Pahoran and Moroni retake Nephihah—Many Lamanites join the people of Ammon—Teancum slays Ammoron and is in turn slain—The Lamanites are driven from the land, and peace is established—Helaman returns to the ministry and builds up the Church. About 62–57 B.C.

Chapter 63, Shiblon and later Helaman take possession of the sacred records—Many Nephites travel to the land northward—Hagoth builds ships, which sail forth in the west sea—Moronihah defeats the Lamanites in battle. About 56–52 B.C.

This concludes the Book of Alma