2023 December 3, Sunday, Journal Entry

The Bishops Storehouse was constantly busy but not overwhelming as it can be at times. It is so rewarding to be part of the Church Welfare System by working at the Bishops Storehouse. We are literally providing blessings to our sisters and brothers who are in need.

It's so cold outside that we really don't want to be outside. And it's only early December... Not even winter yet. Although I'm truly grateful to have a nice home and plenty of resources, Cathy and I both don't enjoy cold, cloudy, snowy days.

I get little hints from time to time that Meredith and Jake might relocate to Texas. They don't say much but many of her family have moved there and her employer, Goldman Sachs, has a larger operation there than here. We don't really want to move again but if they move to Texas there would be less reason for us to remain here. Time will tell.

Come Follow Me 

Jude 1:22 And of some have compassion, making a difference:

 "The Savior has asked us to do the things which He has done, to bear one another’s burdens, to comfort those who need comfort, to mourn with those who mourn, to feed the hungry, visit the sick, to succor the weak, lift up the hands which hang down,  and to “teach one another the doctrine of the kingdom.”

Sister Barbara Thompson, Second Counselor in the Relief Society General Presidenc, October 2010

It's interesting to study the Come Follow Me curriculum as we near the end of the New Testament. You can see the Apostles trying to hold the church together as The Great Apostacy approaches. Seeing the behavior of some members of the Church back then causes me to be more aware of similar behavior today. However the church and it's leadership is strong and, at least so far, able to stay ahead of Satan and his growing influence.