Jesus Heals a Man Born Blind

The testimony of the blind man before the Jewish aristocracy is incredible.  Some people who have eyes to see, refuse to see, while others who the blind is made whole and sees the Son of God.

Grand Baby #11 and Caleb and Annie's First

Baby Boy Wardle, with going back between Tucker and Todd and earlier Finn and Brigham for a name.

Bible Video: Forgive 70 Times 7

I thinks what the Lord is saying is that we must always forgive.

PINEWOOD DERBY 2017, Northland Ward

A few views of the Pinewood Derby Pack Meeting.  Tony came in fourth.  This includes Tony receiving his Bear.  Luke Baer crossed the bridge or zip line to Boy Scouts.  All the kids got to ride the zip line.

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Here is a powerful testimony of the Prophet Joseph Smith.  I though I would share as I am teaching this lesson to my primary class today.

Mans Search for Happiness (1986)

This is the 198 remake of the 1964 WOrld's Fair movie.  The narration is the same, by Richard L. Evans, however the actors are different with a bit different interpretation.

Go and Sin No More

John 8:2-11

2  And early in the morning he came again into the temple, and all the people came unto him; and he sat down, and taught them.

3  And the scribes and Pharisees brought unto him a woman taken in adultery; and when they had set her in the midst,

4  They say unto him, Master, this woman was taken in adultery, in the very act.

5  Now Moses in the law commanded us, that such should be stoned: but what sayest thou?

6  This they said, tempting him, that they might have to accuse him. But Jesus stooped down, and with his finger wrote on the ground, as though he heard them not.

7  So when they continued asking him, he lifted up himself, and said unto them, He that is without sin among you, let him first cast a stone at her.

8  And again he stooped down, and wrote on the ground.

9  And they which heard it, being convicted by their own conscience, went out one by one, beginning at the eldest, even unto the last: and Jesus was left alone, and the woman standing in the midst.

10  When Jesus had lifted up himself, and saw none but the woman, he said unto her, Woman, where are those thine accusers? hath no man condemned thee?

11  She said, No man, Lord. And Jesus said unto her, Neither do I condemn thee: go, and sin no more.

Such a powerful statement for repentance, Go and sin no more.  

Rainbow Ends a Wet Two Weeks

Arriving at work I was greeted by a rainbow, which is almost a double if you look close.  This was Monday 1/23.17

Jesus Heals a Lame Man on the Sabbath

This Video portrays Jesus, a lame man by the pool, and then the reaction of the Pharisees when the see the lame man walking carrying his bed.  Very well done.

Man's Search for Happiness 1964 World's Fair, NY

This is the classic 1964 World's Fair version of this movie.  It describes clearly the Mormon Belief of God's design for man.  This film, although short, provides a good description of our purpose in life.  

Whosoever Will Lose His Life for My Sake Shall Find It

Jesus had a sure knowledge of his need to be crucified, and that he would rise again.  He also had a sure knowledge of the judgement, and the second coming.

Thou Art the Christ, The Son of God

In this short clip we hear Peter's short testimony, Jesus' declaration that upon revelation from heaven he will build his kingdom, and proclaiming Peter will have power to bind and loss on earth and it will be done in heaven.

LDS.org Blog: Four Steps to Change.

LDS.Org has posted a blog on goal setting in light of the new year.  It is a blog written by Sean Johnson.  Before given his four step approach, he reminds us that we are trying to be like Jesus, and that change is hard.  Then his four steps:
1.Ask for Direction.  Who thought of making self improvement a matter for prayer?
2. Think small.  small steps in a positive direction are in a positive direction.
3. Take time to reflect.  I am trying to take time to reflect more.  Reflection is thinking about what your doing.
4. Keep trying.  We all know the saying.  I mom would quote this to us a lot.

San Juan Bautista: Animal Print Tiles

When they were making the tiles for San Juan Bautista Mission, they left them outside to dry over night.  Animals left foot prints in some of the tiles.  The most common print is that of a coyote.  They say there are also bear.  There are also leaf impressions.  Here are the prints we found while at the Mission.  Most our on the tiles by the entry, but there are some up front and some in the side aisles.

San Juan Bautista Mission

We took a quick trip to San Juan Bautista to visit the mission this Saturday.  This is to help Tony with a school project.  He is going to put together a photographic collage from the pictures we took.  the trip was interesting.  San Juan Bautista was the 15th California mission, however it was the largest.  It has always been an operational church and still functions as a church.  Over 4300 people are buried in the cemetery, mostly in unmarked graves.

The Mission

John the Baptist

The baptistry

The large Chapel with three aisles

The side of the chapel

small chapel

The gardens

Father Fermin Lasuen, founding father

side of chapel

animal tracks on tiles

museum

model

Native American items

The front portal by the plaza