Warmth

How can we have the influence of th Holy Ghost? Remembering what God has done for us. Gratulation will overcome you. This comfort is a great blessing.

Forest, Waters, Dish

"And now it came to pass that all this was done in Mormon, yea, by the waters of Mormon, in the forest that was near the waters of Mormon; yea, the place of Mormon, the waters of Mormon, the forest of Mormon, how beautiful are they to the eyes of them who there came to the knowledge of their Redeemer; yea, and how blessed are they, for they shall sing to his praise forever." Alma

“And they were built after a manner that they were exceedingly tight, even that they would hold water like unto a dish; and the bottom thereof was tight like unto a dish; and the sides thereof were tight like unto a dish; and the ends thereof were peaked; and the top thereof was tight like unto a dish; and the length thereof was the length of a tree; and the door thereof, when it was shut, was tight like unto a dish.” Ether

I love these verses. They had to be translated from a poem, chant or song.  The repetitive pattern shown by "like unto a dish"   and "waters of Mormon, forest of Mormon" indicates such an occurrence. I believe they were told this way, as this culture taught their children to remember like how we remember "see Dick and Jane" sequences as young children. The formation of language and gospel culture is displayed by these writing patterns.

Tiny Thankful Pumpkin

A happy moment was highlighted for me as the family was gathering for Thanksgiving dinner- Our grandson wearing his uncles 20 year old infant sweater presenting to us his tiny thankful pumpkin. He was so proud of himself.

Be Faithful

"And let us be faithful unto the Lord", as stated in Ether chapter one, portrays two messages: one, an attitude of our faith, and two, a joy received from such faith.

Still

A great way to read the Book Of Mormon is to look up key words from a verse, using the 1828 dictionary (Noah's).  In the Book Of Mormon, like this one verse: Mormon 9:14- the word "still" used five times.  Now read it by looking up the Noah's interpretation, "still"- STILL, verb transitive [G., to put, set, place, Gr., to send, and with style, stool, stall.] 

Joseph Smith certainly was familiar with this dictionary, as the Book Of Mormon was published in 1830.

First Hand

In temple service you will see first hand the pattern and practice (that and this) principle shown by our loving Heavenly Father.

A Pattern And Practice

By following the "that and this" principle, and a "that and this" pattern over and over, your gospel practice and knowledge will increase.