Thoughts and stories, by Pal

FRIDAY, DECEMBER 23, 2016 766. Today is the Prophet Joseph Smith's birthday! 212 years ago today he was born! I also reaffirm my testimony this year, 2017! This year, 2016, I reconfirm my testimony which has been shared 4 times now -- 2013, 2014, 2015, and now 2016. I have loved the Prophet Joseph Smith, and learning about him as long as I can consciously remember!   I was born of goodly parents who also loved him and taught me of him.  I love to read of his life and teachings.  I know that he is a true prophet!  This same entry was posted on his birthday since I started this post in 2013 (with alterations each year).  I hope you enjoy reading it!  (in 2014) I hope whoever reads this has a few minutes to ponder these testimonies about the Prophet Joseph Smith, whose birthday is today.  Part of these words were written last year on this day, and probably will again ne...

I hope whoever reads this has a few minutes to ponder these testimonies about the Prophet Joseph Smith, whose birthday is today.  Part of these words were written last year on this day, and probably will again next year! --------------------------------------------   It is actually impossible to even understand how much the Prophet Joseph Smith has done for all of us, and this world.  It will last through the Millenium and to the end of the world.   The Gospel he restored is the same Gospel Adam had. Abraham, Moses, and Jesus Christ had it also, with the same Holy Priesthood!  Any man who has received the Melchizedek Priesthood can trace his authority back to Jesus Christ.          The Prophet Joseph Smith was born 209 years ago today, December 23, 1805,  and he was killed on June 27th, 1844, at age 38 and 1/2 years.   He never denied any of his testimony, and died a martyr.  A Painting of the Prophet Joseph S...

I'm putting this entry in as an extra today.   I don't want any one entry to be too long, so you can read a shorter story at one time -- I don't know how readers feel about that ?  It goes with the one today about the testimonies of the Prophet Joseph Smith.  I am including the testimonies of my parents, Ruth Allen Miles, and Orson Pratt Miles, both faithful saints during their lives.    This first story was written by my mother Ruth.  The Solemn Assembly    (Mother, Ruth, was at this Solemn Assembly.)     These stories are in the book of the lives of my ancestors.   Rededication:   by Spencer W. Kimball         I think it most fitting that I finish my personal history with the most sacred and most inspiring experience of my life -- My attendance at the St.  George Temple Solemn Assembly.  Surely I will never be nearer heaven in this life than I was in 1976 when I was invited (becau...