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Our grandson Sam Lieske, is an artist, studying to become an architect at the University of Utah.  He drew this picture above from an original by Del Parson, called "The Lost Lamb", while on his mission in California. Charitable Giving SCRIPTURE OF THE  DAY  Doctrine & Covenants 104:17 "For the earth is full, and there is enough and to spare; yea, I prepared all things, and have given unto the children of men to be agents unto themselves." QUOTE OF THE DAY George Albert Smith "I am sure the Lord loves those humble, faithful souls who are willing to reach out and touch those who are in need whether it be with food or clothing or bedding or kindness because that is a part of the gospel of Jesus Christ" ( Teachings of Presidents of the Church: George Albert Smith , p. 219 ). December 14 Caring for Others SCRIPTURE OF THE  DAY  1 John 3:17-18 "But whoso hath this ...

This is a lovely Christmas story.  I like to read and share uplifting stories and ideas.  After a very busy Thanksgiving with 28 people in our home for dinner. I have just been resting a couple of days after everyone left to go home.  I hope everyone had a lovely Thanksgiving, and now we enter on the most giving time of the year -- Christmas!  I hope this blog brings cheer to all! "God Told Me to Give You This:" The Surprising Way One Christmas Card Traveled Hundreds of Miles to Answer a Prayer by M.C. Sutton  | Nov. 28, 2015 Makes You Think Mormon Life  From LDS Living "And the greatest of these?" asked Emma. "The Connection," answered Jon. "That which binds us all together. And to the world around us." -from "Book 5: One Voice Shall Rise" "Can we help them?" "Sure," answers Josh as he glances in the rearview mirror before pulling onto th...

Christmas  Quote by Pres. Thomas S. Monson "May you have a wonderful Christmas. May there be love and kindness and peace within your hearts and homes. May even those whose hearts are heavy rise with the healing which comes alone from Him who comforts and assures. With the Spirit of Christ in our lives, we will have goodwill and love toward all mankind, not only during this season, but throughout the year as well."                                           ------------------ If you cannot get the Christmas Devotional on your own TV at 6:00 p.m. Sunday Dec. 8th (tomorrow) it will be live on www.lds.org,or you can watch it on the internet address below.       LET'S WATCH IT ! ! http://www.lds.org/broadcasts/watch/christmas-devotional/2013/12?cid=HPFR120613187&lang=eng Today we had some interesting experiences.  I went to the funeral of my first...