"The urim and thummin helped Joseph understand the plates, just like the Prophet helps us understand the scriptures."  --Christopher

"The plates were small."  --Mari

"But wo unto the rich who are rich as to the things of the world . . . (It's very long)"      --Bethany

Webber Scripture of the Week

Romans 5:3-5

 3 And not only so, but we glory in tribulations also: knowing that tribulation worketh patience;

4 And patience, experience; and experience, hope:

 5 And hope maketh not ashamed; because the love of God is shed abroad in our hearts by the Holy Ghost which is given unto us.

We like this scripture because it helps us realize that you should be happy in hard times because they make us better people.  Suffering is all for a reason. Our problems are a blessing because they help us become patient, wise and help us learn to rely on our Savior and His love. Trials also help us recognize our blessings more and become more humble. If you do the right thing even when it's hard, God will bless you.

Granna's Scripture

To all of you, especially the Webbers. I have had some trouble with my scripture app freezing. I'm sorry not to get my scripture posted, but I'll try to get it done later today when I have aa better signal. Thanks for understanding. I love you. Granna

Thoughts for a fast Sunday by Andrea

I read something about fast Sunday that really stood out to me. 

Isaiah 58:6-8

"Is not this the fast that I have chosen? to loose the bands of wickedness, to undo the heavy burdens, and to let the oppressed go free, and that ye break every yoke?

7 Is it not to deal thy bread to the hungry, and that thou bring the poor that are cast out to thy house? when thou seest the naked, that thou cover him; and that thou hide not thyself from thine own flesh?

8 Then shall thy light break forth as the morning, and thine health shall spring forth speedily: and thy righteousness shall go before thee; the glory of the Lord shall be thy rereward."

Rereward is an old word that means rear guard.  No one is left behind.  I would love to have the Lord as the rear guard of my family.

This Sunday I want to help (physically 

      I guess I really like the thought that the Savior will be there for me, to help gather up my little  ones, to pick up the pieces for me when I fall short.   I want that blessing!  So maybe on a fast Sunday I can reach or out to someone with a note of encouragement, or invite someone to dinner--reach outside of myself, to "undo the heavy burdens," "deal my bread to the hungry," to "bring the poor that are cast out to my own house."  Then the Lord will fulfill His promise to me, that He will gather up my little ones , that they are not left behind--to be my rear guard. 

Bethany's Scripture of the week

I love this verse! 2 Nephi 8:15

"But I am the Lord thy God whose waves roared; The Lord of Hosts is my name."

     --Bethany

Webber Scripture of the Week

4 Ne. 1:15 

And it came to pass that there was no contention in the land, because of the love of God which did dwell in the hearts of the people

We like that it talks about how the love dwelled in their hearts--meaning that it kind of lived and stayed there. It would be nice if in our homes we would have love of God dwell in our hearts.

4 Ne. 1: 17

There were no…Lamanites, nor any manner of -ites; but they were in one, the children of Christ, and heirs to the kingdom of God.

We think labeling of people causes division and treats people like objects. Real love knows people on an individual level. When we think about ourselves as children of Christ, we can be more unified.

A Granna Favorite Scripture

2 Nephi 9:50-51
50 Come, my brethren, every one that thirsteth, come ye to the waters; and he that hath no money, come buy and eat; yea, come buy wine and milk without money and without price.
51 Wherefore, do not spend money for that which is of no worth, nor your labor for that which cannot satisfy. Hearken diligently unto me, and remember the words which I have spoken; and come unto the Holy One of Israel, and feast upon that which perisheth not, neither can be corrupted, and let your soul delight in fatness.

I love this scripture because it reminds me that the really important things are free to everyone. Instead of paying for them with money, we pay for them with love and sacrifice and feasting upon the word of Christ. I hope I can always remember to spend my life on the things that truly count. That's how we find joy!