The_Phoenix

You might be a Mormon if, every car you own is at church on Sunday.

What are you telling him? I think you are taking John's words (John the Bible) a bit literal.

Good advice.

Since no one cared about my little history lesson on Georgia. Let me just ask outright; does anyone know if the Church is moving away from preserving “anymore” historical sites? Here is like why I am asking. My former Bishop designed a new branch building, within a week a very historical one was torn down. When I asked why he said that he was told the Church is moving away from (or having) such sites. Has anyone heard anything like this? The one I mentioned that was commissioned by David O McKay is in deplorable condition, buy now possibly not even maintained. Even though the road it is own now bares the Elder who was killed for his faith; our faith.

After he "went unto the Father", as it were.

I have known a few that pursued higher education in religion in such schools who lost their faith over it.

It was “our” Day of Pentecost”. IMHO :)

The "Gift" is always to be accompanied by someone to interpret. I guess Joseph did that.

I hope so but I was told it was Elder Keith Giddens, our former Stake President would be doing it. Where could I find out for sure? BTW, my wife had to leave with my granddaughter haklf way through so they came out and stood with me for a time. She is going back today with my daughter-in-law and the one of the same babies. Hope it goes better for them. I am not going to tour, I will just see it once dedicated, if I can get my heart screwed on straight? I have not been to the Temple in 4 months, since my son went through for his endowments to get ready for his mission.

It seems natural to call it she, and I missed he so much. I was there in 83 when she was "christened", more navy language. I ache all over, but it was great.

Atlanta

Welcome, interesting screen name.

Your avatar looks like my puppy, or did before she put on 20 pounds. Her name is Scarlet O'Hara. She is an AKC, but very red.

In a small town in Georgia called “Buchannan” stood (until a couple of years ago) the oldest LDS Church building in the Southeast (so the story goes) complete with bullet holes from persecution in the late 1800’s. It was spoken of in a book by one of it’s members called (I believe) “Miracle of the South”, by a Sister Kimball (not the same Kimball’s as President Spencer W Kimball). Some 100 miles to the north is a monument built to young Elder Joseph Standing, who was killed. His companion lived and I believe later became President of the Quorum of the Twelve. I spoke to the Architect of the new Buchannan Brach building and asked what would happen to the old building, which btw has a cemetery of members dating back 120+ years. I know him and was driving through the town the other day which caused me to ask. He said that as soon as the new building was dedicated that the old historic one was torn down. I asked why “would the church tear down such an historic building”; and he said “the church is moving in a different direction concerning such things”. I have traveled all over America seeing Church historical sites, does anyone know what he means by a “different direction”? In my opinion (as my father used to say); “You don’t know where you are going if you don’t know where you have been”. Maybe it is my age, but our past is as much a part of who we are as any other factor. I love going to Church historical sites, it builds faith in a people who would not be conquered and a God who would not forsake them. On a more humorous note the church sat on “Morman Church Rd”. The city fathers did not know how to spell Mormon when they first named it. I have included a link from the Church website that addresses the history of the Church in Georgia and Elder Standing who was murdered there. Here is link: Mormon Temple - The Church in Georgia

Few people know the Holy Ghost well enough to commit this sin. I wouldn’t worry about the past but focus on the future. I have had some powerful agnostic feelings as of late, but also some spiritual experiences. I think we are all constantly going through different cycles in out lives. Good luck.

Try to get there before 6:30, it gets crazy with traffic afterwords. Of course early afternoon would be best for top end of 285. The tour last an hour so also allow for that. Have a good time, my wife only got through half of the tour a my granddaughter had other plans.

For 40+ years in the wilderness "God dwelled in a tent", then he demanded a house. So yes we need them, many more.

Well, I did it. It was 86 and humid as I stood in the same place or walking without a single break for 5.5 hours. I am in my middle 50’s so those of you who are older can sympathize. It was so hot that despite drinking 6 bottles of water, I did not need a break single break. Some of the drivers were a challenging and were it a job I would have quit. But it was “service” and despite all else it was “Wonderful”; something I truly needed. This morning I fill like I have been run over by a truck (got 4 hours sleep last night), but it is a good hurt. I have missed our Temple over the last 2 years, but she is back. Hanks for everyone’s advice; Tired old man out.

As they did in their days; Joseph taught them correct principles and let them govern themselves.

Re-dedication. And no not Pres Monson.

My answer: seldom does righteous anger exist.

Because of the family my daughter married into, the area GA who is going to dedicate the Temple, is going to give a tour and my wife gets to go along. All of this while I am in the parking lot! We have known this GA for 25+ years (He used to be our Stake President and I have done work in his home), and I will be in the parking lot parking cars while my wife gets the red carpet treatment. Good for her.

Usually when an expense report is required, there is no residual.

This would require keeping every receipt over a month or year.

How do you know what the difference is between what you spend? Seems like a lot of trouble.