8 March 1992 – I had to teach the High Priest Quorum today [in Yuma, Arizona]. The lesson was about likening the scriptures to us. We discussed what that means, and talked about some ways to make the scriptures more meaningful in our lives. I bore testimony to the class that if they would take the scriptures and see exactly what they should do when they read the scriptures, realizing that the messages in the scriptures are for “them” and internalize the messages of them in their lives, that they would love the scriptures, Heavenly Father, Jesus and the prophets more than they ever thought possible. Reading the scriptures would become, not a chore, but a pleasure. The scriptures are for us, not for “them.”
22 August 1995 - Pretty good night - thought a lot about 1 Corinthians 6: 19-20.
As I thought about my body & soul being Christ's because he paid for me wth his atoning sacrifice - I thought of my present condition: arthritic joints, heart bypass, etc. It doesn't seem like much of a bargain!
Thanks to our having the scriptures, we know that these problems will all be corrected.
Therefore - we know that if we have been faithful, there are great things in store for us in the next life. Therefore, the urgent need to endure to the end with continued study, continued service, greater exercise of love for our families and all mankind.
Page from Lou's scripture study journalApril 21, 2002
12 March 2002 - I read in the Old Testament guide where President Kimball recommended keeping your journal along with studying the OT and writing your feelings and other facts in your journal as you study. I hope to do this.
Dad spent many hours studying the scriptures and wrote pages and pages of notes as he did. At times he simply copied the scriptures into his journals. I suppose the process of writing them allowed him the chance to really consider the words.
What he great example he was - and continues to be.
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