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13-   4/24/23 - Missionary Work I listened to and studied Elder Cook’s talk from Conference this week, Safely Gathered Home. It went hand in hand with what I am currently reading in  The Millennial Messiah.     I feel an overwhelming gratitude and love for missionary work, and for all “our” faithful missionaries. Sadie, Seth, Emma, and now Miles, you have and continue to bless so many of God’s children. Miles we are so proud of what you are doing. This week Rubanita will be baptized, isn’t that awesome! The Holy Ghost whispered for Miles to talk to her as he road his bike by. Now look what our Heavenly Father has done for her… This week Emma shared a picture with us of someone she taught in Milan who just went through the Temple to be sealed with their spouse for ETERNITY. Think of the message you carry as a missionary! Think of the message we represent and can share as members of His Church. I am so grateful to be a part of it. Avery, Graham, and Lain...

 12 This week I came across the same scripture in 1 Nephi a couple of different times, and I felt impressed to share it with all of you. You often hear the quote that prayer is the way we communicate with God, and that the scriptures (living prophets included) are the way God communicates with us. Sometimes we find ourselves going through the motions of prayer. Other times we are sincere in our asking and seeking, but not completely confident we will actually get an answer, and then there are those times we really feel connected and both directions of communication are flowing. The difference in these experiences is the condition of our hearts as we go to Him. He is constant, His arm always steady, willing, and able, but we must come to Him.  1 Nephi 15:11 - “Do ye not remember the things which the Lord hath said?—If ye will not harden your hearts, and ask me in faith, believing that ye shall receive, with diligence in keeping my commandments, surely these things shall be made...

11 Hello family, I wanted to share with you a journal entry I wrote this week of an experience that left me full of gratitude. We all have these types of experiences from time to time, but I feel very grateful for the timing of this one. It just strengthens my testimony that our Heavenly Father is keenly aware of each one of us. Invitation:  Look for ways to see His hand in your life Miracles  4/6/23 I’m writing this down today so I don’t forget any of the details. It feels a little mind boggling, but perhaps that is just saying something about my faith. The prophet said to expect miracles, but as you see them unfold so clearly, it still leaves you in awe.    I know one thing for certain, that He hears and answers prayers and really is just waiting for us to ask (seek) for His guiding hand. I will try to capture the detail, but what I can’t capture in words is the overwhelming feeling of His all encompassing awareness of each of us.  This past few days since Gen...

10   Good Morning Everyone, Sorry I am late this week. Conference was awesome wasn’t it! We are so blessed to have the Gospel in our lives! Last week I was studying Elder Christofferson’s October Conference address. It was about the Doctrine of Belonging. He talked about three unique ways belonging blesses our lives. If you get the chance re-read this talk, it is excellent. Here is the part that really stood out to me - Elder Christofferson - “A second facet of the doctrine of belonging has to do with our own contributions. Although we rarely think about it, much of our belonging comes from our service and the sacrifices we make for others and for the Lord. Excessive focus on our personal needs or our own comfort can frustrate that sense of belonging. We strive to follow the Savior’s doctrine: “Whosoever will be great among you, shall be your minister. … “For even the Son of man came not to be ministered unto, but to minister, and to give his life a ransom for many.” Belonging...

 9- H ello Family, Miles it was so great to be able to talk with you today. We are so excited you are meeting so many new friends! I asked Elder Miller today how they are contacting all of these people. He said they have been handing our so many Books of Mormon (that was for mama), and that this is the best way to peak peoples interest in their message. I believe that to be very true!  I have been studying this week that very thing as I’m continuing to read The Millenial Messiah by Elder McConkie.  Speaking of the Book of Mormon Elder McConkie stated “This book is the way and the means, prepared by the Lord, to preach his gospel in all the world for a witness unto all people.” Speaking of the last days, Nephi prophesied of the key role the Book of Mormon will have in the gather of Israel. 2Nephi26:14-16 14 But behold, I prophesy unto you concerning the last days; concerning the days when the Lord God shall bring these things forth unto the children of men. 15 After my see...

8-  Kyle and Bel Miller have been going through some difficult marriage problems...this is an email dad sent to both of them in an effort to counsel & love.... From:  Roarke Miller <drmillerdmd@gmail.com> Date:  March 26, 2023 at 8:19:11 PM MDT To:  Kyle Miller <yotes616@gmail.com>, Kyle Miller <yotesmiller@yahoo.com>, BEL MILLER <millerbel@yahoo.com>, Belcmiller@gmail.com Subject:   We   are   praying   for  you  Dear Kyle and Bel, The last thing I want is to offend either of you by sticking my nose in where it doesn’t belong, or where it is neither asked  for  or welcomed. But it is worth the risk to me to share with you what I know to be true, because I love you both so much! I can’t just stand by quietly doing nothing as I watch you both be surrounded with so much pain and unhappiness.  I clearly have my own issues and certainly don’t pretend to have all the answers. Nor do I pretend to know wha...

7-   Hello Family, The weeks fly by, and it’s hard to believe Spring is just around the corner. I wanted to just share this one simple thought from our Prophet. This was found in a talk given by him a few years ago titled, Drawing the power of Jesus Christ into our livers. It was part of our Come Follow Me lesson for the week. “When you reach up for the Lord’s power in your life with the same intensity that a drowning person has when grasping and gasping for air, power from Jesus Christ will be yours. When the Savior knows you truly want to reach up to Him- when He can feel that the greatest desire of your heart is to draw His power into your life- you will be led by the Holy Ghost to know exactly what you should do.” We talked tonight about the scripture “many are called, but few are chosen….” , let us all CHOOSE to seek for the power of Jesus Christ in our every day lives. Mama and I love you with our whole hearts. We hope you all have a wonderful week!