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It has been way too long since I've posted anything. I came across this quote last night and thought I'd share. It is from John A. Widtsoe.

"Knowledge made alive and useful, that is intelligence;
and intelligence in action, that is power."

It is from a talk he gave called "Temple Worship" and it first appeared in Utah Genealogical and Historical Magazine, April 1921. I have only gotten through half of the talk and it is very good so far. It has given me more insight of the purpose of the temple and why it is so important. I already knew this but it goes deeper.

I love seeing the temple. It is something that I love to stare at and be amazed by how beautiful and sacred it is. I was attending the temple a couple times a month before I moved and I haven't been able to go since November. I miss it and can't wait to get there soon. It's a little less convenient here. Before I was only 15 minutes away. Now it would take an hour or more, depending on traffic, to get there. There are many people who are a lot farther away who go all the time so I shouldn't complain. 

It is wonderful to have a place on this earth that gives me such peace. Heavenly Father really does love all of us. Isn't that so wonderful to know? He loves us more than we could comprehend. 

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Patty said…
That was a great reminder, thanks. We are very close to the temple here in Logan and that is my new goal to go more often.
January 16, 2009 at 11:55 AM
Kirsten (Geeky Owl) said…
I really like that quote. Very profound.
January 16, 2009 at 12:35 PM
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