Thornton Mom

  Last night was John Derek's first Pinewood Derby.  Daddy and him made a car called "The Mobster."  I was so impressed with John Derek, his car did not perform very fast but he won the award for the most original.  He went around telling me and everyone else the rest of the night that he won the award for the most realistic car.  He was quite proud.   Book of Mormon, Alma 34:4 "4  Yea, even that ye would have so much faith as even to plant the word in your hearts, that ye may try the experiment of its goodness." I am amazed at how little God requires to start the process of faith and gaining a testimony. All you need is hope a desire.   Book of Mormon, Alma 34:16 "16  And thus mercy can satisfy the demands of justice, and en...

 The kids have really been enjoying their snow days.  In the last 2 weeks our kids have only had one and a half days of school.  One of their favorite past times is playing Legos.  They keep coming up with new and better creations.  It is fun to see them. Chapter 5: Principles of True Repentance Teachings of Presidents of the Church: Ezra Taft Benson, (2014), 76–88 "“The Lord works from the inside out. The world works from the outside in. The world would take people out of the slums. Christ takes the slums out of people, and then they take themselves out of the slums. The world would mold men by changing their environment. Christ changes men, who then change their environment. The world would shape human beh...