Over the last few weeks, I’ve been trying to concentrate better as I attend the temple. During my last two visits to the temple as a patron, it has hit me how important it is to focus on the essentials or the basics of the temple covenant. What Do I Mean by the Essentials? If…… Continue reading A Focus on the Essentials at the Temple
Tag: ordinances
Am I Too Focused on Doing Things My Way?
I’ve mentioned this before. Since about October, one of my responsibilities at the temple has been to be the sealing coordinator. Last week was my first week in almost six months where I was not the sealing coordinator. As I’ve transitioned back into regular temple worker responsibilities, I’ve realized that I might be too focused…… Continue reading Am I Too Focused on Doing Things My Way?
Just a Temporary Change or a Lasting Improvement?
This last weekend was general conference. I felt like there were three themes: temple attendance, focusing on our covenants, and working on our relationship with Jesus Christ. As is always the case just after general conference, I think we all felt a desire to make improvements in our lives. Yet, it’s important that these changes…… Continue reading Just a Temporary Change or a Lasting Improvement?
Wearing White Slippers in My Heavenly Father’s House
Earlier this week, I watched the “Don’t Miss This” podcast, which goes along with “Come Follow Me.” In this podcast, one of the hosts, Grace Freeman, talked about sitting on the front porch of Heavenly Father’s house. That image has stuck with me. Yesterday, I went to the temple as a patron. As I looked…… Continue reading Wearing White Slippers in My Heavenly Father’s House
Don’t Let Them See My Fake Tattoos at the Temple
A few days ago, I got a bunch of dinosaur and dragon fake tattoos. They were, of course, for my niece and nephew who are 2 and 5. It wasn’t like I got them for myself at all. Yet, I had to try them out to make sure that they were high-quality fake tattoos. They…… Continue reading Don’t Let Them See My Fake Tattoos at the Temple
13 Ways to Prepare for and Enjoy Your Temple Visit
I’ve been an ordinance worker at the Idaho Falls Temple since June 2018. During that time, both as a worker and as a patron, I’ve noticed several things that allow the experience to be more spiritual for everyone involved. Make a Temple Appointment While some temples have always required or strongly recommended that you get…… Continue reading 13 Ways to Prepare for and Enjoy Your Temple Visit