"Love is one of the chief characteristics of Deity, and ought to be manifested by those who aspire to be the sons of God. A man filled with the love of God, is not content with blessing his family alone, but ranges through the whole world, anxious to bless the whole human race" (Joseph Smith Jr., Dec. 15, 1840; in Teachings of the Prophet Joseph Smith [Salt Lake City: Deseret Book, 1969], 174).

"All I can offer the world is a good heart and a good hand" (Joseph Smith Jr., July 9, 1843; in Teachings, 313).

Wednesday, July 14, 2010

Tuesday, July 14, 1970

Yesterday we traveled to Recife to participate in zone meeting. I spoke on the subject, “I Will Greet This Day with Love in My Heart.” We then received the first of the scrolls we will be reading (scroll marked two), having the same title. There will be ten scrolls in all. Each one is to be read three times daily for three full weeks. Each scroll contains certain principles that lead to success as a salesman, or by application to any career. Also in Recife we purchased a volleyball net. Elder Christensen and I saw the show Ó Meu Pé de Laranja Lima, a Brazilian release that I really enjoyed. Elders Blackham and Smith saw If It’s Tuesday This Must Be Belgium.

Elder Blackham taught Nádia’s Sunday School class this week. She is on vacation.

Attendance at Primary this afternoon was fantastic. The children’s choir is progressing. Perhaps they will be ready to sing something when President Johnson comes.

Last Friday we instituted a new schedule, although we only use it Wednesday through Friday. We work from 9:30 to 3:30 and from 6:00 to 9:30, eating only at 9:00 and 4:00. We are going to save a great deal of time, which will help out study hours.

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