Etrenal Connections

This week Monic and I had the opportunity to spend some time at the temple in Chorley.

We both love to go to the temple.

We know that temples are literally houses of the Lord.

It has been nearly 60 years since I went to the London temple in 1966 with my parents as a baby.

Although I have no recollection of that trip, I have been fortunate through my lifetime to create many joyful memories of visiting temples of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints throughout the world.

Over the years our family research and temple ordinances make it possible for us to be forever families.

This time, it was just special to serve in the temple for a few days together and it was such a joyful experience.

We know too, that no job in the temple is unimportant.

Serving there has always been such a valuable blessing in our lives.

This time, we reacquainted ourselves with many dear friends and made many new friends too.

One of the sweetest parts of our time there was, when I had the chance to serve some deaf members.

It was a lovely experience.

There was something very special about communicating and sharing understanding in the temple with them.

Even when words were few, the Spirit spoke clearly.

Their warmth and quiet faith touched me deeply.

The temple truly is a place of peace.

In a busy and often noisy world, it offers stillness and perspective.

We left feeling lighter, grateful, and reminded of what matters most.

President Russell M. Nelson has said “The temple is a place of peace and power, and spending time there will literally change a person’s life.”

We know that to be true.

Each time we return, we leave feeling lighter, grateful, and reminded of what matters most.

In a sense, each visit feels like coming home.

What small step could you take to return to the house of the Lord?