We are back home tonight.
Some dear neighbors invited our whole family to join them for a tour at the Rexburg Temple tonight. It was my family’s first time in an LDS temple. My second time.
Afterwards, we had a great evening at Big Judd’s in Archer, Idaho. Lots of laughter.
But more later on the temple.
Have a good night everyone.
Jesus in Idaho Falls 
I’ve often wondered about the holy places of different religions and how to regard them when you believe your church is “where it’s at.”
I guess personally, I believe that any holy place retains a good deal of efficacy and holiness before the Lord – regardless of affiliation.
I felt that way in Japan, seeing some of its shrines and holy places. I don’t believe in or adhere to Shinto or Buddhism in the slightest. But somehow, I still felt I was on hallowed ground and that somehow the offering was pleasing unto the Lord in some sense.
Seth, my sentiments wouldn’t be the same, though I have been to a great many holy religious sites.
Before approaching the celestial room last night, our tour guide, an LDS sister, mentioned, “Now is the time to not talk but just feel.”
But my feelings have got to be grounded in objective truth.
The isles probably had a lot of good feelings about their holy relics on holy sites in Isaiah 41:7 but look at God’s thundering words at the end of the trial scene in Isaiah 41:25. Since our Wednesday night inductive study at church, these words by Jehovah are still ringing in my ears, Seth.
Todd, considering your posts on touring the Rexburg temple, you might be interested in Ben Huff’s post at Times and Seasons about the form of temple worship.
I don’t know Todd, you’ll have to explain those Isaiah verses, because I’m not seeing the connection. Are you sure you cited the correct verses?
What specific objective truths are you grounding your feelings on, Todd?