Monday, May 09, 2016

Obedience



To obey is better than sacrifice... (1 Samuel 15:22)
And why call ye me, Lord, Lord, and do not the things which I say?  (Luke 6:46)
If ye love me, keep my commandments. (John 14:15)
If ye keep my commandments, ye shall abide in my love; even as I have kept my Father's commandments, and abide in his love. (John 15:10) 
I, the Lord, am bound when ye do what I say; but when ye do not what I say, ye have no promise. (Doctrine and Covenants 82:10)
When we obtain any blessing from God, it is by obedience to that law upon which it is predicated. (Doctrine and Covenants 130:21)

If my obedience to God is an expression of love, what does that say about my disobedience?
We may rationalize our disobedience, but we cannot escape the consequences.

Sunday, May 01, 2016

In Memoriam: Amie Cobabe Cobb


My mom's oldest grandchild, Amie Cobabe Cobb, passed away this morning.

Amie experienced greater joys - and sorrows - than most of us.  She had a fulfilling life, in spite of great challenges.  She was greatly loved and will be missed by many.

Bill and Valerie Cobabe family in Fallbrook, about 1978


Amie (front left) with her parents, Bill and Valerie Cobabe and their family, about 1985 at Provo park.

Gordon and Amie Cobb

Amie and her kids, Courtnie and Ian, at home in Prescott Valley

Amie and Gordon with Ian and Courtnie

Amie and Gordon with Ian and Courtnie


Amie with Ian and Courtnie


Amie is finally laid to rest