The Temple is the House of the Lord on the earth today.
"In both ancient and modern times, the covenant people of the Lord have
built temples. These temples are sacred structures dedicated to the Lord
where ordinances are performed that are binding on earth and beyond the
grave" - a History of Temples lds.org
On my mission I have been able to visit two beautiful Temples!
Here are some pictures!
for more information on these beautiful buildings visit http://www.lds.org/church/temples
When I turned 12 years old and became a Young Woman in the church, I started the Personal Progress program. One of the things I was prompted to do through this program was to obtain a picture of a Temple and keep it in a prominent place in my room. The picture was a reminder that families can be together forever, through Heavenly Father's Plan of Happiness. The picture I chose was of the Portland Oregon Temple from almost the exact vantage point of your second picture there. I still have never been to that Temple in person, but it has a special place in my heart because I had that picture framed and in my room for over 5 years. I still own the picture it is in a box of precious things from my childhood. Thanks for sharing your mission!
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