The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints builds temples all around the world where faithful members go to learn more of Jesus Christ and his plan, receive ordinances for themselves, and perform vicarious work for their deceased ancestors. These temples are beautifully constructed both inside and out. They are designed to direct our thoughts heavenward and seal families together for eternity. The redemptive work that is performed here is not to be found anywhere else on the earth. All people are invited to experience for themselves the grandeur and blessings of temple work by qualifying themselves to enter the House of the Lord. In the meantime, I'll be taking you through the A to Z of our temples.
KANSAS CITY MISSOURI TEMPLE
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| Kansas City Missouri Temple |
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| Kansas City Missouri Temple and the surrounding grounds |
A temple is not only the eye-catching structure, but also includes the grounds surrounding it. The vast majority of temples have delicately and precisely landscaped grounds, as you can see in the picture above with the Kansas City Missouri Temple. No detail is wasted in the landscaping. Temple-goers also spend time around the grounds, and of course, they make for perfect photographs. The grounds provide a tranquil and inspiring atmosphere too, for non-member relatives and friends who can't go inside the temple, but are still free to admire the beauty outside the temple.
"I love to see the temple,
I'm going there someday,
To feel the Holy Spirit,
To listen and to pray."
(From the Children's Songbook)
Great photos! Thanks for sharing :-)
ReplyDeleteRonel visiting from the A-Z Challenge with Music and Writing: Powerful K's
I'm not a religious person, but the temples really are beautiful
ReplyDeleteDebbie
The lighting on that second picture is pretty incredible. I almost have to think it's a filter.
ReplyDeleteThanks Ronel & Debbie
ReplyDeleteJohn, it may well be a filter