Photo Essay: Gilbert Arizona Temple – Stunning Jewel of the Desert
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CarolMarch 6, 2014
My home is 5 miles from this beautiful Temple. We can see the Angel Moroni from our corner. Thank you so much the wonderful pictures. One of your comments really stood out to me. "Why does this level of excellence matter? Because a temple is not only the symbol of humanity's upreach to the divine, it is also the reality of God's reaching back to us. It is God's house and to be acceptable to him, it has to be the very best we can offer. When a temple is built, the prophets pray that this House will be an acceptable offering to him." "God's reach to us". What a beautiful thought. Thanks
Kathy ScottMarch 3, 2014
Amazing photographs and a very moving article. My tour of the Temple was very nice. Can't wait to linger there.
ErikaMarch 3, 2014
Thank you for taking these breath taking pictures and sharing them with the world. The building is truly a master piece and as much as my human brain can understand, a testimony of love and honor to our Heavenly Father. I hope that none members that toured the temple will have many questions and hat this curiosity will lead them to membership in the Church. Again, thank you for these beautiful pictures. Erika
LorraineMarch 3, 2014
Thank you for these beautiful photos. This one is near my son and his family & I pray that someday he will return to these roots.
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