House of Learning: Getting More from Your Temple Experience

Have you ever felt that there might be something more waiting for you in the temple? Many people who say they love the temple and feel good when they attend still express a desire to bring greater focus to their temple worship. This insightful book from a former temple president and matron is designed to help.

Engagingly written, with many personal experiences and practical applications, House of Learning outlines ways any Latter-day Saint, novice or seasoned, can prepare to be receptive to the spiritual teachings of the temple. It outlines the traits we need to develop to be in the proper frame of mind and heart for temple attendance. Then it explains a simple process through which we can unlock the spiritual meaning of the ordinances including how they apply in our lives and make the temple our house of learning.

Table of Contents Introduction Part 1: Preparing for Temple Worship Chapter 1: It Begins in the Heart Chapter 2: The Power of Love Chapter 3: Loving Kindness Chapter 4: Reverence in the House of the Lord Part 2: How to Learn in the Temple Chapter 5: The Principle, the Savior, and Me Chapter 6: A Place of Personal Revelation Chapter 7: Seeing Yourself as the Lord Sees You Chapter 8: Receiving a Fulness of the Holy Ghost Chapter 9: The Temple Our Key to Happiness Sources Index

M. Richard Walker and his wife, Kathleen H. Walker served as president and matron of the Salt Lake Temple from November 2005 to November 2008. Prior to their temple service, Richard, an attorney by profession, served as a bishop, stake president, mission president, and temple ordinance worker. After both lost their spouses in death they met and married in January of 2004. They live in Salt Lake City, Utah.

Kathleen H. Walker and her husband M. Richard Walker served as president and matron of the Salt Lake Temple from November 2005 to November 2008. Kathleen, the oldest daughter of President Gordon B. Hinckley, has served as president of several auxiliary organizations and has been an active leader in her community. After both Kathleen and Richard lost their spouses in death, they met and were married in January of 2004. They live in Salt Lake City, Utah.