To know the history, purpose, and destiny of the Relief Society
The first talk to open up the April 1984 General Conference was given by President Ezra Taft Benson, president of the Quorum of the Twelve at the time. His Counsel to the Saints is simple and straightforward. Sadly, it is necessary counsel for our day as well. “First, We Need to Strengthen Families.” Pres. […]
Why do we suffer? This is what Robert D. Hales spoke on during the Saturday afternoon session of October 1983. It’s a good question and I wonder if we understand, and can accept, the answer. Too many times we’ll hear people complain, become depressed, and simply quit life because this question overwhelms them. I understand […]
I keep hearing members of the church talk about “the great sifting” that seems to be going on. We hear people say things like: The church is making changes! The church is revealing hidden secrets they’ve kept from members! The church is not adjusting to the reality of life! But, what is the great sifting […]
I just finished reading a book about a family that hid a terrible secret. Their father was abusive. It turned out the father was mentally ill, and the family didn’t realize it until a lot of damage to the family had already been done. How do spouses escape? How do children survive? What can others […]
This afternoon’s session, of the October 1983 General Conference, Thomas S. Monson speaks of Labels. We still suffer from this disease today, don’t we? And what is the cure? Elder Monson suggests “the change [is] one of attitude.” In storytelling fashion, he gives two examples: A certain town in Canada has been labeled as difficult […]
Have you seen the latest organizing phenom? Her name is Marie Kondo and she is helping people clean up their lives. I’ve been hearing amazing things about her show, Tidying Up, and finally sat down to watch a few episodes. I was blown away with how relatable her methods are to what Relief Society can […]
Reading General Conference talks really helps us stay focused on the important things, don’t you agree? Reading over and over the warning words of our prophets are meant to help us stay on the path, stay true, and to keep our testimonies bright. The words of our prophets will never fail us for they speak […]
I’m sure many of us were waiting for our prophet to announce more changes during General Conference. Conference for me was focused on coming unto Christ NOW. No more time for procrastination. We need to know Christ, through His scriptures, so that we can gather Israel—as we share what we know—and recognize Him when He comes. […]
We teach our children the gospel of Jesus Christ so that they will know why the gospel of Jesus Christ is worth living. Our son’s family has been staying with us and I have to admire what he does with his boys. Every night, before bed, he and his wife gather their children together and […]
How are we feeling about all these “changes” going on in our church? Are they true changes, or are they simply shifts that refocus our sights on Christ? The gospel of Jesus Christ is true doctrine that leads us to not only salvation but exaltation, right? And we believe in works as well as faith. […]
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