To know the history, purpose, and destiny of the Relief Society
This General Conference Odyssey post is for the April 1983 Saturday morning session. Neal A. Maxwell used the phrase, “In the valley of decision,” from Joel 3:14, and it made me wonder. As I read the entire chapter of Joel, I realized that it wasn’t what I had initially thought. I was thinking more that […]
This General Conference Odyssey post covers the October 1982 Welfare Session. Last year had some terrifying natural disasters. The year before that was equally terrifying. What could happen to us this year? Disasters always tend to refocus our concerns for self-reliance. Marion G. Romney said, “I say the principle of self-reliance is spiritual, as are […]
General Conference Odyssey post on the Sunday afternoon session of October 1982. Neal A. Maxwell believed so. Not only did he believe in “gospel gladness” (which are his words), he also believed and preached of the “wintry doctrine.” How could he believe in both? His message is very relevant for our day. It’s funny, just […]
This is a General Conference Odyssey post for the Sunday morning session of October 1982. The other day, my husband and I were doing sealings when the sealer asked us what “rites” are. Ever since I’ve been thinking about what our “rites” and “privileges” are in this church. And I feel like the talks in […]
This is a General Conference Odyssey post for the Priesthood session of October 1982. In this session, a bishop and his assistant, from Ohio, were asked to speak. Unusual circumstances, to say the least. The bishop listed some important qualifications meant for young men to fulfill their duties in the Aaronic Priesthood. But reading these […]
This General Conference Odyssey post covers the Saturday afternoon session of October 1982. In this session, I am pulling out three of the talks: “Run, Boy, Run!” by Thomas S. Monson, “LDS Hymns—Worshiping with Song” by Franklin D. Richards, and “The Seven Christs” by Bruce R. McConkie. As I was trying to come up with […]
This General Conference Odyssey post is on the Saturday morning session of October 1982. After reading this week’s session of talks I went to Sacrament meeting and listened to the speaker quote from this very talk. Of all things!! The talk I’d like to focus on today is David B. Haight’s talk, “Love All.” We hear […]
This General Conference Odyssey post covers the Women’s session of April 1982. I have two crazy thoughts that are going to eventually merge into one, so bear with me. Why do women suffer in childbearing and childrearing? If women are so strong and capable and awesome, why are there women in the church who […]
This is a General Conference Odyssey post of the Welfare session of April 1982. Back in 1982, welfare concerns were employment, economy and maintaining your property. Today, our emphasis has shifted somewhat. While trying to physically survive on this planet, we can find valuable welfare support at lds.org. As we begin this new year of […]
General Conference Odyssey post for the Sunday afternoon session of April 1982. A few weeks ago, I discovered a book called, Salvation Universal, written by Joseph Fielding Smith. In it, I read a phrase that has stuck with me ever since. President Smith said, “The fact is, the whole plan of redemption is based on […]
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