To know the history, purpose, and destiny of the Relief Society
This Welfare session gave specific directions in instituting better councils for stronger families and offering training. Over the years, councils have been created, modified, shaken up, and beefed up all with the purpose of building the kingdom of God and strengthening the family. Our councils are different today because the church seems to always be […]
Boyd K. Packer gave a talk called, “Judge Not According to the Appearance.” His examples centered around people who condemned the church because of the behavior of individuals. The LDS church never teaches people to do evil. It is people who choose to do evil. Because of this talk, I decided to take a […]
This is a General Conference Odyssey post. James E. Faust spoke on “The Refiner’s Fire.” It made me think of two words that seem to have lost their meanings: sacrifice and tolerance. I believe these two attributes are very important and will actually see us through the fire. I’ve noticed people don’t talk much about […]
One of my favorite stories in the New Testament is Paul’s explanation of the Armor of God. I guess it’s not a story, exactly, but it is excellent advice in warding off the destroyer. Who is the destroyer? Who wants our destruction so badly he will stop at nothing to attack our self-esteem, our weaknesses, […]
This is a General Conference Odyssey post for April 1979, Saturday afternoon. This session taught such doctrine as to make it possible to clearly identify myself as a true Saint. We might all ask ourselves the following questions to see where our heart really lies. Do I Accept Russell M. Nelson as the living prophet […]
In the Book of Mormon, we read about the missions Alma and the Sons of Mosiah served. Sometimes, they were thrown into prison because the people hated them and sometimes they were surrounded by eager learners who wanted to hear things of the gospel. It occurs to me that our Sunday School and Relief Society/Priesthood […]
There is nothing I like more than talking about the power given to women in the LDS church. And we just don’t talk about it enough. Instead of being intimidated by women who complain and demand some special privilege or other, where are the women with eyes to see? Those are the ones that build […]
This week, General Conference Odyssey covers the Welfare session of the October 1978 conference. Because I am always interested in Relief Society, I am most interested in Sis. Smith’s talk. Using one of her statements, I modify it only a little: “[Relief Society] affects every facet of our lives—our feeling of personal well-being, our approach […]
This past weekend we had Stake Conference. I was reminded just how simple the gospel is and what is required of each of us. Knowing truth really is happiness. Satan wants to destroy our happiness and Jesus Christ eagerly offers us that happiness. In the October 1978, Sunday afternoon, session of conference, Bruce R. McConkie […]
This is a General Conference Odyssey post. Faith seemed to be the theme for this particular session of conference (Sunday morning, Oct. 1978). Faith should be the theme in all our lives. I’ve listed each talk below with the random thoughts of faith that came to me as I read through them. Mark E. […]
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