To know the history, purpose, and destiny of the Relief Society
I’ve had an influx of thoughts pointing to one main idea this weekend. Mother’s Day, of course, gets us thinking about mothers. This week’s General Conference Odyssey post covers the last session of April 1988, where two talks focus on mothering. And this week’s reading of Abinadi and King Noah finds me thinking about their […]
In the April 1988 Sunday morning session of conference, I actually felt torn as to what to write about. Two talks, given by Elder Scott and Elder Ashton made me think of what’s happening in our day, as all conference talks often do. Specifically, the fears we experience. But then, I read Pres. Hinckley’s talk […]
Have you ever looked up the long list of talks that focus on women and our potential? Very regularly, we have been given honor, support, promises, and encouragement by our leaders. Here is a list. After reading these talks, there can be no doubt that women have, and have always had, a vital part in […]
We’re still here, plowing through this worldwide pandemic. How are we doing? Are we pushing through the depression, the aloneness, the boredom, the pressure, the stress? Russell M. Nelson said, in 1988, “You who may be momentarily disheartened, remember, life is not meant to be easy.” Neal A. Maxwell said, also in 1988, “We are […]
When I was a little girl, Easter was all about getting the frilliest dress, the hat, the purse, shiny shoes, and the gloves. It was also about chocolate bunnies! Now that I’m older, I shake my head at all that nonsense and realize that Easter represents Jesus Christ’s greatest gift to me. Yes, I know, […]
The April 2020 General Conference was indeed amazingly memorable. We joked that it would be that because of COVID-19, but all on its own, it proved to be outstanding in its messages of hope, peace, and moving forward. All of us get individual messages from our General Conferences, as we should. The spirit speaks to us individually. I’d […]
This week, for my General Conference Odyssey post, I get to write about my thoughts from Russell M. Nelson’s talk, “Lessons from Eve,” from October 1987. While growing up, I was taught that everything was Eve’s fault. If she hadn’t let herself be tricked by Satan women would all be in much better shape. Women […]
General Conference Odyssey continues to align amazingly well with what we are experiencing in our day. This week, I present to you President Ezra Taft Benson’s talk, entitled, “Come unto Christ,” in his October 1987, Sunday afternoon address. His counsel is to “be faithful in Christ.” These words were Mormon’s last words to his son, […]
The world is in shut-down mode as I write this. We are in the middle of a world-wide pandemic and lots of us are panicking and feeling unsure about a lot of things. But this is one of those moments in time where we can actually put our faith into action. President Gordon B. […]
In the October 1987 General Conference, President Ezra Taft Benson gave a talk directed to the fathers. Today, this talk would be very different. Reading it now, for me, is almost refreshing because he speaks with such authority, making everything black and white. Where I feel more inclined to accept the message, I’m not sure […]
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