To know the history, purpose, and destiny of the Relief Society
The very first talk given in the October 1987 General Conference was given by President Ezra Taft Benson and was called, “Our Divine Constitution.” Many of you will recognize this talk as one of those hallmark talks of the century. In this talk, Pres. Benson reminds us that the Constitution was written in righteousness and […]
Neal A. Maxwell didn’t come down here to play, he came down to preach. At least, that’s what it seems like to me. His General Conference talks are full of clarity. We are expected to choose; not wallow, not blow where the winds take us, not accept our lot in life, and not settle. By […]
Pres. Monson was a great storyteller. And his stories always lead us toward following and acting more like Jesus Christ, who’s greatest gift is to try again. In the April 1987 Sunday morning session, he told this story. You’re going to need a handkerchief for this one: John is twenty-six years of age and […]
In the April 1987 Priesthood session of conference, Dallin H. Oaks spoke on “Priesthood Blessings.” I’ve often wondered if I have asked for blessings—enough—in my life. This talk caused me to ponder how I might engage the blessing of a Priesthood blessing. I understand that there is a relationship between the power of the priesthood […]
Every time I begin reading the Book of Mormon, I continue to marvel at Nephi’s and Zoram’s interchange in making oaths of trust and promise. Nephi states, “our fears did cease concerning him” (1 Ne. 4:37). Are we capable of making promises that never waver, or break at the first moment of compromise? When we’re […]
During the Ezra Taft Benson years, there were a lot of talks, given in General Conference, about the Book of Mormon. In the first session of the April 1987 conference two important thoughts seemed to stand out: 1) Living our religion fearlessly and faithfully, 2) Reading the Book of Mormon with purpose. These talks basically […]
The world we live in today is robbing us of our hope. Satan is the master of discouragement, insecurity, and self-loathing. In October 1986, the General Women’s Meeting focused on hope and four really important talks were given. Have you ever seen the movie, The Unsinkable Molly Brown? Early in the movie, she states […]
I have a question to share that I’ve been thinking about. If enough people are reading and talking about the Book of Mormon, will its influence be felt in the world? As I read through Henry B. Eyring’s talk, “The Spark of Faith,” in October 1986 (there were so many good talks during this particular […]
What is your testimony of the Book of Mormon? This is the year to find out. Isn’t it interesting that the General Conference Odyssey is just now reading through those powerful talks given by President Ezra Taft Benson who focused so much on this great book of scripture? I’m talking about two talks given in […]
Are we preparing for more changes we’ll see in the church, this new year of 2020? You can bet there will be some. Our devotion to God will be seen in how we keep up with our prophet. Elder Neal A. Maxwell spoke, in October 1986, about what “God Will Yet Reveal,” and we are […]
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