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In the October 1986 Priesthood session of General Conference, President Ezra Taft Benson gave a talk on the “Godly Characteristics of the Master.” What a powerful talk! Seeing this talk through the eyes of a woman makes me see clearly that my most important responsibility, in this earth life, is in becoming like the Savior. […]
Am I My Sister’s Keeper? Yes! Story #1 Some time ago, a friend told me that once she put her missionary badge on, she felt empowered to speak up boldly. This was something she hadn’t ever been able to do before. One day, while checking out at the store, she decided to visit with the […]
In the opening session of the October 1986 General Conference, Boyd K. Packer spoke on “Little Children.” This is a tender subject because, as we know, children grow to be adults and forget that we will forever be God’s beloved little children. Little children are innocent. Elder Packer lists just a few of many scriptures […]
It may be a little early to start thinking about this, but what will be your main focus next year? In the April 1986 General Conference, newly sustained President Ezra Taft Benson closed with a stirring talk that (as usual!) lines up so easily with what we need to hear today. He starts with these […]
In the Sunday morning session of the April 1986 General Conference, President Gordon B. Hinckley gave a talk very similar to what we’ve heard from Pres. Nelson. As I read, I thought about our challenge to study carefully the First Vision and opening of the Restoration of the gospel of Jesus Christ. First, Pres. Hinckley, […]
It’s disturbing to see so many people wander aimlessly in this world. Suicide, depression, hopelessness, and despair are becoming more and more common in the news and in our own families. But there is hope. If we but know where to look. Satan is working overtime to convince people they are nothing. But we are […]
Some General Conference sessions contain principles and doctrines that cause substantial spiritual understanding. These are the talks that require extra study and humble prayer to make us better people, ready to receive the Lord. This particular session, in April 1986, focuses on welfare. Sometimes, we look at welfare as strictly a temporal topic, but these […]
Some talks I run into, as I continue my study of past General Conferences, are so good it’s a wonder they could ever be forgotten. The talks given by our prophets are timeless, true, and it would be wise on our part to heed them no matter how long ago they were given. Pres. Benson’s […]
The theme during the October 1985 Women’s session was to draw near unto the Lord. There are five talks featuring how-tos, promises, and testimonies. J. Thomas Fyans—“Draw Near unto Me.” Simply put, we seek Heavenly Father and Jesus Christ through the scriptures. We ask through prayer. And we knock through obedience. He closed his […]
Have you ever taken time to think about why we fast, as a church, on the first Sunday of every month? After reading Howard W. Hunter’s talk on “Fast Day,” in the Sunday afternoon session of the October 1985 General Conference, I began to think about it seriously. I hate to admit it, but I’ve […]
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