To know the history, purpose, and destiny of the Relief Society
I remember the talk President Gordon B. Hinckley gave, in the April 1984 General Conference closing address. He speaks of hinges. Gate hinges are typically a small mechanism that holds a gate in place. It doesn’t need to be very big to do its job. But its simple job allows a gate to open wide. […]
Have you ever heard of the idea of filling someone’s pitcher? Sometimes we feel completely empty and our pitcher is bone dry of the nourishing elixir of liquid wholeness. Jesus Christ told the woman at the well, “Whosoever drinketh of this water shall thirst again: But whosoever drinketh of the water that I shall give […]
Some women are still under the false idea that priesthood and men are synonymous. In this Sunday morning session of April 1984 General Conference, we have a moment of clarity that servants of God are truly called by the power of the priesthood. First of all, Gordon B. Hinckley speaks. At this time, he is […]
In so many ways our world has flipped upside down and morality is now in its final death throes. Is there anyone seeking—in the scriptures—for true religion anymore? Ancient scholars and philosophers were interested in religion and asked questions to learn about and know God. Today, anyone can call themselves a scholar, and are more […]
This General Conference Odyssey post is on the April 1984 Priesthood session, where Joseph B. Wirthlin spoke on Restoring the Lost Sheep. His talk was on reactivation but, as a Family History Consultant in my ward, I am always looking for ways to “reactivate” people to do work for their dead. I found this talk […]
This world is in a tragic state of suffering. Sin has wreaked havoc with the lives of every soul on this earth and we must deal with the anguish and the sorrow. But there is only one who truly can take our sorrow away. In fact, He promises that even while in the midst of […]
What does it take to be a great and faithful leader in our church? During this General Conference (April 1984) two great and faithful leaders were released, after years of service, and two new leaders were sustained. Elaine A. Cannon, as Young Women General President served for six years while Barbara B. Smith, as Relief […]
I’ve talked to enough people to know that the Relief Society organization is struggling down in the grassroots of the ward level. With all the changes we’ve been experiencing, people are wondering just how to move forward with the church. What is our Relief Society sisterhood? Here are my thoughts and observations and maybe a […]
The first talk to open up the April 1984 General Conference was given by President Ezra Taft Benson, president of the Quorum of the Twelve at the time. His Counsel to the Saints is simple and straightforward. Sadly, it is necessary counsel for our day as well. “First, We Need to Strengthen Families.” Pres. […]
When I heard Sister Becky Craven’s talk, “Careful versus Casual,” at conference, I immediately thought of the Stripling Warriors from the Book of Mormon and Pres. Nelson’s Youth Battalion of today. Do we remember that the Sons of Helaman “Obey[ed] and observ[ed] to perform every word of command with exactness” (Alma 57:21)? That doesn’t happen […]
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