To know the history, purpose, and destiny of the Relief Society
This is a General Conference Odyssey post for the October 2006, Saturday Afternoon session of conference. A while ago, I read an article by Elder David A. Bednar on how to study and teach conference talks. As usual, I thought his words were gold. So, I’m going to incorporate them in this (and maybe […]
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 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 […]
In the October 1985 General Conference, Elder Robert D. Hales gave a talk on Lessons from the Atonement that Help Us to Endure to the End. I discovered ten ways to pray for the Atonement to help us. Pray to Know How to Act Elder Hales says, “Many times when we pray, we merely restate […]
We talk a lot about managing our anxieties, fears, and addictions. Each one of us suffers chronically or from time to time. Is it possible to find peace and relief? Yes. Jesus Christ has paid the price for our permanent release from unhappiness. We have many scriptural antidotes that remind us of this gift and […]
Why do we suffer? This is what Robert D. Hales spoke on during the Saturday afternoon session of October 1983. It’s a good question and I wonder if we understand, and can accept, the answer. Too many times we’ll hear people complain, become depressed, and simply quit life because this question overwhelms them. I understand […]
How are we feeling about all these “changes” going on in our church? Are they true changes, or are they simply shifts that refocus our sights on Christ? The gospel of Jesus Christ is true doctrine that leads us to not only salvation but exaltation, right? And we believe in works as well as faith. […]
Everyone agrees that the Old Testament is difficult to understand, and it is. But when we take Nephi’s word and liken the scriptures to us, and in particular liken scripture to Jesus Christ, amazing insights can unfold. Here is what we can learn from Deborah, Jael, Gideon, and Samson. Deborah (Judges 4) Deborah was a […]
With three talks bearing witness of Jesus Christ, this week, how can I pass up an opportunity to proclaim how wonderful His atoning sacrifice is to me. I stand all amazed at the love Jesus offers me, Confused at the grace that so fully he proffers me. I tremble to know that for me […]
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