To know the history, purpose, and destiny of the Relief Society
This is a General Conference Odyssey post for the April 1981 Sunday afternoon session. With General Conference coming, we might reflect, once again, upon how we will react to the work we have all been called to do and will be reminded of. What is our errand in the work of the Lord? Back in […]
General Conference Odyssey from the October 1980 Priesthood session I keep running into talks that emphasize ministering to one another. I don’t know if it’s inspired timing or if this topic is of such great importance, it’s always being talked about. So, here we go again. What is the big deal about Ministering? We’ve already […]
A General Conference Odyssey post for October 1980 I love Hallmark. Yes, a lot of the movies are corny and mushy, but I love the happy family expectation of it all. Oh, wait a minute, they aren’t like that anymore. Now, they’re full of divorce, infidelity, and fairy tale solutions that never really add up […]
Is there any more controversial topic as marriage? I wonder. God is pretty straightforward about this topic. Adam and Eve were brought to this earth, married, and commanded to have children. And they were taught to teach their children so that righteousness could prevail. So, what’s the problem? Why is there such controversy when it comes […]
This Welfare session gave specific directions in instituting better councils for stronger families and offering training. Over the years, councils have been created, modified, shaken up, and beefed up all with the purpose of building the kingdom of God and strengthening the family. Our councils are different today because the church seems to always be […]
This week General Conference Odyssey covers the Saturday afternoon session of October 1975. This past week, I listened to a session at the UN where one woman after another got up to demand the world pay attention to human rights; the poor, the women, the alternative lifestyles, etc. They conjoin worthy rights with radical […]
As I read through these conference talks, the predominant messages seem to be to follow and obey the prophet, recognizing that he is called of God and to take care of our homes and families so the gospel can be preached to all generations. Is it my imagination that these are the very […]
One simple sentence can summarize this week’s General Conference Odyssey session (Sunday Morning, April 1973): Man(kind) is destined for glory when we covenant (with our right hands), obey the prophet, and lead our families to the Promised Land. Having just watched the Republican Party Convention (and don’t worry, I’m not going to get political) […]
This week, my General Conference Odyssey report focuses on marriage and family with Elder A. Theodore Tuttle’s talk, Altar, Tent, Well. Bear with me as I retell the story of Isaac and Rebecca, and their love story. Abraham (who was the “father of the faithful”) and Israel (who was the father of the twelve […]
When I first started writing for the General Conference Odyssey, I thought it would be interesting to read through past talks, perhaps share a few thoughts and insights, but I never realized the process would invoke so much spiritual manifestation in me. This particular session, Sunday morning, April 1972, just may be my favorite session […]
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