Ever since I was little I was fascinated by drums. I loved the beat and sound and since it was expected I’d be in band in school I naturally chose to be a percussionist. For some reason, I thought all I had to do was want to be a drummer. Continue reading
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General Conference talks, videos, and other items produced by the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints
General Conference thoughts: Preparing for the Lord’s Return
I remember reading the New Testament years ago. It was perhaps my first time through it or the first time I paid attention to Matthew 24 when I had the thought – this is real. We are not preparing for the Lord’s return figuratively or so far in the distant it is abstract. No, this is a real event that is approaching and I need to be ready. Continue reading
General Conference thoughts: Great Love for Our Father’s Children
Here’s the thing. Love has never been my strong suit. I have always been more of a loner and a bit isolated. If there is a group of people I will tend to shy away. It’s just how I roll. Continue reading
General Conference thoughts: Christ: The Light That Shines in Darkness
Our eyes are made to find light. In fact, to do their job they need light. Stand in a windowless room and turn off the light. At first, you will see nothing but in a few minutes your eyes do that miraculous thing they do. They actually adjust so that they can see using small amounts of light. It’s a cool process that we take for granted. Continue reading
General Conference thoughts: Abound with Blessings
Not to detract from the analogy Elder Renlund used but to try and put it in my language here are my thoughts about faith and works. Continue reading
General Conference thoughts: General Priesthood Session
Due to space and time, all talks from Saturday’s General Priesthood Session have been combined.
I realize the Book of Mormon war chapters are not an easy read. My personal experience with them started with excitement and then faded to “Why don’t they ever learn?” In my opinion, they are some of the most easy applicable to our day. They contain great lessons and important warnings for us. Continue reading
General Conference thoughts: Behold the Lamb of God
A small bit of counsel I picked up somewhere along the way in life that I have held onto helps me focus on the Sacrament. I will pass it along to you to see if it helps you. The ordinance of the Sacrament does not begin with the prayer, it begins with the hymn. In fact, if we view the hymn as a prelude to the prayer it helps us begin to focus and be reverent. This means if I arrive late to the meeting and the Sacrament hymn is being sung I wait out in the foyer until the ordinance is complete. Continue reading
General Conference thoughts: Hearing His Voice
The other day I pulled up to a gas pump and as I filled my tank I watched television. At the pump because the tv screen was on the pump and turned up loud. I had no choice, I had to watch because it wily got my attention. Wow, I thought, I can’t even have a moment to myself at the gas pump! Continue reading
General Conference thoughts: Feasting upon the Words of Christ
My favorite holiday is Thanksgiving. It’s the holiday about eating good food. A lot of food. But it’s more than the ton-o-food that makes a feast. Continue reading
General Conference thoughts: The Eye of Faith
First of all, how cool is that artwork Elder Andersen used as his object lesson? I’d love to visit the exhibit in New York (if it is still available). Continue reading
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