The thing I noticed about our time is you gotta know the why. As I have stated before, gone are the days of luxury, scenic routes to testimony. You have to know the what and the why or your testimony will crumble like an elaborate sand castle.
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General Conference thoughts: The Living Bread Which Came Down from Heaven
by Elder D. Todd Christofferson
Food is necessary for our survival. We consume it and it becomes energy for our bodies. The right kind of food sustains us and helps us grow. Without nutritious food our bodies become weak and sick. Continue reading
Rise Up in Strength, Sisters in Zion
by Bonnie L. Oscarson
Sister Oscarson speaks in a way I understand. I love how candid she is and there is no doubt she is aware and up to date on current issues. Continue reading
A Pattern for Peace
by W. Christopher Waddell
I have already used this talk many times and can quote it. This was another favorite.
Do I Believe?
by Bonnie L. Oscarson
Not to show favoritism or to use this phrase lightly but this was one of my favorite talks this last session. This is our goal with the youth. I have found a lot of youth know a lot of answers but do they actually believe them?
Missives to the Missing: the power of an invitation
Last August, I wrote three letters of advice to my children. You know, the children I don’t have. If my Great Life Plan had been on track I’d be contending living with a sixteen year old right now. No easy task to be sure and my hat goes off to all the parents of teenagers out there. You know who you are.
If I were to have a child, there are some things I’d like to say. Just lessons I have learned (usually the hard way) that I’d share. As it is, I will lose out on an opportunity to share my wisest counsel while my child roll her eyes at me and thinks, “My mom really doesn’t know anything about anything.” Instead, all I have to offer is the advice without the moans, groans, and hearing, “This is mom’s lecture #207.” Here it goes.
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