General Conference thoughts: Revelation for the Church, Revelation for Our Lives

by President Russell M. Nelson

I used to pray, and to be honest I sometimes still slip into this mode, to let so-and-so “be safe.”  What does that even mean?  Do I really expect all my loved ones to be able to live in some kind of bubble totally protected from the world and make it through unscathed?  This is not a realistic hope and it won’t help anyone I’m praying for. Continue reading

General Conference thoughts: Take the Holy Spirit as Your Guide and His Spirit to Be with You

by Elder Larry Y. Wilson

and President Henry B. Eyring

I believe learning the language of the Spirit is the most crucial skill a person can acquire in this day and age.  It is also something I lack the ability to do.  That is why I appreciate step by step instructions on how to accomplish this task more so than pretty metaphors and imagery that sometimes loses practical implementation. Continue reading

General Conference thoughts: Saving Ordinances Will Bring Us Marvelous Light

by Elder Taniela B. Wakolo

There is always that question of why.  Why am I doing this?  At least for me that question needs to be answered on a fairly regular basis.  A couple of months ago when spring finally started making its way with warm weather I asked that very same question as I headed into church.  Why am I going to church today?  It is so nice out!  Elder Wakolo answers that question.  Here’s the why. Continue reading