by Bonnie H. Cordon
and Elder Gary E. Stevenson
The new buzz word in the church is ‘ministering’ and ‘shepherding’ is one of its synonyms. Basically, we need to learn to love one another. It’s not exactly a new concept but rather a new emphasis on it. Probably because we have forgotten what it entails. Continue reading
by President M. Russell Ballard
This is what keeps me holding on. This is what I find comfort in. This is my hope. Continue reading
by President Russell M. Nelson
There were two take aways for me from this talk. First of all, how cute was President Nelson’s reaction to his story of his blunder at the beginning?
Second, of course, were the four invitations. I heard the invitations and just like everyone else that heard them I had to decide whether to accept them and follow through or not. Continue reading
by President Henry B. Eyring
and President Dallin H. Oaks
Due to space and time, I’m combining President Erying’s and President Oaks’ talk into one post. But that’s okay, they go together pretty well. President Oaks addressed the young women of the church and if I was still a young women leader I’d be taking the opportunity to share it with them. His counsel though, applies to young women of all ages – even those of us with gray hair. Continue reading
by Cristina B. Franco
First of all, I dare you to make it all the way through the chocolate cake story without getting a tear or two in your eyes. It’s okay. We all cried a little I’m sure. Continue reading
by Michelle D. Craig
Here’s my big takeaway from this talk. The distinction between divine discontent and discouragement? Divine discontent prompts “faithful action” whereas discouragement is Satan’s counterfeit and stops progress. Continue reading
by Joy D. Jones
This is a very beautiful talk but I’m going to sum it up with a previous thought:
by Bishop Dean M. Davies
and The Sustaining of Officers
Every conference there is at least one talk I call the Doctrine and Covenants section 1 talk. So if you are a frequent reader of this little blog this might sound familiar. If we follow the testimony train beginning with the Book of Mormon then we end up with one question that each of us needs to answer. Continue reading
by Elder D. Todd Christofferson
and Elder Gerrit W. Gong
This morning I read the account of the people of Alma living in the land of Helam. They had broken apart from the people of King Noah and joined in covenant to live the law of the Lord. They were free, industrious, and happy. But then the Lamanites found them and they were forced to live in bondage. While in bondage their taskmasters were severe and made life difficult for them. The Lord strengthened them so that they could endure their trials and eventually they were delivered from bondage and joined King Mosiah in the land of Zarahemla. (Mosiah 23-24) Continue reading
by Elder Steven R. Bangerter
It’s not always easy finding a personal message to every conference talk. And those talks that focus on raising and rearing families are especially difficult to find a personal message with when you’re single. This was one I had to ponder a bit and force myself to stay on track. Continue reading
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