Standing with the Leaders of the Church

by Ronald A. Rasband

Picture Moses.  You’re thinking he looks a lot of Charlton Heston, aren’t you?  You’re probably picturing him either parting the Red Sea or receiving the Ten Commandments.  Those are great images of him.

But I want you to picture him on a hill, watching a battle between Amalek and Israel with his arms outstretched.  When he lowered his arms, Amalek began overpowering Israel.  As long as he kept his arms stretched out, Israel prevailed.

Continue reading

Chosen to Bear Testimony of My Name

by David A. Bednar

This was the final talk from last conference.  It was not only a beautiful tribute but also a gentle reminder.  Either we believe there are true prophets of God today or we don’t.  But if we do then shouldn’t we listen to them when they speak?

Truly we are a blessed people to have a designated spokesman of the Lord in this day and age.  But a prophet is only to raise a voice of warning.  It’s up to each of us to hearken – to listen and obey.

Chosen to Bear Testimony of My Name

Choose to Believe

by L. Whitney Clayton

Belief and testimony and faith are not passive principles. They do not just happen to us. Belief is something we choose—we hope for it, we work for it, and we sacrifice for it. We will not accidentally come to believe in the Savior and His gospel any more than we will accidentally pray or pay tithing. We actively choose to believe, just like we choose to keep other commandments.”

Continue reading