Seek Him with All Your Heart
By Bishop L. Todd Budge
- Second Counselor in the Presiding Bishopric
📅 October 2024
📖 general conference
President Nelson expressed appreciation for the act of taking time to acknowledge God, as shared by the speaker after giving an invocation in a meeting with the First Presidency.
He yearns for us to commune with Him. On one occasion, after I gave the invocation in a meeting with the First Presidency, President Nelson turned to me and said, "While you were praying, I thought how much God must appreciate when we take time from our busy schedules to acknowledge Him." It was a simple yet powerful reminder of how much it must mean to Heavenly Father when we pause to commune with Him.
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Seeking Answers to Spiritual Questions
By Sister Tracy Y. Browning
- Second Counselor in the Primary General Presidency
📅 October 2024
📖 general conference
The story of Pluto's reclassification from a planet to a member of a new region in our solar system after the discovery of the Kuiper Belt.
I know this may come as a surprise, but I"™m old enough to remember when we were taught in school that there were nine planets in our solar system. One of those planets, Pluto, was given its name by 11-year-old Venetia Burney of Oxford, England, after its discovery in 1930.1[See "Pluto Facts," science.nasa.gov.]And up until 1992, Pluto was believed to be the most distant object in our solar system. During this time, it was common to find childhood papier mâché models of our pla ... (continued)
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Seeking Answers to Spiritual Questions
By Sister Tracy Y. Browning
- Second Counselor in the Primary General Presidency
📅 October 2024
📖 general conference
The story of Adam's obedience to God's commandments without understanding the reasons, which prepared him to receive sacred knowledge.
Moses 5 teaches us about a particular interaction between Adam and an angel of the Lord.
After the Lord gave Adam and Eve "commandments, that they should worship the Lord their God, and should offer the firstlings of their flocks, for an offering unto the Lord," the scriptures say that "Adam wasobedientunto the commandments of the Lord." We go on to read that "after many days an angel of the Lord appeared unto Adam, saying: Why dost thou offer sacrifices unto the Lord? And Adam said unto h ... (continued)
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Seeking Answers to Spiritual Questions
By Sister Tracy Y. Browning
- Second Counselor in the Primary General Presidency
📅 October 2024
📖 general conference
The story of Naaman, a military leader healed of leprosy by the prophet Elisha, demonstrating the importance of obedience and trust in God.
The Old Testament account of Naaman, the military leader who was healed of leprosy by the prophet Elisha, is a particular favorite of mine. The story illustrates how the firm faith of a "little maid" altered the course of one man"™s life and, for all believers, revealed the reach of God"™s mercy to those who place their trust in Him and His prophet. Though nameless, this young girl also helped to push our understanding forward. And Naaman"™s belief on her testimony inspired him to take h ... (continued)
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Simple Is the Doctrine of Jesus Christ
By President Henry B. Eyring
- Second Counselor in the First Presidency
📅 October 2024
📖 general conference
Alma, an ancient prophet, chose to use the power of God's word rather than physical force to lead his people to righteousness amidst their struggles.
Alma, a wise prophet from ancient times, faced similar trials. The people he led and loved were frequently under attack by a ferocious enemy, yet they were still trying to rear righteous children in a world of wickedness. Alma felt his only hope of victory was a force which at times we underestimate and often use too little. He pled for God"™s help.
Alma knew that for God to help, repentance was required by those he led, as well as his adversaries. Thus, he opted for a different approach to ba ... (continued)
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Simple Is the Doctrine of Jesus Christ
By President Henry B. Eyring
- Second Counselor in the First Presidency
📅 October 2024
📖 general conference
Mary Bommeli, a great-grandmother, was arrested for teaching the doctrine of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Berlin, but her testimony led to her release.
I have always admired my great-grandmother Mary Bommeli"™s devotion to sharing the doctrine of Jesus Christ. Her family was taught by missionaries in Switzerland when she was 24.
After being baptized, Mary desired to join the Saints in America, so she made her way from Switzerland to Berlin and found work with a woman who employed her to weave cloth for the family"™s clothing. Mary lived in a servant"™s room and set up her loom in the home"™s living area.
At that time, teaching the doctr ... (continued)
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Sons and Daughters of God
By Elder Rubén V. Alliaud
- Of the Seventy
📅 October 2024
📖 general conference
The speaker was excluded from a religious conference's recognition of valid baptisms due to differing beliefs about the Godhead.
As a representative of the Church, I was once invited to a religious conference where it was announced that from that moment on they would recognize as valid all baptisms performed by almost all other Christian churches, as long as the ordinance was done with water and in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Ghost. Then it was explained that this policy did not apply to baptisms performed by The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. After the conference I was able to delv ... (continued)
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Sons and Daughters of God
By Elder Rubén V. Alliaud
- Of the Seventy
📅 October 2024
📖 general conference
God taught Moses about his divine lineage by repeatedly referring to him as His son, which was later contrasted by Satan's temptation.
You might remember God"™s instructions to Moses as recorded in the Pearl of Great Price. We read that "God spake unto Moses, saying: Behold, I am the Lord God Almighty, and Endless is my name." In other words, Moses,I want you to know who I am. Then He added, "And, behold,thou art my son." Later he said, "And I have a work for thee,Moses, my son; and thou art in the similitude of mine Only Begotten." And then finally, He ended with, "And now, behold, this one thing I show unto thee,Moses ... (continued)
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Sons and Daughters of God
By Elder Rubén V. Alliaud
- Of the Seventy
📅 October 2024
📖 general conference
Satan attempted to tempt Jesus by questioning His divine nature during His fast in the desert and later while on the cross.
The next account is found inMatthew 4Scholars have entitled this "the three temptations of Jesus," as if the Lord was tempted only three times, which of course is not the case. Hundreds of gallons of ink have been used to explain the meaning and content of these temptations. As we know, the chapter begins by explaining that Jesus had gone into the desert, "and when he had fasted forty days and forty nights, he was afterward an hungred." Satan"™s first temptation apparently had only to do w ... (continued)
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Swallowed Up in the Joy of Christ
By Elder Brian K. Taylor
- Of the Seventy
📅 April 2024
📖 general conference
Blind Bartimaeus receives his sight immediately after expressing faith in Jesus.
In the New Testament we learn of blind Bartimaeus, who cried out to Jesus desiring a miracle. "Jesus said unto him, Go thy way; thy faith hath made thee whole. Andimmediatelyhe received his sight."1[Mark 10:52emphasis added.]
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Swallowed Up in the Joy of Christ
By Elder Brian K. Taylor
- Of the Seventy
📅 April 2024
📖 general conference
A man in Bethsaida is healed by Jesus after being blessed twice, not instantly.
On another occasion a man in Bethsaida longed for healing. In contrast, this miracledid not come instantly. Rather, Jesus blessed himtwicebefore he "was restored."2[Mark 8:25]
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Swallowed Up in the Joy of Christ
By Elder Brian K. Taylor
- Of the Seventy
📅 April 2024
📖 general conference
The Apostle Paul prays three times for relief from his affliction, but it is not granted.
In a third example, the Apostle Paul "besought the Lord thrice" in his affliction,3[2Â Corinthians 12:8emphasis added.]and yet, to our knowledge,his earnest supplication was not granted.
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Swallowed Up in the Joy of Christ
By Elder Brian K. Taylor
- Of the Seventy
📅 April 2024
📖 general conference
Elder Orson F. Whitney teaches that no suffering is wasted and contributes to our education and character.
Helping us find further meaning in our trials, Elder Orson F. Whitney taught: "No pain that we suffer, no trial that we experience is wasted. It ministers to our education. "¦ All "¦ that we [patiently] endure "¦Ã‚ builds up our characters, purifies our hearts, expands our souls, and makes us more tender and charitable. "¦ It is through sorrow and suffering, toil and tribulation, that we gain the education that we come here to acquire and which will make us more like o ... (continued)
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Swallowed Up in the Joy of Christ
By Elder Brian K. Taylor
- Of the Seventy
📅 April 2024
📖 general conference
Holly and Rick Porter experience peace and joy from the Lord after their son Trey passes away in a fire.
My wife, Jill, and I recently witnessed this truth in the faithful lives of Holly and Rick Porter, whose 12-year-old son, Trey, passed away in a tragic fire. With hands and feet severely burned in a heroic attempt to save her dear son, Holly later testified in ward sacrament meeting of the great peace and joy the Lord had poured out upon her family in their anguish, using words such asmiraculous,incredible, andamazing.
This precious mother"™s unbearable grief was replaced by surpassing peace w ... (continued)
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Swallowed Up in the Joy of Christ
By Elder Brian K. Taylor
- Of the Seventy
📅 April 2024
📖 general conference
Paula, a young Guatemalan woman with cancer, is grateful for her illness and continues to minister to others despite her suffering.
Last year, Jill and I met Paula, a beautiful young Guatemalan woman who was struggling mightily with cancer. Her response to my question of how she was feeling left an unforgettable memory in our minds and hearts: "I am grateful," this humble teenager quietly responded almost in a whisper, "that the Lord gave it to me and not to my sister." Then, although she was not feeling well, she; her sister, Sariah; and their father went on two ministering visits to two elderly widows with great person ... (continued)
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Temples, Houses of the Lord Dotting the Earth
By Elder Neil L. Andersen
- Of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles
📅 April 2024
📖 general conference
A 95-year-old woman who had been taught by missionaries for 70 years decides to be baptized and subsequently receives her temple ordinances.
Just over a year ago, a dear family friend, age 95, living on the east coast of the United States, who had been taught by missionaries for 70 years, said to her daughter, “I want to go to the temple with you.â€
Her daughter replied, “Well, Mother, you first need to be baptized.â€
“OK,†she replied, “then I want to be baptized.†She was baptized. A few days later, she reverently entered the temple baptistry. And just over a month ago, she received her ... (continued)
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Temples, Houses of the Lord Dotting the Earth
By Elder Neil L. Andersen
- Of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles
📅 April 2024
📖 general conference
The speaker shares a personal experience of performing temple ordinances for the same individual, Eleazer Cercy, on two consecutive days and later participating in his sealing to his parents.
Although many of our experiences in the house of the Lord are too sacred to share publicly, some we can share. Forty years ago, while living in Florida, Kathy and I traveled to the temple in Atlanta, Georgia. On Wednesday night, May 9, 1984, as we completed a session in the temple, an ordinance worker approached me and asked if I had time to do just one preparatory initiatory ordinance. The name of the person I represented was unusual. His name was Eleazer Cercy.
The next day, the temple was ... (continued)
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Temples, Houses of the Lord Dotting the Earth
By Elder Neil L. Andersen
- Of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles
📅 April 2024
📖 general conference
Youth in Heber City, Utah, gather to show support for a proposed temple, with one young man expressing his desire to marry there and maintain purity.
The youth of this Church are incredible. In a difficult world, they take upon themselves the name of Christ. In Heber City, Utah, a public meeting was held to discuss the details of a temple planned for construction. Three hundred youth filled the adjoining park to show their support for the proposed temple. One young man, speaking to government leaders in an open forum, courageously explained, “I am hoping to be married in this temple. [The temple will help] me to keep myself clean and pu ... (continued)
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The Joy of Our Redemption
By Sister Kristin M. Yee
- Second Counselor in the Relief Society General Presidency
📅 October 2024
📖 general conference
The speaker shares their experience of painting a portrait of the Savior, facing challenges, and ultimately receiving divine help to correct a mistake made during the varnishing process.
About 10Â years ago I felt impressed to paint a portrait of the Savior. Though I am an artist, this felt a bit overwhelming. How was I to paint a portrait of Jesus Christ that captured His Spirit? Where was I to begin? And where would I find the time? Even with my questions, I decided to move forward and trust that the Lord would help me. But I had to keep moving and leave the possibilities to Him.1[See Matthew 19:26] I prayed, pondered, researched, and sketched and was blessed to find help ... (continued)
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The Lord Jesus Christ Will Come Again
By President Russell M. Nelson
- President of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints
📅 October 2024
📖 general conference
The speaker recounts the unexpected passing of his wife Dantzel and how he was comforted by the Lord's Spirit when he was alone and devastated.
First, when my wife Dantzel unexpectedly passed away, I could not reach any of our children. There I was, alone, devastated, and crying out for help. Gratefully, through His Spirit, the Lord taught me why my dear Dantzel had been taken home. With that understanding, I was comforted. Over time, I was better able to cope with my grief.
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