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General Conference: “The True and Living Church”

In his talk “The True and Living Church” President Henry B. Eyring speaks about how the church is true and it continues even after a prophet passes away. President Eyring points out the keys of the priesthood were restored to the earth by the Apostle Peter when he gave them Joseph Smith. Joseph Smith conferred those keys to the quorum of the Twelve, so the church continued after he died. President Eyring points out that it is important to live worthily so that the keys will continue to be on the earth. We truly sustain our leaders when we heed … Continue reading →

Young Men: “Give Heed Unto the Prophet’s Words”

In his talk “Give Heed Unto the Prophet’s Words” Elder Quentin L. Cook speaks to the priesthood session of conference. He opens his talk by sharing an account of how the firefighters fought the fires in Southern California last year. These brave men and women stood strong in the face of fast advancing flames, saving both lives and property. He points out that each of us will face times of crisis and danger, but that we need to respond appropriately. He points out that heeding the words of the prophets is one of the most important things we can do. … Continue reading →

General Conference: “Salt Lake Tabernacle Rededication”

In his talk “Salt Lake Tabernacle Dedication” President James E Faust speaks of the events leading up to the building of the tabernacle. He points out that only two buildings that were built for worship up to that point were the Kirtland and Nauvoo temples. He goes on to say that the one church building they did build was also used as a schoolhouse. President Faust speaks of the meetings that the saints had in Nauvoo and Kirtland. They were held outside and often inclement weather would interrupt them. However the saints would stay and listen to Joseph Smith despite … Continue reading →

LDS Family Week in Review: May 27th – June 2nd

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Gospel Doctrine: In The Marriage of the King’s Son, we discussed the parable of the wedding feast, in which the only attendees were those from the street. In Render to Caeser the Things Which Are Caesers, we talked about what the Lord wants from us – and it isn’t our money. In Faith to Move Mountains, we considered how the Lord might ask us to move mountains slowly and in His own time. And in The Cursing of the Fig Tree, we talked about what Christ’s blight on a simple plant could teach. Monday, May 28th: In Dinner Discussion 2007 … Continue reading →

Family Home Evening: Modern Day Prophets

This family home evening lesson is based loosely on the conference talk “Prophets—Pioneer and Modern Day” by Elder Earl C Tingey. The talk focuses on the many blessings that the church received while President Brigham Young and President Gordon B Hinckley were prophets of the church. This topic can be as broad or as narrow as you wish. You can easily include all of the prophets in the talk or focus specifically on President Gordon B Hinckley. You can open the family home evening lesson by reading Doctrine and Covenants 1:38. You can talk about what that scripture means. It … Continue reading →

General Conference: “Prophets–Pioneer and Modern Day”

In his talk “Prophets—Pioneer and Modern Day” Elder Earl C Tingey talks about Brigham Young and President Gordon B Hinckley. He lists their accomplishments as well as comparing them to each other. The talk focuses on how the Lord blesses his prophets and the people of the church. Elder Tingey begins by speaking about Brigham Young. He lists several accomplishments of Brigham Young. One of which was taking the saints across the plains and helping them build a prosperous city from practically nothing. President Young went on to organize 400 more colonies throughout the West. Elder Tingey speaks of some … Continue reading →