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General Conference: “Today Is the Time”

In his talk “Today Is the Time” Elder Walter F Gonzalez speaks of the need to prepare ourselves now. He opens his talk by sharing the story of the saints in Peru and their reaction to a devastating earthquake. Elder Gonzalez shares accounts of leaders who immediately went in search of fellow ward members, as soon as they had made sure their families were safe. He spoke of the dangers that they faced and how they worked for several days to find missing members among the ruin. Elder Gonzalez then asks if we know when we will be hit by … Continue reading →

Are You Worried about Others’ Perceptions?

Are you ever reluctant to follow the counsel of the prophet, because you are worried how others will perceive you? For instance are you reluctant to talk about food storage or to buy large amounts of food all at once because you are worried that people will think that you are strange? Or are you reluctant to explain why you always decline boating invitations on a Sunday? Do you wish that you could relax your modesty standards? Are you afraid to share the gospel with friends because you think it will change your relationship? These are all instances in which … Continue reading →

General Conference: “Remember and Perish Not”

In his talk “Remember and Perish Not” Elder Marlin K Jensen opens his talk by sharing how he felt the first time that he spoke at General Conference. He goes on to speak of how much he likes to share his memories with those around him, though as a youth he said he would not do this. Elder Jensen then begins to speak about the importance of remembering. Elder Jensen says: “If we pay close attention to the uses of the word remember in the holy scriptures, we will recognize that remembering in the way God intends is a fundamental … Continue reading →

Now Is the Time to Prepare

In Alma 34:32 it says “this life is the time to prepare to meet God.” It is important that we do the things necessary so that we can return to our Heavenly Father. There are several areas in our life that we need to prepare so that we can face the trials that will come our way. The first way that we can prepare is to build our testimony of the gospel. We can do this by attending church, reading the scriptures and praying daily. It is important that we help others and take the opportunity to bear our testimony. … Continue reading →

Standing Out

A few years ago I moved to a new area, and there was a family that lived in the apartment above me. We would exchange hellos, but nothing really went beyond that. However, there was something familiar about them. I was almost certain that they were members of the church. One day I sat outside reading “The Ensign” while my daughter played on the lawn. As the mother walked by she noticed my magazine and then asked if I was LDS. I answered yes. She went on to explain that they were only in this apartment for a few months, … Continue reading →

General Conference: “Wherefore, Settle This in Your Hearts”

In his talk “Wherefore, Settle This in Your Hearts” Elder Larry W Gibbons speaks about the importance of keeping the commandments. He shares that the commandments are not meant as restrictions but rather as guideposts that will lead to happiness if we choose to follow them. Elder Gibbons stresses the importance of recognizing that the commandments are there to help us to be happy. By following the commandments each of us can follow the path that will lead us back to Christ. Elder Gibbons goes on to say that it is important that we remember that our goal is to … Continue reading →