Whether by Mine Own Voice: Personalizing General Conference
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Restored and Restoring
“We believe all that God has revealed, all that He does now reveal, and we believe that He will yet reveal many great and important things pertaining to the kingdom of God” (Articles of Faith 1:9). This article of faith is the best description of the restoration of the gospel of Jesus Christ. Members of…
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Joy for All
In “Welcome to the Church of Joy“, Elder Patrick Kearon talks about us having reason to be joyful. He states, “Because of the loving plan of our Heavenly Father for each of His children, and because of the redeeming life and mission of our Saviour, Jesus Christ, we can–and should–be the most joyful people on…
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Rebellion
Rebellion is “the action or process of resisting authority, control, or convention.” Let’s face it, we all have a little rebellion within us. It’s natural to feel this way. In “Burying Our Weapons of Rebellion“, Elder D. Todd Christofferson states, “May we bury – very, very deep – any element of rebellion against God in our lives…
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Pride
President Ezra Taft Benson was the church’s president throughout my teenage years. I remember seeing him at the Hill Cumorah during a scout jamboree. One of my most impactful spiritual experiences came when he spoke to us. There was a tarp spread out over the speaking area. It was a warm, sunny day and the…
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October 2024 General Conference Invitations
15 Invitations From October 2024 General Conference The following table is taken from the Church News article, “15 invitations from October 2024 general conference by the First Presidency, Quorum of the Twelve Apostles“. The article gives a brief summary of the invitation and is a good overview of what each member of the First Presidency…
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Enduring Faith
In “Faithful to the End“, Sister Andrea Muñoz Spannaus asks, “Have you ever wondered how you can be faithful to God while living in a world of sin? Where do you get the strength to go forward and continue doing good? How do you experience true joy?” There have been times in my life when…
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Playing Within God’s System
In life, we are surrounded by systems. There are family systems, employment systems, government systems, religious systems, etcetera. Systems can help us to grow and to stay grounded. Playing within a system can be a joyful experience. Soccer Anyone who knows me knows I love soccer (football outside the US). I started playing the game…
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Trust
In “Trust in the Lord“, Elder Paul B. Pieper states, “Our relationship with God will grow only to the degree we are willing to place our trust in Him.” Our experiences in this mortal life affect how much trust we are willing to place in others. This includes placing our trust in God. But even…
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Having Integrity
“Living a life of integrity requires us to be true to God, to each other, and to our divine identity.” Elder Jack N. Gerard made this statement in his address, “Integrity: A Christlike Attribute.” There are two definitions to integrity when one searches online. They are: Morality What does it mean to have strong moral…
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The Strength In My Weakness
Every year the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints announces a youth theme. In 2024, the theme is “I Am a Disciple of Jesus Christ.” Along with developing and announcing the youth theme, the church also creates a soundtrack of new songs that relate to the theme. One song is specifically composed for the…
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