Category: First Presidency
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Restoration by Revelation
The content discusses the relationship between God’s vast knowledge and what He reveals to humanity, illustrated through a pier and the ocean. It outlines the organizational structure of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, emphasizing how revelations have guided the church from its restoration by Joseph Smith to the present, affirming that God…
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Succession in the LDS Church
President Russell M. Nelson of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints passed away on September 27, 2025. His succession involves the dissolution of the First Presidency, leading to the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles seeking revelation for a new President, followed by ordination and a Solemn Assembly at the General Conference where members…
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Peace, Be Still
In “Peacemakers Needed“, President Russell M. Nelson states “Today, I am asking us to interact with others in a higher, holier way. … ‘If there is anything virtuous, lovely, or of good report or praiseworthy’ [Articles of Faith 1:13] that we can say about another person … that should be our standard of communication.” As…
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Lifting Our Burdens
At Easter we celebrate the Atonement of Jesus Christ. The Atonement overcame the burdens mortality has imposed on us: death, sin, and trials. Through His Atonement we can have any burden lifted from our shoulders. We can receive rest even if life seems restless. Come Unto Me, All Ye That Labor In Matthew 11:28-30 we…
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Be One
In a member devotional held in the Illinois area, President Dallin H. Oaks gave an address on covenants, being one, and changing our nature to live the Gospel of Jesus Christ (starting at 53:05). One of the important things that we must remember as a people is to take an address such as this as…
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Attributes of Discipleship
In “Legacy of Encouragement“, President Henry B. Eyring discusses the attributes of the two most important women in his life. His mother and his wife. Through those attributes of discipleship, both women created a legacy that encourages disciples of Christ to walk on the covenant path. In like manner, my mother left me a legacy…
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Anxiously Engaged
In “Helping the Poor and Distressed“, President Dallin H. Oaks quotes Doctrine and Covenants 58:27 which says that “men should be anxiously engaged in a good cause”. The phrase “anxiously engaged” has made me ponder what the Lord is asking and if I am living up to that request. Anxious Let us look at the…
Whether By Mine Own Voice 