Category: General Conference
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Conversion to the Will of God
Conversion to the will of God was one of the major themes of the April 2022 General Conference. At least seven of the addresses given touched or focused on this topic. For me, conversion is a process that occurs throughout one’s lifetime. I will be taking my points from the following addresses: A Mighty Change…
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Neither Fear Nor Heed
In the April 2022 General Conference, Elder David A. Bednar discussed how the hymn “Let Us All Press On” led him to ponder on heeding not detractors’ words. He focused on the line “We will heed not what the wicked may say, but the Lord alone we will obey.” That is the melody lyric. The…
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Missionary Service – A Win-Win-Win
One of the themes for the April 2022 General Conference was missionary service. There were several talks given starting with President Nelson’s opening remarks. The following is the list of addresses referring to this theme: President Ballard – Missionary Service Blessed My Life Forever Elder Aidukaitis – Lift Up Your Heart and Rejoice Elder Cook…
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The Spirit of Contention
In his opening remarks at the April 2022 General Conference of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, President Russell M. Nelson stated “Contention violates everything the Savior stood for and taught.” This was in reference to the conflict in Ukraine, but I believe it was also a calling to see how we can…
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Fixing Our Focus On Christ
In President Russell M. Nelson’s concluding remarks at the October 2021 General Conference titled “Make Time for the Lord”, he discusses how we can fix our focus on Jesus Christ. That by doing so we can “make [our] own spiritual foundation firm and able to stand the test of time”. How can we fix our…
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The Identity of the Church
I’ve discussed that “identity” is one of the themes of the October 2021 General Conference. I’ve mainly discussed it in terms of our individual identity as children of God. In “The Name of the Church Is Not Negotiable“, Elder Neil L. Anderson discusses the identity of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Christ…
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Simple General Conference Packet – April 2022
A way to take notes for the April 2022 General Conference The attached PDF can be used to take notes during the April 2022 General Conference. In the October 2021 General Conference, President Nelson stated “I invite you to listen for three things during this conference: pure truth, the pure doctrine of Christ, and pure…
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Discipleship and Discipline
In “Look Down the Road“, Elder Alvin F. Meredith III states, “There is no discipleship without discipline.” This line jumped out at me when he said it in the General Conference and again when I reread his talk. Let’s discuss discipleship, discipline, and how they are related. Discipleship and discipline both derive from the word…
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A Happy, Abundant Life
In “Miracles of the Gospel of Jesus Christ“, Elder Carlos G. Revillo Jr states “The gospel is truly the way to a happy, abundant life.” Let’s look at the gospel and how it provides a happy, abundant life. The gospel does this by providing each of us: Identity Purpose A Sense of Belonging The Confidence…
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Replacing Doubt with Faith
“Doubt is an enemy of faith and joy. … doubt is the breeding ground for spiritual hurricanes.” states Elder Sean Douglas in “Facing Our Spiritual Hurricanes by Believing in Christ.” The one thing that has tempted me to move away from my faith is doubt. It is one of, if not the major factor for…
Whether By Mine Own Voice 