Whether by Mine Own Voice: Personalizing General Conference
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The Formula for Peace and Rest
At the October 2022 General Conference of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, President Russell M. Nelson through his three addresses provided a formula for us to receive peace and rest. This formula includes three tenets, finding the truth, overcoming the world, and access to temples. A Strong Statement Before I dive into…
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Music and Conference
Music has been an important part of my life. My mom sang in a group called Sweet Adelines. I sang in school and church choirs growing up, had a non-speaking role in our High School Musical “Babes in Arms”, and have always loved how music can represent my moods. The music sung and performed at…
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Preparation Through Invitation
The October 2022 Semi-annual General Conference of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints will be held on October first and second in Salt Lake City, Utah. Thinking about how to prepare for this conference, my mind keeps coming back to the invitation that the prophet President Russell M. Nelson gave at the April…
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For Christ So Loved Us
In “For God So Loved Us” Elder Michael T. Ringwood discusses how God sending Christ to the earth was not “to condemn the world; but that the world through him might be saved” (John 3:17). We know that Christ atoned for our sins to make it possible for us to repent and return to Heavenly…
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A Covenant People
Covenants with God bind us to him and allow us to experience true happiness. Whenever the Gospel of Jesus Christ has been on earth, those who choose to align themselves with the gospel become covenant people. In “Covenants with God Strengthen, Protect, and Prepare Us for Eternal Glory“, Sister Jean B. Bingham states “As we…
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Strength and Weakness
We all have weaknesses. Our lives are built such that we can change our weaknesses into strengths. Spiritually, “as we humble ourselves and exercise faith in Jesus Christ, the grace of Christ and His infinite atoning sacrifice make it possible to change” (“Then Will I Make Weak Things Become Strong” – Elder Kevin S. Hamilton).…
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Wonderful and Awesome
The featured image is of Davidson’s Glacier in Alaska. It is truly a wonder and an awesome sight to behold. God’s creations in putting in place the plan of happiness also strike awe and wonder into our hearts. “May the remembrance of what our eyes have seen and our hearts have felt increase our amazement…
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Doctrines
“I wish we all had a better understanding of the loving doctrine and policies that our Heavenly Father and His Son, Jesus Christ, have established in The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.” So states President Dallin H. Oaks, First Counselor of The First Presidency in “Divine Love in the Father’s Plan” (April 2022…
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Having Our Heart In It
In his address “Our Heartfelt All“, Elder Dieter F. Uchtdorf discusses our commitment to Christ and His gospel. He states “If we want the Savior to lift us heavenward, then our commitment to Him and His gospel can’t be casual or occasional.” There is a struggle in life where we have obligations and yet need…
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What Is My Story?
At the end of “Hamilton” is a song titled “Who Lives, Who Dies, Who Tells Your Story”. The lyrics talk about the life of Alexander Hamilton in a nutshell and how his story came to light via Eliza his wife. There is a part of that song that I think every one of us asks…
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