Now, as a servant of the Lord, I dutifully warn those who advocate and practice abortion that they incur the wrath of Almighty God, who declared, “If men … hurt a woman with child, so that her fruit depart from her, … he shall be surely punished.” Russell M. Nelson, General Conference, April 1985https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/1985/04/reverence-for-life For … Read more
There is more than one reason why the church is advising our youth to attend colleges close to their homes where institutes of religion are available. It gives the parents the opportunity to stay close to their children; and if they have become alert and informed as President McKay admonished us last year, these parents … Read more
Doctrine Cannot Be Changed Boyd K. PackerApril 2013 General Conferencehttps://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/1993/10/for-time-and-all-eternity?lang=eng August 17, 1949 The attitude of the Church with reference to Negroes remains as it has always stood. It is not a matter of the declaration of a policy but of direct commandment from the Lord, on which is founded the doctrine of the Church … Read more
Beginning with October’s general conference and continuing thereafter, the Saturday evening sessions will be discontinued. Salt Lake City News Release, First Presidency Announces Changes to General Conference – 7 June 2021https://newsroom.churchofjesuschrist.org/article/general-conference-saturday-evening-session-update Therefore, after additional study and prayer, we have felt impressed to continue to hold the Saturday evening session of general conference Salt Lake City … Read more
I remember vividly an experience I had as a passenger in a small two-propeller airplane. One of its engines suddenly burst open and caught on fire. The propeller of the flaming engine was starkly stilled. As we plummeted in a steep spiral dive toward the earth, I expected to die. Some of the passengers screamed … Read more
Do Latter-day Saints believe that they will “get their own planet”? No. This idea is not taught in Latter-day Saint scripture, nor is it a doctrine of the Church. This misunderstanding stems from speculative comments unreflective of scriptural doctrine. Latter-day Saints believe that we are all sons and daughters of God and that all of … Read more
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Excerpt from an address by David O. McKay given in the April 1950 General Conference: 1 Qualifications and calling of missionaries The physically handicapped. Again there is the problem of the physically handicapped; of course you would like them to go, but think how they would interfere with their companions. Elders should go two by … Read more
Excerpt from an April 1930 General Conference talk by Sylvester Q. Cannon: 1 BENEFITS OF HIGH MORAL STANDARDS Now what are the evidences as to the benefits of the observance by the Latter-day Saints of high moral standards as compared with other people ? I would like to take the opportunity to give you certain … Read more
Saturday Morning Session Russell M. Nelson 5:07 David A. Bednar 15:19 Scott D. Whiting 10:21 Michelle D. Craig 9:44 Quentin L. Cook 14:44:00 Ronald A. Rasband 14:16:00 Dallin H. Oaks 16:19:00 Saturday Afternoon Session D. Todd Christofferson 15:11:00 Steven J. Lund 9:56:00 Gerrit W. Gong 14:44:00 W. Christopher Waddell 10:07:00 Matthew S. Holland 9:46:00 William … Read more
Excerpt from an October 2020 General conference talk by Quentin L. Cook:1 This was a time of tension on several fronts. Many Missourians considered Native Americans a relentless enemy and wanted them removed from the land. In addition many of the Missouri settlers were slave owners. And felt threatened by those who were opposed to … Read more
Excerpt from an October 2020 General conference talk by Quentin L. Cook:1 This was a time of tension on several fronts. Many Missourians considered Native Americans a relentless enemy and wanted them removed from the land. In addition many of the Missouri settlers were slave owners. And felt threatened by those who were opposed to … Read more
Excerpt from an April 2013 General Conference address by Thomas S. Monson: 1 Declared President Joseph F. Smith in October 1873, “Obedience is the first law of heaven.” Excerpts from an October 1873 discourse by Joseph F. Smith: 2 To say I have been very much interested in the instructions that we have had at … Read more
From the Atlantic, April 19, 2020: 1 New Zealand’s Prime Minister May Be the Most Effective Leader on the Planet Jacinda Ardern’s leadership style, focused on empathy, isn’t just resonating with her people; it’s putting the country on track for success against the coronavirus. Excerpt from an October 1947 General Conference address by Harold B. … Read more
From the April 2020 General Conference: 1 Saturday morning session Russell M. Nelson 6:40 M. Russell Ballard 18:46 James R. Rasband 9:46 Joy D. Jones 11:25 Neil L. Andersen 16:43 Douglas D. Holmes 11:33 Henry B. Eyring 15:43 Saturday afternoon session Ulisses Soares 17:12 John A. McCune 9:10 Gérald Caussé 10:42 Dale G. Renlund 14:39 … Read more
Excerpt from the April 2020 General Conference ‘Hosanna Shout’ instruction given by Russell M. Nelson: 1 Each one participating takes a clean white handkerchief, holding it by one corner and waves it in unison, while saying in unison, “hosanna, hosanna, hosanna to God and the Lamb” repeated three times followed by “amen, amen and amen”. … Read more
Excerpt from an April 2020 General Conference address by Russell M. Nelson: 1 Little did I know when I promised you at the October 2019 General Conference that this April conference would be memorable and unforgettable—that speaking to a visible congregation of fewer than 10 people would make this conference so memorable and unforgettable for … Read more
April 2 2020 instagram Post, Church of Jesus Christ:1 When we hear His servants, we hear Him. Listen to the words of the Savior at general conference. From the April 1942 General Conference, prophet Heber J. Grant: 2 “MESSAGE TO THE YOUTH To the youth of the Church we repeat all the foregoing advice, but above … Read more
April 2 2020 instagram Post, Church of Jesus Christ:1 When we hear His servants, we hear Him. Listen to the words of the Savior at general conference. Excerpt from an October 1947 General Conference Address by Apostle George F. Richards: 2 “PUNISHMENT OF THE WICKED We have many object lessons given us in the scriptures … Read more
April 2 2020 instagram Post, Church of Jesus Christ:1 When we hear His servants, we hear Him. Listen to the words of the Savior at general conference. General Conference talk given by Hartman Rector Jr., ‘Turning the Hearts’, April 1981: 2 “If children have a happy family experience they will not want to be homosexuals, … Read more
Excerpt from a Mar 23, 2020 Deseret News article, “1st Utahn to die of COVID-19 attended Bountiful temple last week, church confirms”: 1 Utah Department of Health officials announced the Davis County man’s death on Sunday in a news conference. They said he was over the age of 60 and had tested positive for COVID-19 … Read more
Excerpt from an April 1969 General Conference address by Ezra Taft Benson: 1 The world teaches birth control. Tragically, many of our sisters subscribe to its pills and practices when they could easily provide earthly tabernacles for more of our Father’s children. We know that every spirit assigned to this earth will come, whether through … Read more
Excerpt from an April 1969 General Conference address by Ezra Taft Benson: 1 The world teaches birth control. Tragically, many of our sisters subscribe to its pills and practices when they could easily provide earthly tabernacles for more of our Father’s children. We know that every spirit assigned to this earth will come, whether through … Read more
Excerpt from an April 1969 General Conference address by Ezra Taft Benson: 1 The world teaches birth control. Tragically, many of our sisters subscribe to its pills and practices when they could easily provide earthly tabernacles for more of our Father’s children. We know that every spirit assigned to this earth will come, whether through … Read more
Excerpt from an address by Lynn G. Robbins of the First Quorum of the Seventy, April 2005 General Conference: 1 “No bishop, no missionary should ever hesitate or lack the faith to teach the law of tithing to the poor. The sentiment of “They can’t afford to” needs to be replaced with “They can’t afford not to.” One of … Read more
Excerpt from an address by Lynn G. Robbins of the First Quorum of the Seventy, April 2005 General Conference: 1 “No bishop, no missionary should ever hesitate or lack the faith to teach the law of tithing to the poor. The sentiment of “They can’t afford to” needs to be replaced with “They can’t afford not to.” One of … Read more
Excerpt from a Women’s Fireside Address, General Conference, October 1978, ‘If We Want to Go Up, We Have to Get On’, Elaine Cannon: 1 Though we are women with different cultural backgrounds clear across the span of my voice, some with varying differences in personal situations (we may even clash at times on opinions regarding … Read more