This morning, President Thomas S. Monson spoke about his wife Sister Frances Monson. She passed away shortly after the last General Conference. I want to dedicate this thread to her and Pres. Monson.
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Elder Quentin L. Cook:
Spiritual Bondage and subjection
Ideological or political beliefs inconsistent with Church doctrine are a form of bondage.
Elder Neil Anderson
Ordinances invite us to increased faith.
Talk mostly about the priesthood order. (sorry, I am a bit slow to note taking here)
“Whatever your situation, your home will be bless by priesthood power.”
Elder David M. McConkie
Speaking to the teachers of the Church.
“You must not teach your own opinions or ideas.”
Personal spiritual preparation is the key.
An emphasis on teaching students, rather than just repeating well worn stories.
Elder Kevin Scott Hamilton:
Attending our Sunday meetings as a version of holding to the rod.
Elder Adrián Ochoa
Don’t forget to look up. Watch for the signs of the times.
Elder Terence M. Vinson:
Members of the Church are entitled to a spiritual witness.
We do not need to rely on our own strength.
Christ is always near.
Elder Russell M. Nelson:
Revere human life, in each of its many stages.
President Monson:
Wrapping up Conference with a hearty farewell.
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Looks like Elder Christofferson was excited to hear what Elder Andersen is going to speak on. Cameras caught him peeking over at Elder Andersen’s notes.
There have been a lot of Pioneer hymns this conference.
Huh, so Elder Cook is an opera person.
To do list: Read Jeremiah and Lamentations.
Yeah, not high on my list 🙂
Bondage? Uh, oh!
How many members of the Twelve are lawyers? Just three?
I only know Elder Cook and Elder Oaks.
“False gods like wealth and fame.”
Intellectual bondage? What do you think that means?
I think that is what comes from reading Cleon Skousen. Or ideological rigidness. Something like that.
Addictions….the first form of bondage.
This story about lawyers is not wholly uncommon. Major reason why I decided practicing law was not for me.
You are not going to be a lawyer? I need to get caught up with you.
Ideological or political beliefs inconsistent with Church doctrine. The next major form of bondage.
“Isn’t this grandpa’s house too?”
Next form of bondage….Government, I think.
What media outlets do you think the Apostles read or listen to?
They definitely read the Catholic Journal “First Things.” The political comments aligns with it quite a bit.
“Man does not own the blinds, or the window, or the warmth”. Elder Andersen referring to the Priesthood.
Two abortion references this Conference. Most specific references I have heard in a while…or ever.
Elder Andersen about why women don’t hold the Priesthood…There is much we do not know.
This seems to be a more direct response to Ordain Women than Elder Christopherson’s was.
I agree.
Giving priesthood blessings or officiating in priesthood ordinances unworthily is taking the name of God in vain. I have never heard it described that way before.
I don’t think I have ever known anyone who was underwhelmed with a church calling.
I have not had one in 10 months…I am starting to forget.
I hate to be pessimistic, but I don’t really see this talk as appeasing OW.
No, not at all.
Brother McConkie speaking to the teachers of the Church.
Blake, he is taking to you Gospel Doctrine teachers.
“This is why you cannot fail.” No pressure.
I am inadequate.
No, you are not. In other words: Everyone one is inadequate.
“You must not teach your own opinions or ideas”. Guilty as charged.
Daily preparation will help you teach with power.
Aristotle and Kant are approved materials…right?
If you just quote as coming from Isaiah you should be okay.
Holy Ghost is really hitting me hard on this talk. I will definitely come back and read this one.
Some good reminders that you already know about.
It really is an enriching experience when a person’s comment in class leads the discussion.
“Go where the promptings take you”.
This would be a great meme.
Another talk about leaving the Church.
Hmmmm
Lehi’s dream is truly one of the most tragic stories in the Book of Mormon.
Kevin Scott Hamilton…not the ice skater. #runawaybride
This talk is for those who go to sacrament meeting, skip out on Sunday school and Priesthood.
Or who elect to take certain days off.
Bean burritos, I am getting hungry again.
I still have Diet Coke on my mind from the addiction talk.
Bloggers with false credibility. I think that was a swipe at people who buy Twitter followers.
Ha! I am a qualified blogger.
Don’t look at porn and don’t look at anti-Joseph Smith material.
I have mixed feelings about the effect of looking at anti material. For some people it can be good because it prompts them to investigate and solidify their testimony. For others, it can destroy their testimony.
Elder Vinson is from Oz.
We do not need to rely on our own strength.
A fire of the President Monson variety. Haha!
That fly is testing Elder Vinson’s patience.
Everybody says Life of Pi is such a good show. I guess I will have to watch it.
My son recently read the book. The book deals more with the religious aspect. It is in the movie, but in a rather vague sense.
The last verse of Enos has long been one of my favorite Book of Mormon scriptures.
Revere human life, in each of its many stages.
You got the line more accurately than me.
Love life through each of its many stages. Abortion reference #3.
How you use your body will determine your destiny.
Self mastery builds a strong conscience.
The Gospel of Jesus Christ is a gospel of change.
The state defending marriage does not prohibit gay marriage as an option.
I am not good at interviews.
Our testimony will be a protection for us against the buffetings of Satan.
I love this songs. Good one to end on.
This General Conference seems to have really been focused on providing counsel and comfort for those who are struggling.
Yeah, from a variety of angles. And with a variety of struggles.