I really enjoyed yesterday’s sessions.
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Again, I am being joined by my former student Blake. Blake is a Yankees fan, recent law grad, from Idaho, and currently a Gospel Doctrine teacher. I very much enjoyed chatting with him yesterday.
President Eyring:
There is but one plan of happiness. That plan is to follow all the commandments of God.
When sins are forgiving, HE can remember them no more.
Success in marriage will require the presence and guidance of the Holy Ghost.
Elder Dallin H. Oaks:
The 10 Commandments
Love the Lord is the greatest commandment.
We offend God when we serve other gods.
Our theology starts with “Heavenly Parents.”
The law of the state does not trump God’s law.
Sister Bonnie L. Oscarson (General YM President):
New morality is just the old immorality.
As you are converted, you will have a desire and conviction to share with others.
Elder Richard Maynes:
Building our spiritual endurance.
Elder Richard G. Scott:
The Atonement brings personal strength to the children of God.
There are long-term and short-term consequences of sin.
We need to build fortifications against the memory of our past guilt.
President Monson:
President Monson remembered his wife Frances who passed away shortly after the last General Conference.
We will pull through challenges if we make the Gospel of Jesus Christ the center of our lives.
Mormon Tabernacle finishes things up with “We Thank Thee O’ God For a Prophet.”
Pres. Eyring is getting choked up. Blake, watch out! 🙂
That is how I know it is gonna be a great talk.
Forgiveness does not always come quickly….but it comes.
So no turning down any callings.
Pres. Eyring always has such tender stories about his parents.
His father’s signature is on Neal A. Maxwell’s master’s thesis.
“Well it is over isn’t it?” 🙂
Wow, he only heard his mom cry twice!?
We need the help of God AND time to become polished.
It is not instant oatmeal.
This is a pretty amazing promise from President Cannon. He has prepared a way for each of us to achieve salvation. He has also provided angels to keep watch over us.
Here come the tears.
They are always there!
Get ready for a talk on religious freedom here.
Political correctness. Boom!
The word makes me cringe. He also mentions family and cultural traditions. I think that covers a range of things along with political correctness.
Sounds like this is the Church’s response to the DOMA ruling in June.
I read this study. I wonder how much is due to economy and not decaying moral standards.
There is never one factor. It is a complex soup.
To be honest, like Elder Christopherson’s talk, I will hold off on comment on specifics of this talk. To be honest, I think there are a range of religious AND secular reasons to worry about some of these trends.
Ah, gay marriage. Not a matter of whether he would talk about it, but when.
There is danger in focusing only on the gay marriage aspect. There also needs to be a discussion of the nature of homosexuality. I can see how many people will use this talk to justify their decision to treat LGBT individuals improperly.
Wow! Are you a moral coward? Strong language.
But how is free religious exercise being infringed? This has not been clearly explain to me.
I cannot even fathom being a poor widow and be asked to give up your child.
No kidding!
This principle of exercising faith before living a commandment was a major struggle for those I taught on my mission.
New morality=Old immorality
I really do think the new youth teaching program is a step above the previous plan. Allows youth to learn the gospel in their own way.
Shorter Sis. Oscarson: You can’t convert someone else beyond your own conversion.
Rest hymn!
A rest hymn about working! No fair! 🙂
Sidenote: Elder Scott was one of the three Apostles I met on my mission. I remember that he was very short.
Do you think we saw in the pre-existence the things that we would have to go through to be saved?
Quality of our eternal future is dependent on our personal endurance in this life.
Basketball!!!
Which is more difficult physical endurance or spiritual endurance?
I am not sure if I am good at either one! 🙂
Darn, I have been doing this whole conditioning thing wrong!
That is a powerful family history story! Wow.
This story seems like it is really designed for those who have lost missionaries this past year.
My wife mentioned that Sister Mayne (left behind with the 8 children) is also a hero to remember.
Hear that. Idaho youth are impressive.
Or in need of extra guidance…
Elder Scott talking about the Atonement. A good combination.
The story of the people of Ammon goes to show how covenants may or may not extend to future generations.
The Lord sees weaknesses different than rebellion.
Elder Scott pointing out that we need to build fortifications against the memory of our past guilt.
Repentance is NOT punishment.
Fill your life with service to others.
Elder Scott’s talk proving once again that every word of the Book of Mormon is important, even the war chapters.
Good point.
This song gives me goosebumps.
In a good way.
President Monson is a journal keeper.
Behind every great Priesthood holder is an even better woman.
Has Shem commented about Pres. Monson’s ears yet?
Nope! He must not be paying attention…:)
Pres. Monson is the go to person when it comes to giving deathbed comfort.
He has a lot of experience with such things. I think I have heard this story. I love these stories.
That is amazing faith to ask for a blessing that you can’t even hear.
We lost or cable feed…right after Pres. Monson said, “Amen.” Hmmm 🙂
“We Thank Thee O’ God For a Prophet.”
Lots of great counsel in this session. I can’t wait for the afternoon session.
Thanks for joining me! I am looking forward to this afternoon as well.