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The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints
holds General Conference twice a year.
6 months ago
I shared with you some of my favorite quotes or highlights from the October 2013 Conference,
& now I would like to share with you my highlights from the April 2014 Conference...
I've been slacking on getting my highlights up because we're moving in a week.
Yep, that's right.
Una semana...
I'll have Sunday's highlights up when I finish writing that post,
but as of right now
there's no knowing when that will be.
Here are my highlights from Saturday morning & afternoon sessions.
Prepare to be spiritually uplifted...
Keep in mind these are my hurried notes & they are not all word for word.
Defending your faith requires courage & courtesy on your part.
- Elder Jeffrey R. Holland
You may wonder if taking a religious stand is worth it.
Yes, it is worth it!
- Elder Jeffrey R. Holland
Hate is an ugly word.
-Elder Jeffrey R. Holland
The bumper sticker question, 'What Would Jesus Do?' will not always bring a popular response.
-Elder Jeffrey R. Holland
Christlike love is the greatest need we have on this planet.
- Elder Jeffrey R. Holland
Pure Christlike love flowing from true righteousness can change the world.
- Elder Jeffrey R. Holland
Defend your beliefs with courtesy & compassion, but defend them.
- Elder Jeffrey R. Holland
It is so very important for us to focus on what matters most
because temporal things can be taken from us at any moment.
- Elder Ronald A. Rasband
It's our responsibility to serve others & make each other's burdens light.
- Elder Ronald A. Rasband
We should value & love what the Savior loves.
- Elder Ronald A. Rasband
Christ was always thinking of others.
- Elder Carlos H. Amado
Intimate feelings were designed to help us want to marry & have children.
Part of why we're here on Earth is to learn to control those mortal feelings.
- Sister Linda S. Reeves
We need to counsel with our children & youth on an ongoing basis with love, patience, & understanding.
- Sister Linda S. Reeves
Pornography damages lives.
How do we protect our children & youth?
The greatest filter is the personal & eternal filter of a strong testimony of Jesus Christ
& of our Heavenly Father's love for us.
- Sister Linda S. Reeves
It's okay if the house is a mess & the kids are still in their pajamas.
The only things that need to be accomplished are daily scripture study & prayer,
as well as weekly family home evenings.
- Sister Linda S. Reeves
We must want to change our hearts & desires
& be humble enough to ask for the help necessary.
- Sister Linda S. Reeves
The worst whirlwinds are the temptations of the adversary.
Repentance will subdue the winds of sin.
- Elder Neil L. Andersen
The whirlwinds in your youth can increase your spiritual roots
preparing you for your years ahead.
- Elder Neil L. Andersen
Challenges will come to you,
but as you trust in God they will strengthen your faith.
- Elder Neil L. Andersen
Sometimes you have to stand alone.
Stand in holy places & be not moved.
Doctrine & Covenants 87:8
- Elder Neil L. Andersen
In the Gospel of Jesus Christ there is no room for bullying or ridicule.
- Elder Neil L. Andersen
As you live righteously year after year,
your experiences will confirm to you again & again
that Jesus is the Christ.
- Elder Neil L. Andersen
Whoever you are & wherever you may be,
you hold in your hands the happiness of more people than you can imagine.
- President Henry B. Eyring
Duties must sometimes be difficult
because their purpose is to move us along the path
to live forever with Heavenly Father.
- President Henry B. EyringYou cannot force righteousness.
- President Henry B. Eyring
If you let Christ lead your family,
all things will work out.
- President Henry B. Eyring
Faith is the anecdote for fear.
- Elder Russell M. Nelson
Are we securely tied to God so that our faith shows
or are we actually tied to something else?
Let your faith show.
- Elder Russell M. Nelson
Too many people look only at their bank balance for peace.
- Elder Russell M. Nelson
All truth emanates from God.
- Elder Russell M. Nelson
Keeping divine commandments brings blessings, every time.
- Elder Russell M. Nelson
Wrong is never right.
- Elder Russell M. Nelson
We must be sure to sincerely love those we want to help in righteousness
so they can begin to develop confidence in God's love.
- Elder Richard G. Scott
Love & trust are very important when helping others grow in the Gospel.
- Elder Richard G. Scott
We best serve our Father in Heaven by righteously following Christ's example.
- Elder Richard G. Scott
Don't participate in selective obedience,
but be 100% obedient to God's commandments.
- Elder Robert D. Hales
Why do we choose to be disobedient when we know the eternal consequences of sin?
- Elder Robert D. Hales
Follow the signs to reach your destination instead of mindlessly following others.
- Elder Claudio D. Zivic
We need to get to the point where we have a desire to keep the commandments
rather than be constantly reminded to stay on the path.
- Elder Claudio D. Zivic
Destructive words can take a situation from hazardous to fatal.
- Elder W. Craig Zwick
We need to cultivate respect for each other
& try to understand the other person's perspective.
- Elder W. Craig Zwick
Practice asking what's going through their mind & listen.
Have empathy for the feelings & context of others.
- Elder W. Craig Zwick
Family history work is essential in connecting eternal families.
- Elder Quentin L. Cook
Our family history centers are now in our homes.
- Elder Quentin L. Cook
Families should hold family tree gatherings
& do family history work together as a family after church.
- Elder Quentin L. Cook
The eternally significant blessing of uniting our own families is is almost beyond comprehension.
- Elder Quentin L. Cook
Family commitments & expectations should be at the top of our priorities.
- Elder Quentin L. Cook
Since I didn't share everything
I encourage you to listen to or read the other wonderful words spoken at Conference...
Saturday morning:
Welcome to Conference by President Thomas S. Monson
The Cost--and Blessings--of Discipleship by Elder Jeffrey R. Holland
The Joyful Burden of Discipleship by Elder Ronald A. Rasband
Christ the Redeemer by Elder Carlos H. Amado
Protection from Pornography - A Christ-Focused Home by Sister Linda S. Reeves
Spiritual Whirlwinds by Elder Neil L. Andersen
A Priceless Heritage of Hope by President Henry B. Eyring
Saturday afternoon:
Let Your Faith Show by Elder Russell M. Nelson
"I Have Given You an Example" by Elder Richard G. Scott
"If Ye Love Me, Keep My Commandments" by Elder Robert D. Hales
Let's Not Take the Wrong Way by Elder Claudio D. Zivic
What Are You Thinking? by Elder W. Craig Zwick
Roots and Branches by Elder Quentin L. Cook
xoxo
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