Category: General Conference
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Place No More for the Enemy of My Soul
Lust is a deadly sin because it defiles the highest and holiest relationship given to us by God in mortality. Lust celebrates self indulgence. I feel much like Jacob of old, who said, “It grieveth me that I must use so much boldness of speech . . . before . . . many . .…
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He Is Risen!
Among all the facts of mortality, none is so certain as its end. Death comes to all; it is our universal heritage. If there is a design in this world in which we live, there must be a Designer. Man alone received intelligence Cleon Skousen would be chagrined to hear that from the prophet. Who…
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Mother Told Me
One of the reasons we must preserve mothers in the home is that children, those who must carry the future of the church, naturally look first to their mothers for guidance. If mother is not at home to guide them they may turn any number of other places to replace her inflcuence. Because it was…
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Our Duty to God: The Mission of Parents and Leaders to the Rising Generation
We each have a duty to God in relation to the rising generation. First and foremost is leading by example. Lead by understanding their hearts and walk beside them. Do you take the time to share your thoughts, feelings, and testimony with your youth? Listen We should participate with our youth in their Personal Progress…
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Be Ready
I need to keep oil more handy than I have recently. We must always be prepared to exercise our priesthood at a moment’s notice. That preparation is more than having oil handy – it requires developing power in the priesthood (equal to our authority as President Eggett told me). The preparation for rising generations is…
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Personal Revelation: The Teachings and Examples of the Prophets
The most important truths of our existence are the living reality of God as our Eternal Father, and His Son, Jesus Christ; the truthfulness of the restored gospel; and God’s purpose and direction for us as individuals. “And this is life eternal, that they might know thee the only true God, and Jesus Christ, whom…
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My Words Never Cease
If the words of the Lord to one prophet were sufficient for all people in all time then why have future prophets, and who is to say when it is enough – why have Isaiah if you already have Moses. Were the Christians who first had the gospel of Mark (the one we understand to…
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Ask, Seek, Knock
Certain guidelines prevail for those seeking to receive revelation pertaining to their personal responsibility. More amazing than modern technology is our opportunity to access information directly from heaven, without hardware, software, or monthly service fees. It is one of the most marvelous gifts the Lord has offered to mortals. It is His generous invitation to…
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“Repent … That I May Heal You”
The Lord’s desire that we come unto Him and be wrapped in His arms is often an invitation to repent. “Behold, he sendeth an invitation unto all men, for the arms of mercy are extended towards them, and he saith: Repent, and I will receive you.” When we sin, we turn away from God. When…
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A Few Degrees
“I believe I was the second most surprised person to learn that I was called as the Second Counselor in the First Presidency, the first being my wife.” Through years of service I have learned that the difference between happiness and misery in individuals, marriages, and families is often just a few degrees. Saul did…