Category: General Conference
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“If Ye Had Known Me”
When the people who say they have cast out devils in the name of Jesus and He says “depart ye workers of iniquity” it isn’t just that they didn’t know Him, it is that they led others astray by falsely professing to act in His name. Is it possible to believe in Christ and dutifully…
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Gratitude on the Sabbath Day
Gratitude Those who never receive a testimony of Christ will be judged according to their works and their knowledge but will not be held accountable for their testimony. Once his calling was to hand out toys in nursery and put them away later – it took years before he recognized that his calling was important…
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The Righteous Judge
A shameful example of unrighteous judgment comes from the parable of the lost sheep, when the Pharisees and scribes ill-judged both the Savior and His dinner company, saying, “This man receiveth sinners, and eateth with them” —they were oblivious to the fact that they were sinners themselves. Possessed of condemning hearts, the scribes and Pharisees…
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The Blessings of Worship
Latter-day Saints are exceptional when it comes to serving in Church callings. But sometimes we may go about our work routinely, as though we are merely performing a job. Sometimes our attendance at meetings and our service in the kingdom may lack the holy element of worship. And without that, we are missing an incomparable…
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To Whom Shall We Go?
Our precious relationships with families, friends, the Lord, and His restored Church are among the things that matter most in life. Because these relationships are so important, they should be cherished, protected, and nurtured. One of the most heart-wrenching stories in scripture occurred when “many of [the Lord’s] disciples” found it hard to accept His…
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The Great Plan of Redemption
A few months before President Boyd K. Packer passed away, general priesthood and auxiliary leaders had the precious opportunity of having him speak to us. I have not been able to quit thinking about what he said. He shared that he had searched backward throughout his lifetime, looking for evidence of the sins that he had…
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The Sacrament Can Help Us Become Holy
I invite all of us to consider five ways to increase the impact and power of our regular participation in the sacred ordinance of the sacrament, an ordinance that can help us become holy. Prepare in Advance Arrive Early Sing and Learn from the Words of the Sacrament Hymn Spiritually Participate in the Sacrament Prayers…
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Joy and Spiritual Survival
These are the latter days, so none should be surprised when we see prophecy fulfilled. Despite the danger, Lehi boldly declared the truth of the gospel – man is that he might have joy. We can have joy despite a bad day, a bad week, or even a bad year.
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The Perfect Path to Happiness
At the conclusion of this beautiful portrayal of our Heavenly Father’s plan for us (Man’s Search for Happiness), the crowd silently filed out, many visibly touched by the message of the film. The young visitor next to me did not arise. I asked if he had enjoyed the presentation. His emphatic response: “This is the…
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Principles and Promises
He challenges us to live the Word of Wisdom and claim it’s promised blessings for ourselves.