Tag: Julie B Beck
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The Vision of Prophets regarding Relief Society: Faith, Family, Relief
Faith, families, and relief—these three words have come to represent the vision of prophets for the relief society. I think Sister Beck may quote every prophet from Joseph Smith to Thomas S. Monson regarding Relief Society in this talk.
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What I Hope My Granddaughters (and Grandsons) Will Understand about Relief Society
I hope my granddaughters will understand that Relief Society today is organized after a pattern of discipleship that existed in the ancient Church. What is the pattern? It seems to be the pattern of individual effort based on faith in Christ and guided by personal revelation and priesthood direction. Rather than being selected by popular…
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Mothers Who Know
More than at any time in history we need mothers who know. Mothers who know desire to bear children. Mothers who know honor sacred ordinances and covenants. These mothers know that they are going to Sacrament meeting where covenants are made. They know that if they are not pointing their children to the temple, they…
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Daughters in My Kingdom: The History and Work of Relief Society
Prevailing myths imply that we are of lower importance than men, that we are generally sweet but uninformed, and that no matter what we do, we will never be enough to be accepted by our Heavenly Father. As the Apostle Peter said, there are “false teachers among you, who privily shall bring in damnable heresies,…
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“And upon the Handmaids in Those Days Will I Pour Out My Spirit”
Personal revelation helps us navigate our lives. Personal revelation is a renewable resource. I have felt that there has never been a greater need for increased faith and personal righteousness. There has never been a greater need for strong families and homes. There has never been more that could be done to help others who…
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Relief Society: A Sacred Work
We operate in the manner of the priesthood – which means that we seek, receive, and act on revelation; make decisions in councils; and concern ourselves with caring for individuals one by one. President Boyd K. Packer has taught that “the Relief Society has very broad responsibilities. . . . Attendance at the Sunday meeting…
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Fulfilling the Purpose of Relief Society
We have sought inspiration from the Lord to know how to assist the priesthood in building up the kingdom of God on the earth. Through Relief Society, women have an official role in the Church with great responsibilities, “including working in the temple and teaching the gospel.” Further, Relief Society is to help women “plant…