Tag: October 2009
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Closing Remarks – October 2009
Have we had a mighty change wrought upon our hearts through this conference. (I’m not sure I have, but I have had my motivation confirmed and strengthened.) We live at a time when many in the world have slipped from the moorings of safety found in compliance with the commandments. It is a time of…
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Stewardship – a Sacred Trust
Stewardship Selves and families poor and needy This is a great sermon on what we should do to serve those in need. Some people visit the sick, assist the poor, and serve their fellowmen because they believe it is the right thing to do and others will reciprocate and do the same for them when…
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Safety for the Soul
“Even some of the very elect will be deceived.” Would Joseph and Hyrum be able to take solace as they went to their expected death in the words of a book they knew to be a fabrication? I ask that my testimony of the Book of Mormon be recorded side by side with that of…
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A Call to the Rising Generation
Missionary work There are approximately 4 times as many members of the church today as there were when I was born. You of the rising generation are the fulfillment of prophecy that in our day “the truth of God will go forth boldly, nobly, and independent, till it has penetrated every continent, visited every clime,…
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Welcome to Conference – October 2009
Live broadcast in 92 languages – wow.5 temples Brigham City, Utah Concepcion, Chile Fortaleza, Brazil Fort Lauderdale, Florida Sapporo, Japan Instruction: I would ask that your faith and prayers continue to be offered in behalf of those areas where our influence is limited and where we are not allowed to share the gospel freely at…
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Being Temperate in All Things
Temperance is being self-controlled rather than self-willed. Tempered glass has been heated so that it is stronger and under stress it will not break into jagged pieces. We live in an impatient and intemperate world where there is uncertainty. In a spiritual sense, temperance is a divine attribute of Jesus Christ. He desires for each…
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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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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…