Tag: stake conference

This was a regional conference for Idaho Elder Wilford W. Andersen I’m not sure who he was quoting – “Let us remember as we live our lives that the world of our parents are theirs, not ours.” Quoting Joe Lieberman “It has been said that over the centuries the Jews have kept the Sabbath when…

With the death of President Monson this week I had anticipated that we would sustain the Quorum of the Twelve but no First Presidency. Instead we simply sustained “the general authorities and general officers of the church as presently constituted.” President Jackson: referencing Joy in the Journey “Joy comes with the recognition that today…is the…

President Barlow called to preside over the Quito Ecuador mission (leaving in July). Stake Presidency reorganized. Doug Monson is the new second counselor. President Jackson Jesus commanded His disciples to spiritually separated from the world (to avoid being corrupted by the world) while remaining in the world to be a light, a leaven, and salt…

Tiffany Smith in stake relief society presidency (2nd C) President Barlow How do we ensure that we never waver in our testimony once we have received it? One way that we dwindle is that we allow questions to become doubts and cease seeking for understanding. Sister Joni Walker Understand your adversary; focus on the finish…

President Walker Draw Closer to the Lord by Serving Others – pray each day for guidance on who to serve; have the strength to follow the guidance we receive; express gratitude to all who serve us. The more we act on inspiration to help others the more the Lord will entrust us with more inspiration.…

Brother Steve ????: developing humility It sounds like he has seen great benefits in his own life by developing this attribute in his own life. Jennifer Jones: Brother Derricot (recently returned missionary): Perfectionism is driven by fear of failure or of the opinions of others. Consecration is driven by desire to do the best we…

President Walker: blessings of family history work Learning about our ancestors unlocks the spirit of Elijah. Sister Holly Jordan: just returned from presiding over the England London Mission with her husband Good stories of some of the missionaries and members from that mission and what she learned from them. I liked the one about the…