<Artwork by Yongsung Kim> General Conference This General Conference I did not prepare for as much as I have in the past – and I felt the difference. It’s disappointing when you have felt the goodness of preparation and then feel the change when that preparation is absent. Our family had come home earlier the …
Accessing God’s Power through Covenants
*** At the end of Elder Renlund’s talk – I have included my Conference Round Up – full of my “honorable mentions”, questions, promises, invitations, and personal applications. It is the BEST ending to six months of study 🤍 *** Elder Dale G. Renlund’s message, Accessing God’s Power through Covenants, spoke about covenants in ways …
Followers of the Prince of Peace
Elder Ulisses Soares’ message, Followers of the Prince of Peace, touched my heart and spirit. Elder Soares always seems to speak in such a way that encourages me to be better without making me feel like I am failing (if that makes sense). Elder Soares spoke of discipleship. I was immediately drawn to his message …
Jesus Christ Is the Strength of Parents
Elder Dieter F. Uchtdorf’s message to parents was a message my heart needed. It felt like a companion to his message he gave last autumn in General Conference, Jesus Christ Is the Strength of Youth. I was immediately taken in by the story Elder Uchtdorf shared about a Dad leaving his young daughter to leave …
“There Can Be Nothing So Exquisite and Sweet as Was My Joy”
The message given by Elder Craig C. Christensen was an unexpected gem from General Conference. It was unexpected for me because it was not on my “radar” at all. There are certain messages given in conference that immediately touch my heart and I am so excited to revisit them in my study afterwards. But I …
The Greatest Easter Story Ever Told
When I first heard Elder Stevenson’s talk in general conference – while it gave me pause to think – I was not anticipating the effect it would have on me in the coming week (and last several weeks really). He spoke of Easter. He drew attention to the First Presidency letter that invited us to …
Peacemakers Needed
General Conference Each six months, I feel like my heart yearns for General Conference more and more. I love this weekend so much. I love feeling encouraged but also motivated to change. I love having a weekend where the outside world is quieted and we just get to immerse ourselves in family and the gospel. …
That They Might Know Thee
This talk has been brought to my attention several times over the last six months and the Holy Ghost has been making it very known to me that I needed this one. There were things in this talk by Elder Jonathan S. Schmidt that I really needed to hear on a personal level. They say …
Are You Still Willing?
*** I miss our monthly family picture. However, my Sundays have changed a lot with my calling and, sadly, family pictures have not been happening. So instead, you get this nice, moody picture that we took at Rocky Mountain National Park last summer. *** Elder Kevin W. Pearson shared a beautiful and thought-provoking message about …
Our Earthly Stewardship
As soon as Bishop Causse mentioned the little town of Giverny in France, I was hooked. I am not entirely sure where my deep love for the art of Claude Monet began, but I have loved it for as long as I remember. I hope to one day visit this beautiful landscape that inspired so …