“Lovest Thou Me More Than These?” – President Ballard teaches us how we can show that we love the Savior above all worldly things by believing in Him, serving Him, and serving others. Simply Beautiful-Beautifully Simple – Elder Stevenson uses stories from four Latter-day Saints to illustrate ways we can fulfill our divinely appointed responsibilities. Preparing for the Second Coming of Christ – Elder Golden teaches that we are getting closer to the Second Coming, a mournful day for the wicked but a day of peace for the righteous.įavored of the Lord in All My Days – Elder Villanueva uses the examples of the Savior, Nephi, and a young missionary to show how we can face adversity with joy and compassion.

The Things of My Soul – Elder Rasband shares seven “things of his soul”-precious principles that give purpose to his life as a disciple of Jesus Christ. God’s Love: The Most Joyous to the Soul – Sister Porter teaches that Heavenly Father and Jesus Christ have a pure love for each of us and that sharing Their love can bless us.Īddressing Mental Health – Elder Kopischke shares some observations about mental illness, based on some of the trials his own family has gone through. With the Power of God in Great Glory – Elder Bednar teaches that honoring our covenants helps us receive the power of godliness in our lives.įaith to Act and Become – Elder Schmeil teaches that we can become better disciples of Jesus Christ as we ask, act, and study. The Need for a Church – President Oaks teaches the blessings of belonging to the Church of Jesus Christ. The Love of God – Elder Christofferson teaches that the commandments represent God’s love for us and mark the path of healing, happiness, peace, and joy.īecoming More in Christ: The Parable of the Slope – Elder Gilbert teaches that regardless of our circumstances, the Lord can help us reach our ultimate potential.Ī Faithful Search Rewarded – Elder Giuffra invites us to enjoy the blessings that come from having faith in Jesus Christ. The Savior’s Abiding Compassion – Elder Soares teaches us that we should follow the Savior’s example of compassion for others by withholding judgment and having patience. The Greatest Possession – Elder Holland teaches us to love God and follow Him completely.Ĭome unto Christ and Don’t Come Alone – Sister Cordon teaches that we are children of God and that our eternal purpose is to bring others to Christ. 26, President Eyring said one way he hears the voice of the Lord is through those who are “in touch with heaven.Pure Truth, Pure Doctrine, and Pure Revelation – President Nelson welcomes people to conference and invites them to listen for pure truth, the pure doctrine of Christ, and pure revelation. In a #HearHim video and blog post released Aug.He served as president of BYU–Idaho - then Ricks College - from 1971-1977.They are the parents of four sons and two daughters. He married Kathleen Johnson in the Logan Utah Temple in July 1962.Now he is serving as second counselor to President Russell M.

Monson from 2008 to 2018 and as a counselor to President Gordon B. He served as a counselor to President Thomas S. Eyring has been a General Authority for more than three decades, called in 1985. “Opposition and trials have long been a seedbed for the growth of faith.” About President Eyring The more the doctrine of Christ is in one’s life, the more he or she will feel greater love and sympathy for those who have never had the blessing of faith in Jesus Christ or are struggling to maintain it. “As our faith in Jesus Christ will have led us to ask the Father for answers, that faith will also have brought the Savior’s softening touch enough for us to hear His direction and be determined and excited to obey.” Revelation comes in proportion to the degree in which one has sought to take the doctrine of Christ into his or her heart and implement that doctrine into one’s life. Yet, even then, you may receive - as did Joseph Smith - the answer to be patient.” If you need an answer that is important to your eternal welfare or that of others, the answer is more likely to come. “I know from experience that answers will come to fit your needs and your spiritual preparation.

The method to receiving revelation has not changed since the days of Adam and Eve - it is always done by exercising faith. “The rock upon which we stand is our witness that Jesus is the Christ.”

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