Sevenbak Posted April 2, 2011 Posted April 2, 2011 I'm with ya!I've always referred to it as the smorgasbord approach myself.
Duncan Posted April 2, 2011 Posted April 2, 2011 If you say so.USU "Isn't that just down the road from Edmonton?" 78ha...ha...! That is Calgary just down the road from Edmonton
mercyngrace Posted April 2, 2011 Author Posted April 2, 2011 ~~~~ 2nd Session ~~~Definitely Elder Ballard! Charity - that ye may become the sons of God; that when he shall appear we shall be like him, for we shall see him as he is; that we may have this hope; that we may be purified even as he is pure. Loved it.
Libs Posted April 2, 2011 Posted April 2, 2011 Did you catch his comment that his family had been in need and someone brought them dinner? I wonder if he's been sick.Also Elder Perry had a lot of trouble speaking also and one of the Seventies stumbled over a couple of words. Made me wonder if there was something wrong with the teleprompter.Yes, that could be (about the teleprompter)...but, Elder Eyring did sound like he might be recovering from a cold or something. I, too, had wondered about someone bringing them dinner.Second session, enjoyed Elder Ballard's talk the most.
Deborah Posted April 2, 2011 Posted April 2, 2011 E. Nelson who spoke of the need have strong faith to face what is to come in the days ahead. It will be more unpopular to be a faithful LDS. I thought that was very interesting given all the protests against the church lately.
USU78 Posted April 2, 2011 Posted April 2, 2011 ha...ha...! That is Calgary just down the road from EdmontonI knew it! Take I-15 up to the border, hang a right at Lethbridge, and there you are: Edmonton.USU "Knows the Eskimos keep losing because they play American rules and everybody else plays Canadian rules" 78
Garden Girl Posted April 2, 2011 Posted April 2, 2011 I liked Elder Nelson's talk particularly... because he addressed the fact that difficult days lie ahead, when it is going to be difficult to be a faithful LDS, and that we will be tested... but, if we will be diligent in our faith and in living the commandments we can be happy.I also liked Elder Packer, and the brother who is in the presidency of the Seventy.GG
Rivers Posted April 2, 2011 Posted April 2, 2011 My favorite talk was President Eyering's. Making sacrifices to take care of others should be the main focus of any religion. The great commandments are to love God and love your neighbor. When you serve others, you serve God. The two great commandments are fullfilled at the same time through service.
Sevenbak Posted April 2, 2011 Posted April 2, 2011 E. Nelson who spoke of the need have strong faith to face what is to come in the days ahead. It will be more unpopular to be a faithful LDS. I thought that was very interesting given all the protests against the church lately.That was a eyebrow raiser for me too. It reminded me a lot of last year's Regional Conference here in Utah County where we were warned that the coming days will be harder on the saints than it was for the pioneers.
BookofMormonLuvr Posted April 2, 2011 Posted April 2, 2011 Mine was by Elder Kent F. Richards, who spoke on Grace and the healing power of the Great Physician. "...there is a cure that is universal and absolute."What was yours?That is the one I put a star next to in my notes.
BookofMormonLuvr Posted April 2, 2011 Posted April 2, 2011 My favorite talk was President Eyering's. Making sacrifices to take care of others should be the main focus of any religion. The great commandments are to love God and love your neighbor. When you serve others, you serve God. The two great commandments are fullfilled at the same time through service.I had a big raised eyebrow moment in his talk. He said the Law of Consecration is known today as the Church Welfare Program. To me the concepts are not the same thing.I know, I know... "Start a new topic".
Sevenbak Posted April 2, 2011 Posted April 2, 2011 I had a big raised eyebrow moment in his talk. He said the Law of Consecration is known today as the Church Welfare Program. To me the concepts are not the same thing.I know, I know... "Start a new topic".The principles are the same. The program may be different now, but it will return eventually to the practice of the Enochians, Nephites, first century Christians, and the United Order.The covenants we make in the temple are the same and serve the same purpose.I loved his talk.
Duncan Posted April 2, 2011 Posted April 2, 2011 I knew it! Take I-15 up to the border, hang a right at Lethbridge, and there you are: Edmonton.USU "Knows the Eskimos keep losing because they play American rules and everybody else plays Canadian rules" 78yeah, Calgary...despite what Calmoriah may say, haha!, is a city that Canadians want to forget about! It's kind of like a Canadian version of Carrot top, Richard Simmons or Ryan Seacrest. Something that you kind of wish wasn't your own but someone's else's! Calmoriah will mutilate me I know it!!
Deborah Posted April 2, 2011 Posted April 2, 2011 He said the Law of Consecration is known today as the Church Welfare Program.I believe both the Welfare Program and the United Order are merely preparatory steps to living the full Law of Consecration. I believe when we truly live the LOC we won't need programs or agreements, rather we will have such love in our hearts that we willingly share all that we have.
ChristKnight Posted April 2, 2011 Posted April 2, 2011 newbie question: so the priesthood session isn't broadcast on BYU TV nor LDS.org?
mercyngrace Posted April 3, 2011 Author Posted April 3, 2011 newbie question: so the priesthood session isn't broadcast on BYU TV nor LDS.org?Nope. You have to actually go to church to see it real time. lds.org says it'll be available online tomorrow, though, which is awesome! If you watched online today, you might have noticed the little drop down box under the video where you can choose an already broadcast session to watch. Priesthood should be listed there tomorrow along with today's sessions which are already available.
ChristKnight Posted April 3, 2011 Posted April 3, 2011 Nope. You have to actually go to church to see it real time. lds.org says it'll be available online tomorrow, though, which is awesome! If you watched online today, you might have noticed the little drop down box under the video where you can choose an already broadcast session to watch. Priesthood should be listed there tomorrow along with today's sessions which are already available.Ok thanks! Yeah, apparently my meetinghouse is having technical difficulties with the broadcast so they emailed/texted us about going to another meetinghouse to watch it, so I thought that I'd watch it at home since I watched the whole thing from home...little did i know!
Stargazer Posted April 3, 2011 Posted April 3, 2011 Sadly due to circumstance beyond my control I was up till 7 am last night and started on the session 15 minutes late and was not in a fit state of mind to appreciate what was being offered. This session will be the first one I re-read.My favorite talk was the one about space aliens landing next year and Darth Vader's talk on temptation and how all sins can still be forgiven.I thought it was a bold and welcome stylistic choice to have the choir sing in 'chipmunk' voice.I did think the talks on worship of Cthulhu and how we are all going to be devoured when the stars are right were a little odd.It is also possible I was dreaming these parts.It is possible I liked President Eyring's talk only because the end of the session was when I was most awake.Actually, it sounds rather like you were somewhat over-medicated at the time! I don't know for sure which was my favorite from Session 1, but was impressed when President Monson brought up the problem of young adults getting on the stick and getting married, and then he did so AGAIN in the Priesthood session.Sorry sisters, you'll have to read or view them later when they become available, but my absolute fave talks were the ones given by the 1st Presidency in the Priesthood session. Those guys are simply "spitze Klasse". I actually think this is the best 1st Presidency in decades. Not that the others were shabby or anything. President Uchtdorf is simply awesome. I love it that he is German, a Lufthansa pilot, and a former fighter pilot in the German Air Force.
why me Posted April 3, 2011 Posted April 3, 2011 That was probably my favorite as well, Though I really did enjoy President Eyring's talk in which he identified the purpose of the Law of Consecration and the United Order as an effort to eradicate poverty (a view that has been adamantly argued against by a few posters here at MD&D).In fact, that talk should silence the critics who say that the church doesn't care for the poor only for a mall. And yes, you are right...it should silence some of the lds who post an opposite opinion about the law of consecration.
gurn Posted April 3, 2011 Posted April 3, 2011 That was probably my favorite as well, Though I really did enjoy President Eyring's talk in which he identified the purpose of the Law of Consecration and the United Order as an effort to eradicate poverty (a view that has been adamantly argued against by a few posters here at MD&D).I can only think of one poster that has argued against charitable giving, but I
LeSellers Posted April 3, 2011 Posted April 3, 2011 I can only think of one poster that has argued against charitable giving, but I
William Schryver Posted April 3, 2011 Posted April 3, 2011 I can only think of one poster that has argued against charitable giving, but I
mercyngrace Posted April 3, 2011 Author Posted April 3, 2011 I can think of no one who's expressed any opposition to "charitable giving". Ted Rall, a notable socialist, however, has. I don't remember the specific disaster, but immediately afterward, he came out with a blog post saying that the devastated should not have to rely on private charity, that everything should come from the government. LehiLehi, Your first sentence, being a direct response to David's comment about this board, is relevant. The rest is extraneous and political. Please don't get this thread shut down with politics. I'd like to be able to continue discussing the inspirational messages of today's sessions here.Thanks!MnG
mercyngrace Posted April 3, 2011 Author Posted April 3, 2011 I'm just glad that we have a whole other day to bask in the spirit of General Conference! We're preparing our Sunday conference breakfast right now ... [cue Homer Simpson voice] mmmmmmm ... bacon! There's nothing like fried pig, cinnamon rolls, and a yummy Mexican omelet on a snowy April morning ...Out here it's lunch we eat with conference and the smell of roast beef, potatoes, carrots, and onions is filling the house. Won't be long before homemade bread goes in the oven and I whip up some honey butter. (All prepared with a singleness of heart, of course... )
MorningStar Posted April 3, 2011 Posted April 3, 2011 I confess I have not closely followed the LoC discussions, but who would argue against charitable giving, or the idea that the objective of the Law of Consecration is to eradicate poverty? I don't know anyone with a solid grasp of the scriptures who would suggest such a conclusion.At any rate, I also enjoyed President Eyring's address. Elder Oaks' address, as usual, was very impressive. And the talks in the Priesthood Session by Elder Andersen, and all of the First Presidency, were extraordinary. Quite extraordinary. There was some powerful testimony and significant prophecy and revelation uttered in the Priesthood Session last night--as powerful as any Priesthood Session in recent memory.I'm just glad that we have a whole other day to bask in the spirit of General Conference! We're preparing our Sunday conference breakfast right now ... [cue Homer Simpson voice] mmmmmmm ... bacon! There's nothing like fried pig, cinnamon rolls, and a yummy Mexican omelet on a snowy April morning ...I would be jealous if I weren't making hot chocolate from scratch with whipped cream topped with chocolate syrup topped with shaved white chocolate.
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