Popular Post TAO Posted October 1, 2011 Popular Post Share Posted October 1, 2011 (edited) Just an outline, in case any of you missed them. It will be updated as more talks are done.Brother Richard G. Scott-The Standard Works are full of truth, and were guided by the spirit-The scriptures are like friends who are always there when you need them-The scriptures may gain additional (and different) meaning as you go through new experiences-Try and read the scriptures as much as you canSister Barbara Thompson-Jesus Christ and the Holy Spirit help us get through trials in life-The Holy Spirit will let us know what decisions to make when we desire to know such, and don't harden our hearts-Answers may not come immediately, or in the way expected, but with faith, they will come in the way (and time) the Lord wills-Personal Revelation most often comes when reading the scriptures, and listening to the prophets and apostles, but may also come from very simple things such as listening to primary children sing-Seek for wisdom, and guidance from the holy ghost, and not power in relation to church position-Revelation and Testimony do not come in overwhelming force; we need to plead with the Lord with a spark of faith to receive what we ask forTestimonies must be nourished consistently so that it can sustain us; it is one reason we have semiannual general conferences-Personal Revelation takes desire, faith, patience, and a willing heartBrother L William Clayton-Daniel's rolling stone represents the Restoration of the Church-We don't comprehend the destiny of the church very much; we are as babes-This church will fill North and South America, it will fill the world-The church has grown to penetrate hearts everywhere though it has proselytized for a very short time-The knowledge of a Savior will spread to every tounge, and people-The message of the Savior is the reason the church grows; without it, the church would not grow.Brother Thomas S Monson-The Tabernacle is going to be rebuilt as a temple-Five new Temples, and a sixth in planning (Provo, Utah; Paris, France; Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of the Congo; Durban, South Africa; Barranquilla, Colombia; and Star Valley, Wyoming)-General Temple Assistance Fund - one time assistance in those who cannot afford getting to the temple-Please write in donations to the General Temple AssistanceBrother Jose Alonso-We will feel the love of the Savior through service to others, and through trying to live like the Savior-When going after the one, we need not plan; only act; if we delay, we might lost them forever-Don't wait to help those who are in need, we they need help nowBrother Boyd K. Packer-The younger generation should put trust in the older generation's wisdom, so they know the path that is worth taking-The world is becoming enemy territory, with lower moral standards-The Family: A Proclamation of the World is very important; gender is an essential part of premortal life-Many of the toughest temptations relate to the body; you have power and agency over your body; use it wisely, as through it, you have power over the adversary-You can temporarily lean on the testimony of others; but try with your heat to obtain your own, as it is precious-The voice of the spirit almost always comes as a feeling, rather than a sound-The feelings of words [in scripture, revelation, everything] is what makes them powerful; not just the words themselves-The atonement gives acceptance, repentance, and total forgiveness to those with serious transgressions; you can be pure again-Listen to the words of the spirit; you will not be led astray; do not let the enemy lead you away from the Savior, instead, listening to the promptings of the holy ghost-Avoid all immorality and choose moral actions, and you will be blessed-In the end, the Lord will win-We trust the Lord to guide the way for us through revelation and through the prophets, apostles, and priesthood-Look forward to getting married, having a family, seeing your children, grandchildren, perhaps great-grand children-Trust in the spirit as much as you canBrother Dieter F Uchtdorf-Remember the greatness of your God and your own nothingness-Souls are great in the sight of God; we are the reason God created the universe; God created the universe to save and exalt us; the heavens and the earth and great unknown are all created for the benefit of ordinary mortals like you and me-Though we may appear to be nothing, we have a spark of eternal fire within us, and it is God's desire to help us reach our true potential-Only those who become as a child, meek, submissive, humble, full of love, will inherit the kingdom of God-Temporal things don't matter to Heavenly Father; what matters it that you do the best you can to help others-You matter to God; God loves the humble and meek; The Lord entrusts the fullness of his gospel to the weak and the simple; No matter where you live, or how humble your circumstances, you are not invisible to your Heavenly Father; What you see and experience now is not what will forever be, there will be a time when these trials will pass, and one day, the things which God has prepared and promised for those who love him and obey him will come to pass-We have true eternal worth and potential to God; he has pure and true eternal intentions for usBrother David A Bednar-Importance of Elijah's ministry and mission-The authority of Elijah is necessary for ordinances to be valid both on Earth and in Heaven-The most important duty God has layed for us on Earth is to our ancestors-It is our responsibility to seek out our ancestors, for without us, we cannot be perfect, and without them, we cannot be made perfect-This is the reason for the restoration of the sealing authority-If you are a youth, don't wait to help out your ancestors; start working on it now!-Youth are invited to spend time doing work for your ancestors; a great blessing attatched if you do this - see talk to hear the great blessing-Youth should spend less time playing video games and facebooking, and more time doing family history; lds.org/familyhistory-Youth will have a part to play in this sacred endeavorBrother Neil L. Andrewson-The first commandment God gave Adam and Even pertained to their potential as husband and wife, and it remains in force-Having children is important-Be in the world, but not of the world; reject false teaching; reamin true to what God has commanded-Do not dealy or limit children in the family, motherhood is being unappreciated by the world-God gave women time so they could raise children; it is what he has called them to do-Children are a responsibility, and, should be a priority-Don't put your job in front of your family, children, or faith-Bearing in your afflictions can lead to greatest faith and trust in one another; leading to more happiness then could have been expected from a time of no afflictions-Parents who do not recieve the oppurtunity to have children in this life will have the oppurtunities in the eternal world, if they keep their covenants and the commandments-Do not judge those who do not have children, it can hurt them-Children will bring much happiness in the eternitiesBrother Ian S Arden-[Heather Ann] Use time wisely - be master (not servant) of your pursuits, esp. online-Remove the pointless things in our lives-Take time in mortality to prepare for immortality and eternal lifeBrother Carl B Cook-[Heater Ann] He was feeling & looking down when someone came into elevator & said, "What are you looking at?" It was Pres. Monson who added, "It's better to look up." As we do, we'll cheer up & God wants us to be happy.-We have to have the faith to look up and follow God's direction-Burdens are lightened and sins forgiven when we look to Christ-Look up, don't give upBrother LeGrand R Curtis Jr.-Redemption allows us to escape from sin and death-Temporal death is overcome through the redemption-Both those who are in sin, and those who have lived righteouss lives need redemption; everybody needs Christ to return to Heavenly Father once again-People who are inactive can come to full activity in the church, and change their lives-Invite people to return to church, invite inactive memebers to come back to full activity-We need to come and be redeemed of ChristBrother D Todd Christofferson-[HeatherAnn] Only repentance leads to sunlit uplands of a better life.-Nehor's philosophy is wrong, people are not saved by default, people are atoned-People can commit sin, people do not grow solely by their own strength; they need Christ for redemption, repentance, and progress-Truths are not relative; we are not allowed to indulge in any appetite, that is sinning-True repentance is pure and powerful; it may take multiple times, but it is strong-Repentance takes confession and determination to never perform in such awa again; tears, and godly sorrow, willingness to repair the damage you have created-Repentance is worth it; it saves us from suffering as God does, and the joy of repenting is very sweet to the soul-Repentance will help those who feel lost feel found-All are invited to repentBrother L Tom Perry-[HeatherAnn] In sharing testimony... Be bold! Have hope, feast on God's word, speak up in 2 way conversations, don't be afraid, don't argue. Share in love & courage.-Temples are always appreciated, and they lead to good discussions about the church across the world-The church and the world is commonly discussed on the internet-There are those who abuse the public mind about the church, but those are not the majority of people; treat investigators kindly and show them who we really are; it will help them understand who we are and not what other people suspect we are-Share the gospel! It will help others understand! Edited October 1, 2011 by TAO 5 Link to comment
HeatherAnn Posted October 1, 2011 Share Posted October 1, 2011 (edited) Hi Tao,Thanks for sharing this. I took a few notes too, not as extensively & more on Uchtdorf than all the rest combined.Uchtodorf often explains things in a way that really resonates with me... even brings me to tears.Some points I want to remember from his talk...Adversarial obstacles...1. Puffed up/conceit... What's truly of value is not what world values. (This reminds me of a NDE where a guy who was successful by worldly standards realized simple acts of love were his true spiritual successes.)2. Discouragement... If we do our best in good causes, things will work out. The Lord uses a different scale than the world, to weigh the worth of souls.When we're feeling discouraged, insignificant, alone or forgotten... remember:1. God loves the humble & meek2. God chooses the weak & simple to proclaim the gospel3. God is very aware of you & your love, & acts of kindness4. You'll feel better... have hope & faith, become a faithful disciple of God in word & deed. God sees your potential & worth.P.S. Tao, the brother is Jose Alonso. Edited October 1, 2011 by HeatherAnn Link to comment
TAO Posted October 1, 2011 Author Share Posted October 1, 2011 (edited) Thanks, I fixed that in =).Yeah, Brother Uchtdorf is really good! I'm assuming you heard his general relief society address. That was really good too =D. Edited October 1, 2011 by TAO 1 Link to comment
HeatherAnn Posted October 1, 2011 Share Posted October 1, 2011 Tao,Actually, I missed General RS... but I'll read it when it comes out.A few thoughts that stood out for me in the 2pm session...Ardern - (I wonder where he's from - cool accent!)... Use time wisely - be master (not servant) of your pursuits, esp. online. (ha ha)Cook - He was feeling & looking down when someone came into elevator & said, "What are you looking at?" It was Pres. Monson who added, "It's better to look up." As we do, we'll cheer up & God wants us to be happy. Christopherson - Only repentance (which IMO is correcting thinking & related feelings & behavior) leads to sunlit uplands of a better life.Perry - In sharing testimony (which IMO includes deeper symbolic meanings not always discussed in church)... Be bold! Have hope, feast on God's word (good news/ new perspectives IMO), speak up in 2 way conversations, don't be afraid, don't argue. Share in love & courage. Link to comment
TAO Posted October 1, 2011 Author Share Posted October 1, 2011 (edited) Posted the second bit.In any case... HeatherAnn... here is Elder Uchtdorf's talk from General Relief Society: http://lds.org/gener...query=forget+meJust click the 'Watch' with the movie-reel over to the right. It is absolutely awesome!I shall add in those comments for the other speeches too =). Edited October 1, 2011 by TAO 2 Link to comment
HeatherAnn Posted October 1, 2011 Share Posted October 1, 2011 Thanks, Tao! You're awesome! 1 Link to comment
TAO Posted October 1, 2011 Author Share Posted October 1, 2011 Thanks, Tao! You're awesome!No prob! It was probably even better than his talk at GC... which was amazing too! 1 Link to comment
TAO Posted October 2, 2011 Author Share Posted October 2, 2011 (edited) Today's conference talk notes:President Monson's, Eyering's, and Hale's talks were really good imo =). I have always really loved that story President Monson told about the guy who he announced as being the speaker before he arrived there =D.Brother Henry B Eyering-Promises to God include Charitable, Faithful, Witnesses to God-As you serve others, God will let you feel his love-Stand up for you beliefs through service to others-Don't be afraid to show your beliefs of God; use the Book of Mormon as an example-Serve until the end, with the courage to keep going on-Be perfected in Christ, deny all your ungodliness, and love God with all your heart, mind, and strength-Full conversion is something we should seek for-Read the Book of Mormon deeply, for it will fufill it's promises, and give you hope and a witness of ChristBrother Robert B Hales-Atonement summarized in 'not my will, but thine, be done'-Exercise agency to wait upon the Lord, and carry out the Father's will-We need to exercise agency to follow the prophet, even when we don't see the end-The purpose of life on earth is to grow, to develop, and to be strengthened by our own experiences-We should wait upon the Lord-No matter how difficult our circumstance, all of our trials will be for our own good-To wait is to have faith and trust, to be patient and to endure till the end-As we follow the Holy Spirit, we learn to keep strong in patience until we rest from all of our afflictions-We must wait upon the merits of Christ-All of our afflictions will work together for our good-Sincere prayer is answered somehow, somewhere; it may be a long time (even a very long time), but the the answers will come-God's blessings are eternal, not temporary-"In as much as you have done it unto the least of these, my brethren, you have done it unto me."-Each one of us is more beloved to the Lord then we can understand or imagine-We become Saints through Christ's atonement, willing to submit to all things the Lord sees willing to submit upon us, even as a child submits unto his FatherBrother Tant R Collister-The Book of Mormon is either of God, or it is a fraud; there isn't a middle ground-C. S. Lewis said that the same could be said of the divinity of God - he either was divine, or a madman-We know the Book of Mormon is true because Satan will not try and divide his kingdom-If God who is unchangeable spoke in ancient times, he will speak in modern timesSister Elaine S Dalton-Be a good example for your daughters/sons, so that way they will values their womanhood/priesthood-By being a good example, your daughter/son will learn what type of spouse they should look for-Fathers, preside over your families in love and righteousness; it is your duty to protect and guide your family-Fathers need to be virtuous, and to be present in their daughter's life; fathers need to be dedicated to their daughters, and not just their sons-Look for ways to share your testimony with your daughters, be a good role model for themBrother M Russell Ballard-This church is the same church as the one Jesus established in his mortal ministry, restored in the Latter Days-We need to be willing to let others know who we follow, and to which church we belong to-We should let our church be known by the name of Jesus Christ; we should let people know we are Christians-We should call ourselves 'members of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints"Brother Thomas S Monson-The adage 'do what you want' is incorrect-Society has been spending its moral capital with the same reckless abandon it has been spending its monetary capital-Don't wring your hands in despair because of this societal change; we have the gosepl of Jesus Christ; we know we are responsible for our actions-God is unchangelabel; in a changing world, his constancy is something which upon we can rely-There is no greater joy than the spiritual rejoicing when we follow the savior and keep the commandments of God-We must reject anything which does not conform to our standards-The storms will still be there, but we will be better equipped to deal with them, and overcome them, if we have the gospel and love of Christ in our hearts-Be in the world but not of the world; prayer is important, communicate with God, "watch and pray always, lest ye enter into temptation"-"Whatsoever ye shall ask of the father in my name, that is right, ye shall recieve"-Don't let a day go by without communicating with your father in heaven; work twoards it as a goal, and you will be intitled to inspiritation and happiness in your life-Trust in the inspiration God gives you, even if it does not seem possible.-Being worthy to recieve inspiration, and then trusting it, is a very important and wonderful gift God would give to us if we should just pray.-If we seek God, we will recieve his spirit in our lives, helping us in all of our trials-Remember 'To those who trust in him, fear thou not, for I am with thee; be not dismayed, for I am thy God' Edited October 2, 2011 by TAO 1 Link to comment
annewandering Posted October 2, 2011 Share Posted October 2, 2011 Ty for this thread. I was asked on facebook what had been discussed so instead of me having to remember everything, which I am not good at, I referred them to this thread. Link to comment
Deborah Posted October 2, 2011 Share Posted October 2, 2011 Loved this session. Wonderful talks. Made me truly appreciate the GA's.I was listening before Conference started to a BYU Devotional address by Thomas Monson talking about prophets he knew. I'd heard it a couple of times before but love his description of the prophets. In announcing him the person presiding talked about his many accomplishments, including graduating Magna Cum Laude. These men are educated and experienced and yet so humble and spiritual.Joseph Smith was not so refined and educated but he educated himself, setting the example for continually learning and growing.Also loved Sis. Dalton's talk. I believe very strongly that father's are the key to daughters having healthy relationships. Link to comment
Calm Posted October 2, 2011 Share Posted October 2, 2011 Everyone needs to give Tao rep points for this thread even if you've never given them before.Now if only my iPad will cooperate...it doesn't register the points have the time for some reason. Link to comment
TAO Posted October 2, 2011 Author Share Posted October 2, 2011 (edited) 2nd Sunday Session Notes. There is one person missing, if you have any notes on him, that'd be great!Thanks =D.Brother Russel M Nelson-Sacred Covenants are an important part of our religion; they are a sacred promise with God-We are inheritors of the sacred covenants of the covenant people-Prophets of long ago knew the covenant would only be fufilled in the latter days-Some of us are literal seeds of Abraham, others have been adopted; the Lord makes no differences-We must obey the law of the covenant in order to recieve the blessings-This is the time of the promised gathering of Israel-The book of Mormon is for the convincing of the Jew and Gentile-The church has been established to bless all people of the earth-We obtain everlasting life by making a covenant and keeping the covenant through obedience to God's commandments-Partaking of the sacrament renews our covenant-We must take on the name of Jesus Christ in order to become the sons and daughters of Jesus Christ-The covenant of a celestial mairrage is the covenant of exaltation, and of and eternal familyBrother Dallan H Oaks-Jesus is the divine son of God-Jesus is the light and life of the world-His teachings light the way in mortal life and lead us back to the Father-Only those who do the will of the Father in Heaven will enter into Heaven, the place of the Father-We do the will of the Father by hearing Christ, and following him-The comforter guides us in all things that Christ wishes us to do-"He who has the spirit of contention is not of me, but is of the devil, who stirreth the hearts of men to contend, one with another."; Contention is not Christ's doctrine-Live off of the living bread, the bread of heaven, and you will live forever-No unclean thing will enter into the kingdom of Heavenly Father; only those who have the faith to wash their garments in the blood of Christ will be able to obtain suchBrother Matthew O Richardson-Our ability to become "real" depends upon being able to teach others effectively-The Holy Ghost teaches individuals in a very peronal way - we must know truth for ourselves-The Holy Spirit can invite, but it does not act for us; we must use our agenyc to choose to foolow it-Don't become discouraged with your progress; rather than focus on how much farther you have to go, look at how far you've come-Teach based on the spirit; become real parents, real teachers, real leaders, and real learnersBrother Kazuhiko Yamashita-Missionaries are very appreciated around the world-Converts do not forget the misionaries that helped them find the gospel-Being enveloped in the Holy Spirit gives us a full knowledge that God loves us-(To the missionaries around the world) The love you show others is very important and show the truth of your message, even if not understood completely-Actions invite the spirit, and the spirit allows us to understand the things that are important-Bring a desire to share the gospel ad a kove for others on your mission-Be willing to go to those who want your message on your mission; they are waiting for you-Continue to be missionaries, and act like disciples of ChristBrother Randall K Bennett-Choice is an important part of life; we may not get all options, but we will get a choice-When we fully repent, we can recieve a full forgiveness and have our sins forgotten and remembered no more-Through Jesus Christ, we can recieve a fullness of joyBrother J Devn Cornish-Sorry, I missed this one, if any of you have notes, that'd be awsome! Thanks =).Brother Quentin L Cook-Our principles allows us to face tragedy with faith and confindence that there is a better future in store-Our Heavenly Father and his son, Jesus Christ understands our trials perfectly-Jesus Christ will compensate for all unfairness in life-Agency can be used for evil, but lessons should be learned from it, rather than revenge sought-As long as we learn from a tribulation, we have succeeded-Thank the Lord for the blessings and tender mercies the Lord has come unto our lives-We are the subjects of a host of blessings; have a spirit of gratitutde for what we have-Happy endings may not come in mortality, but with righteousness, happy endings will come in the eternities-Trials are not an evidence of a lack of faith; the refiner's fire is real, and they perfect and purify us, preparing us for what Father has prepared for us-All trials will be for thy good; fear not for God will be with you forever and ever if you are righteouss-God allows the righteouss to be slain so that God may hold judgement on the wickid-Nothing can stop the determined resolve of a soul; though this may not work for all challenges in eternity, it will be true in the eternities-The atonement will provide lifeboats for everyone; it covers all unfairness and challenges-Don't dwell on the missed oppurtunities because of such trials and problems; through the wise and clear lens of the gospel, we know of the eternal reward promised by Christ and his gospel planBrother Thomas S Monson-Our Heavenly Father is mindful of us-Gratitude is expressed to those who have served in the church-God will bless us as we strive to keep his commandments and seek him through prayers-How blessed we are to have the gospel of Jesus Christ; it gives us answers - meaning, purpose, and hope to our lives-You are God's hands here on this Earth; thank you for all of your serice here, in your positions; each is important; every single one-May the spirit which was shared here go with us every day-May we be found doing the work of the Lord; may we be found with love; may we have a testimony of the Lord always-We are all in this together; and every man, woman, and child has a part to play; May God gives us the strength, ability, and determination to play our part well-God guides this church upon this Earth-God loves us and he is personal and real; he is willing to go far to help us; he is willing to do so much for us; may his promised peace be with you always Edited October 2, 2011 by TAO 1 Link to comment
Garden Girl Posted October 3, 2011 Share Posted October 3, 2011 Thank you, Tao, for the wonderful summary notes...Incidentally, I would never have recognized Elder Hales... he obviously is/has been ill and I assume his meds have caused his appearance...GG Link to comment
Messenger Posted October 5, 2011 Share Posted October 5, 2011 I loved Brother Quentin L Cook's talk from the last session. Link to comment
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