Tuesday, September 30, 2014

Ordinances - Gary E. Stevenson

Quote By: Gary E. Stevenson
Topic: Ordinances
Quote: These spiritual markers are the essential God-given ordinances of the gospel: baptism, receiving the gift of the Holy Ghost, priesthood ordinations, temple ordinances and partaking of the sacrament each week.
Talk Title & Reference: "Your Four Minutes," General Conference, April 2014
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Monday, September 29, 2014

Jesus Christ - David A. Bednar

Quote By: David A. Bednar
Topic: Jesus Christ
Quote: It is one thing to know that Jesus Christ came to the earth to die for us. But we also need to appreciate that the Lord desires, through His atonement and by the power of the Holy Ghost, to enliven us — not only to guide but also to strengthen and heal us.
Talk Title & Reference: "Bear Up Their Burdens with Ease," General Conference, April 2014
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Friday, September 26, 2014

Righteousness - Jeffrey R. Holland

Quote By: Jeffrey R. Holland
Topic: Righteousness
Quote: Pure Christlike love flowing from true righteousness can change the world.
Talk Title & Reference: "The Cost - And Blessings - Of Discipleship," General Conference, April 2014
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Thursday, September 25, 2014

Truth - Russell M. Nelson

Quote By: Russell M. Nelson
Topic: Truth
Quote: Truth is truth! It is not divisible, and any part of it cannot be set aside. Whether truth
emerges from a scientific laboratory or through revelation, all truth emanates from God. All
truth is part of the gospel of Jesus Christ.
Talk Title & Reference: "Let Your Faith Show," General Conference, April 2014
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Wednesday, September 24, 2014

Savior - Richard G. Scott

Quote By: Richard G. Scott
Topic: Savior
Quote: The greatest example who ever walked the earth is our Savior, Jesus Christ. His mortal ministry was filled with teaching, serving, and loving others. He sat down with individuals who were judged to be unworthy of His companionship. He loved each of them. He discerned their needs and taught them His gospel. He invites us to follow His perfect example.
Talk Title & Reference: "I Have Given You an Example," General Conference, April 2014
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Tuesday, September 23, 2014

Holy Ghost - L. Tom Perry

Quote By: L. Tom Perry
Topic: Holy Ghost
Quote: If we heed the gentle promptings of the Holy Ghost, it can unite our spirits and bodies in a purpose that will guide us back to our eternal home to live with our eternal Father in Heaven.
Talk Title & Reference: "Obedience through Our Faithfulness," General Conference, April 2014
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Monday, September 22, 2014

Prayer - Jean A. Stevens

Quote By: Jean A. Stevens
Topic: Prayer
Quote: We can come to feel, as C. S. Lewis described: “I pray because I can’t help myself. … I pray because the need flows out of me all the time, waking and sleeping. It doesn’t change God. It changes me.”
Talk Title & Reference: "Fear Not; I Am with Thee," General Conference, April 2014
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Friday, September 19, 2014

Forgiveness - Thomas S. Monson

Quote By: Thomas S. Monson
Topic: Forgiveness
Quote: Forgiveness should go hand in hand with love. In our families, as well as with our friends, there can be hurt feelings and disagreements. Again, it doesn’t really matter how small the issue was. It cannot and should not be left to canker, to fester, and ultimately to destroy. Blame keeps wounds open. Only forgiveness heals.
Talk Title & Reference: "Love - the Essence of the Gospel," General Conference, April 2014
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Thursday, September 18, 2014

Remember and Never Do - Claudio D. Zivic

Quote By: Claudio D. Zivic
Topic: Remember and Never Do
Quote: After repenting for not following God’s counsel, the Prophet [Joseph Smith] received the revelation that is found in section 3 of the Doctrine and Covenants. From what is written in verses 1 to 10, I wish to highlight three principles that we should always remember:
1. The works and the purposes of God cannot be frustrated.
2. We must not fear man more than God.
3. There is a need of constant repentance.
In verse 13, the Lord teaches us four actions that we should never do:
1. Set at naught the counsels of God.
2. Break the most sacred promises made before God.
3. Depend upon our own judgment.
4. Boast in our own wisdom.
Talk Title & Reference: "Let's Not Take the Wrong Way," General Conference, April 2014
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Wednesday, September 17, 2014

Self-Discipline - Gary E. Stevenson

Quote By: Gary E. Stevenson
Topic: Self-Discipline
Quote: Self-discipline is needed. Daily prayer, scripture study, and church attendance must be the foundation of your training. A consistent pattern of obeying the commandments, keeping the covenants you have made, and following the Lord’s standard found in For the Strength of Youth is required.
Talk Title & Reference: "Your Four Minutes," General Conference, April 2014
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Tuesday, September 16, 2014

Prophets - William R. Walker

Quote By: William R. Walker
Topic: Prophets
Quote: The Lord restored His Church in the latter days through the Prophet Joseph Smith, and we must not forget that we have been led by an unbroken chain of prophets of God, from Joseph to Brigham and through each succeeding President of the Church to our prophet today-Thomas S. Monson.  I know him, I honor him, and I love him. I testify that he is the Lord’s prophet on the earth today.
Talk Title & Reference: "Live True to the Faith," General Conference, April 2014
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Monday, September 15, 2014

Justice - D. Todd Christofferson

Quote By: D. Todd Christofferson
Topic: Justice
Quote: Having satisfied the demands of justice, Christ now steps into the place of justice; or we might say He is justice, just as He is love.  Likewise, besides being a “perfect, just God,” He is a perfect, merciful God.  Thus, the Savior makes all things right.  No injustice in mortality is permanent, even death, for He restores life again.  No injury, disability, betrayal, or abuse goes uncompensated in the end because of His ultimate justice and mercy.
Talk Title & Reference: "The Resurrection of Jesus Christ," General Conference, April 2014
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Friday, September 12, 2014

Temples - Richard G. Scott

Quote By: Richard G. Scott
Topic: Temples
Quote: When you have the vision of the sealing ordinances of the temple, you will help build
the kingdom of God on earth.
Talk Title & Reference: "I Have Given You an Example," General Conference, April 2014
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Thursday, September 11, 2014

Defend Your Beliefs - Jeffrey R. Holland

Quote By: Jeffrey R. Holland
Topic: Defend Your Beliefs
Quote: Be strong. Live the gospel faithfully even if others around you don’t live it at all.
Defend your beliefs with courtesy and with compassion, but defend them.
Talk Title & Reference: "The Cost - And Blessings - Of Discipleship," General Conference, April 2014
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Wednesday, September 10, 2014

Love - Thomas S. Monson

Quote By: Thomas S. Monson
Topic: Love
Quote: Love is expressed in many recognizable ways: a smile, a wave, a kind comment, a compliment. Other expressions may be more subtle, such as showing interest in another’s activities, teaching a principle with kindness and patience, visiting one who is ill or homebound. These words and actions and many others can communicate love.
Talk Title & Reference: "Love - the Essence of the Gospel," General Conference, April 2014
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Tuesday, September 9, 2014

Kindness - Dieter F. Uchtdorf

Quote By: Dieter F. Uchtdorf
Topic: Kindness
Quote: The unselfish give of themselves. These may be small gifts of charity that have a grand impact for good: a smile, a handshake, a hug, time spent in listening, a soft word of encouragement, or a gesture of caring. All these acts of kindness can change hearts and lives.
Talk Title & Reference: "Are You Sleeping through the Restoration?," General Conference, April 2014
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Monday, September 8, 2014

Name of Church - M. Russell Ballard

Quote By: M. Russell Ballard
Topic: Name of Church
Quote: In the October 2011 conference, I urged that we remember these important words of the Lord: “For thus shall my church be called in the last days, even The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.”  With these words, the Lord makes clear that this is not only a formal title but also the name by which His Church is to be called. Given His clear declaration, we should not refer to the Church by any other name, such as “Mormon Church” or “LDS Church.”
Talk Title & Reference: "Following Up," General Conference, April 2014
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Friday, September 5, 2014

Obedience - Robert D. Hales

Quote By: Robert D. Hales
Topic: Obedience
Quote: Spiritually mature obedience is “the Savior’s obedience.” It is motivated by true love for Heavenly Father and His Son. When we willingly obey, as our Savior did, we cherish the words of our Heavenly Father: “This is my beloved Son, in whom I am well pleased.”  And we look forward to hearing, upon entering our Heavenly Father’s presence, “Well done, thou good and faithful servant: … enter … into the joy of thy lord.”
Talk Title & Reference: "If Ye Love Me, Keep My Commandments," General Conference, April 2014
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Thursday, September 4, 2014

Choice - Richard G. Scott

Quote By: Richard G. Scott
Topic: Choice
Quote: The children of Father in Heaven can do amazing things when they feel trusted. Every child of God in mortality chose the Savior’s plan. Trust that given the opportunity, they will do so again.
Talk Title & Reference: "I Have Given You an Example," General Conference, April 2014
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Wednesday, September 3, 2014

Morality - Thomas S. Monson

Quote By: Thomas S. Monson
Topic: Morality
Quote: We live in a world where moral values have, in great measure, been tossed aside, where sin is flagrantly on display, and where temptations to stray from the strait and narrow path surround us. We are faced with persistent pressures and insidious influences tearing down what is decent and attempting to substitute the shallow philosophies and practices of a secular society.
Talk Title & Reference: "Be Strong and of a Good Courage," General Conference, April 2014
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Tuesday, September 2, 2014

Service - Donald L. Hallstrom

Quote By: Donald L. Hallstrom
Topic: Service
Quote: We need to serve! The essence of holding the priesthood is to magnify our calling by serving others. Avoiding our most important duty to serve our wives and children, not accepting or passively fulfilling callings in the Church, or not caring about others unless it is convenient is not who we should be… Selfishness is the antithesis of priesthood responsibility, and if it is a trait of our character, we need to change.
Talk Title & Reference: "What Manner of Men?," General Conference, April 2014
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Monday, September 1, 2014

Priesthood Keys - Dallin H. Oaks

Quote By: Dallin H. Oaks
Topic: Priesthood Keys
Quote: At general conference many years ago, President Spencer W. Kimball reminded us that there are other priesthood keys that have not been given to man on the earth, including the keys of creation and resurrection.
Talk Title & Reference: "The Keys and Authority of the Priesthood," General Conference, April 2014
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