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I didn’t hear the first talk this afternoon, but the rest so far were so-so for me. Nothing hurt; nothing was amazing. I will miss most of Elder Cook’s closing talk. I like the beginning I have heard. It is interesting that Elder Stephenson is conducting this session. I like the implicit statement that conducting is not an exclusive or special obligation of the First Presidency or Q12 seniority status.
Eyring’s talk was prerecorded even though he was in attendance at conference. I think it’s more of an indication that members of the first presidency may be a little too old to handle the task. Necessity is the mother of invention, so now the junior apostles, the spring chickens, can conduct. I agree completely with Elder Rasband’s focus on words being important, and his inclusion of the words we use online. I have said repeatedly that social media has heightened the use of harsh words, especially when typed silently (no way to hear them as we type them) and anonymously (too often, no direct accountability). It is the main reason we have standards here at this site regarding what we say, even if they are relatively few.
I like that the Primary President is talking to the children, and I like the general idea of focusing on knowledge, growth, and showing. I have intellectual concerns about focusing on spiritual “knowledge” over faith – and the idea that every prayer can be answered, but I like the way she is framing this talk. I also like the focus on what we can do and learn from our trials. I love her focus on showing God’s love to others. I also love that she shared openly that her father died at 86 and never joined the Church.
I also love the song that followed her talk: A Child’s Prayer.
Elder Renlund looks much older than I remember him. His sense of humor is good to see. I like the concept of paddling according to our own strength and maintaining momentum, especially with the focus on moving toward the Savior. I also like the image of someone helping us when we need help, for whatever reason.
“Enduring to the end”, for me, is the core of the Gospel, no matter how that manifests for each person, even outside church applications – and even when it means changing direction in various ways.
I like the idea of taking responsibility for our own testimonies, especially since he did not try to define what that will look like for any individual. I like that he focused on developing Christlike attributes.
Baptismal and temple covenants are NOT the source of power; they help us focus on Jesus and the power we can develop over time by focusing on his Gospel.
We don’t need to be judgmental and assume we are more righteous than others who are struggling. Our job is to love. Period.
I absolutely LOVE this talk.
Elder Renlund looks much older than I remember him. His sense of humor is good to see. I like the concept of paddling according to our own strength and maintaining momentum, especially with the focus on moving toward the Savior. I also like the image of someone helping us when we need help, for whatever reason.
“Enduring to the end”, for me, is the core of the Gospel, no matter how that manifests for each person, even outside church applications – and even when it means changing direction in various ways.
I like the idea of taking responsibility for our own testimonies, especially since he did not try to define what that will look like for any individual. I like that he focused on developing Christlike attributes.
Baptismal and temple covenants are NOT the source of power; they help us focus on Jesus and the power we can develop over time by focusing on his Gospel.
We don’t need to be judgmental and assume we are more righteous than others who are struggling. Our job is to love. Period.
I absolutely LOVE this talk. It is going on my favorites list.
I like how many times speakers have addressed various negative experiences and mental health issues – and stated openly that it is difficult to address and overcome them. I like how Elder Pieper talked openly about his own struggles and difficulties, including a lack of understanding why things happened and how he had to endure to the end.
I love the phrasing of “The Gospel of Hope”. I love Elder Kearon’s sense of humor.
Heavenly Father’s plan is not designed to turn anyone away. It is designed to bring everyone home. I hope his calling will be like how I see Elder Uchtdorf’s call: a move toward a more inclusive, universal vision. I love how he is focusing on the “intent” of God’s Plan of Mercy, Happiness, Salvation, etc.
“None is excluded from this divine potential.” “Infinite means infinite.”
This talk also is going on my favorites list. It might take the top spot, ahead of Elder Wirthlin’s “Concern for the One” – and I never dreamed that might happen with any talk.
If you only listen to one talk this conference, make it Patrick Kearon’s talk. Elder Taylor is speaking about trials. He used three examples in the scriptures of righteous people who had very different experiences. “Even the Savior learned from his trials.” 1) Put Jesus Christ first. 2) Envision our eternal destiny. 3) Focus on joy.
Bring the Savior’s love to others, and you will find it for yourself.
I could quibble with the way a few things were worded, but I am not going to do that. This also is a good talk.
Pres. Oaks: “My answer about how our church is different than other churches has varied over time.” The purpose about temples and covenants. I am cringing a bit as he starts, but I am trying to be as objective as possible.
“There is no magic in the symbols of what we wear.” I like that, and I wish the examples he used had included the garment directly, even as I appreciate the implication. (Oh, well. He just used “continuously” about wearing the garment as part of our temple promise. That simply doesn’t match the actual temple wording. I was hoping he would leave it as he summarized initially.)
His lawyerly approach doesn’t touch me as strongly as other approaches, but this talk is neutral, overall, for participants here – except his late reference to wearing the garment continuously. It won’t be a favorite, or even recommended, but it won’t be one to avoid.
I had an interesting experience listening to Elder Christofferson’s talk. It wasn’t one that resonated with me, but I got a clear feeling that he is a good, sincere, loving man who was expressing his own perspective with love and concern – and that there are people whom it will help.
His talk is not one I will reread. It is not a message that resonates with or inspires me, personally.
I felt Christofferson did a good job of encapsulating everything that’s toxic about Mormonism. So much yuck to unpack in that talk. That was my initial reaction and thought, nibbler. That is why my experience with it was interesting. It surprised me. I would not recommend it for anyone here, and I won’t read it.
I like Elder Stevenson’s talk. I believe deeply in service at the personal level that never will be mentioned in a General Conference talk. I don’t like pitting the great commandments against each other (one very small part in his talk), but I like the general message he is giving, a lot. There are a lot of statements that are excellent. I hope the Church itself can continue to live it better as time goes on.
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