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David met with Uchtdorf multiple times over this last year. He knew his story was going to be used with a focus on returning to the church. He was okay with that. He is content with where he landed. nibbler wrote:NightSG wrote:And it’s oh so wonderful for us singles. There’s no love at home; just a cat expecting dinner.
…and it’s not even my cat, just turns up on the porch every evening and keeps the squirrels from waking me up at sunrise.
Sounds like love to me.
More like I have a dry place where the neighbors’ dog knows he isn’t welcome.
amateurparent wrote:David met with Uchtdorf multiple times over this last year. He knew his story was going to be used with a focus on returning to the church. He was okay with that. He is content with where he landed.
One of the things I like about the story of David is that David for the most part seemed to have directed his own return. An earlier speaker (it might have been Pres. Uchtdorf, actually) mentioned the Prodigal Son “coming to himself.” I always point out that part of the parable when I talk about it – the son came to the realization he wanted things to be different (partly because he had known a different life).
In my earlier comment I pointed out the Amuleks weren’t listening to the story. On reflection I realized the story wasn’t for the Amuleks, it’s for the Almas. In my case, my SP was/is the Alma – but I think it’s important to keep in mind that had my SP done what he did even a few months prior it likely wouldn’t have worked out the same way. That whole story of how and why Alma asked Amulek is important.
DarkJedi: You are correct. Ding! Ding! Ding! Flashing lights and horns.
Conversion comes from within. DH was merely a contact who gave unconditional acceptance. They talked and discussed for ten years with no end goal other than intellectual discussion. There was no attempt to persuade. DH cared deeply about his friend. DH didn’t attempt to influence what path his friend chose, DH was there to support his friend’s life journey. If the friend had chosen Dao Buddhism, I am sure the story would not have ended up in conference. But the reality is, all we can do is love and help people.
I appreciate Pres. Monson speaking for whatever time he physically can speak. I actually love the simple messages he has been delivering lately. It also was comforting to see someone helping him get tot the pulpit and back. When Pres. Nelson started to speak, I was concerned it would be another rant about evil and would focus on family rhetoric. I actually was surprised he didn’t go there at all. I am glad he is focusing on Jesus and joy. I have not enjoyed one of his talks this much in a while.
I love the hymn On This Day Of Joy And Gladness. I hate that I see General Conference music breaks as ‘sing along with the choir’ time and my family sees it as ‘ask Mom eight million questions’ time. I guess I should just give up
:crazy: Quick shout out since I don’t get to participate much in this forum. I’ve enjoyed reading these comments and feeling some camaraderie with you all. I only listed to priesthood session yesrerday and liked all the talks, even the talk by Holland about home teaching. I felt the message was to be genuine and do what you can to help others. I liked TSM’s talk even though it was simple and hard to understand. I think (at least locally we’ve preached chastity so much that we’ve forgotten about WofW). Also like Eyring’s reference to the possibility that the earth might be longer than 6000 years old.
Good that TSM spoke early today. He sounded much better and was probably not as tired.
Elder Meurs’ talk is basic but good. The non-socializing aspect of Sacrament meeting is one reason I like having that meeting last, since people have had a chance already to chat prior to entering the chapel.
Joni wrote:I love the hymn On This Day Of Joy And Gladness.
Wonderful hymn that we don’t sing enough.
Sometimes, serious sin might lead to divorce, and that result might be necessary. I am glad Sister Reeves said that so clearly.
Let’s see if they sing the top secret fourth verse of I Am A Child Of God 
ETA: nope, they didn’t. I wish more people knew about the fourth verse.
Roadrunner wrote:Joni wrote:I love the hymn On This Day Of Joy And Gladness.
Wonderful hymn that we don’t sing enough.
Yes! And the MoTab showed us a good tempo; maybe we’ll sing it more. About a month ago in our ward it definitely wasn’t familiar.I like how Ballard referred to apostles and prophets as “another resource” for counsel, and not as a rock of truth. I’m not really comfortable with Ballard’s repeated “where will you go?” Um, any other Christian church? We’re not the only ones who believe in Jesus. I suppose a certain amount of Mormon exceptionalism is inevitable when you reach the Q12.
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