To know the history, purpose, and destiny of the Relief Society
I remember the talk President Gordon B. Hinckley gave, in the April 1984 General Conference closing address. He speaks of hinges. Gate hinges are typically a small mechanism that holds a gate in place. It doesn’t need to be very big to do its job. But its simple job allows a gate to open wide. […]
Some women are still under the false idea that priesthood and men are synonymous. In this Sunday morning session of April 1984 General Conference, we have a moment of clarity that servants of God are truly called by the power of the priesthood. First of all, Gordon B. Hinckley speaks. At this time, he is […]
This General Conference Odyssey post is on the April 1984 Priesthood session, where Joseph B. Wirthlin spoke on Restoring the Lost Sheep. His talk was on reactivation but, as a Family History Consultant in my ward, I am always looking for ways to “reactivate” people to do work for their dead. I found this talk […]
What does it take to be a great and faithful leader in our church? During this General Conference (April 1984) two great and faithful leaders were released, after years of service, and two new leaders were sustained. Elaine A. Cannon, as Young Women General President served for six years while Barbara B. Smith, as Relief […]
The first talk to open up the April 1984 General Conference was given by President Ezra Taft Benson, president of the Quorum of the Twelve at the time. His Counsel to the Saints is simple and straightforward. Sadly, it is necessary counsel for our day as well. “First, We Need to Strengthen Families.” Pres. […]
Why do we suffer? This is what Robert D. Hales spoke on during the Saturday afternoon session of October 1983. It’s a good question and I wonder if we understand, and can accept, the answer. Too many times we’ll hear people complain, become depressed, and simply quit life because this question overwhelms them. I understand […]
I keep hearing members of the church talk about “the great sifting” that seems to be going on. We hear people say things like: The church is making changes! The church is revealing hidden secrets they’ve kept from members! The church is not adjusting to the reality of life! But, what is the great sifting […]
I just finished reading a book about a family that hid a terrible secret. Their father was abusive. It turned out the father was mentally ill, and the family didn’t realize it until a lot of damage to the family had already been done. How do spouses escape? How do children survive? What can others […]
This afternoon’s session, of the October 1983 General Conference, Thomas S. Monson speaks of Labels. We still suffer from this disease today, don’t we? And what is the cure? Elder Monson suggests “the change [is] one of attitude.” In storytelling fashion, he gives two examples: A certain town in Canada has been labeled as difficult […]
Have you seen the latest organizing phenom? Her name is Marie Kondo and she is helping people clean up their lives. I’ve been hearing amazing things about her show, Tidying Up, and finally sat down to watch a few episodes. I was blown away with how relatable her methods are to what Relief Society can […]
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