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Are we listening? Really listening? When the prophets of the Lord speak, are we listening to their warnings? And what are we doing about it? This week’s General Conference Odyssey is from the Friday afternoon session of the April 1973 General Conference, Ezra Taft Benson gave a seminal talk on why it’s so important […]
What do Zombies, Mormons, and Ants have to do with this week’s General Conference Odyssey, you ask? Let me explain. As I read through each of the talks, it occurred to me how singular the messages were: Jesus Christ is God over all, He is our leader, our exemplar, and our Savior. He has […]
I have often wondered why the Priesthood session of conference always seems to get the most doctrinal and severe gospel talks. Over the years, I would say that has leveled out, but this particular session was chalk full of life-changing gospel messages. If only we would take it and run with it. The October […]
What is a complete testimony? One that is active, cared for, whole, and complete. One that will carry us, and protect us, through ALL of life’s difficulties. We came down to this earth to prove to God that we would choose Him over and over again in spite of ups and downs, struggles, fear, […]
This week, my General Conference Odyssey report focuses on marriage and family with Elder A. Theodore Tuttle’s talk, Altar, Tent, Well. Bear with me as I retell the story of Isaac and Rebecca, and their love story. Abraham (who was the “father of the faithful”) and Israel (who was the father of the twelve […]
The General Conference Odyssey continues its journey into the October 1972 Friday afternoon session of conference. This week I combine several talks given with the idea that righteous love will help us help one another rise above “normal” into a better, happier lifestyle. As the sounds of 21st Century voices increase, the world proudly […]
Have you ever sat in a room where everyone agrees on the item at stake? There is an undercurrent of excitement, unity, inspiration, and power. When we raise our hands unanimously, sustaining a prophet of God, we feel this same kind of power emanate from on high. This one act unifies people as they work together to uphold a […]
I have now been to two different refugee-training meetings: International Rescue Committee (IRC) and Women of the World. It helps to know the conditions and full situation these people are enduring. Interestingly, though, the IRC building is right next to the Homeless Shelter, in Salt Lake City. All these years, we’ve had opportunities to help, […]
Today, I’ve written about a particular talk given at the close of the April 1972 session of conference, given by Elder Bernard P. Brockbank, entitled “Knowing God.” These are questions of the ages: Do I truly know God? Do I really want to know Him? Does He know me? Does He care about me? […]
When I first started writing for the General Conference Odyssey, I thought it would be interesting to read through past talks, perhaps share a few thoughts and insights, but I never realized the process would invoke so much spiritual manifestation in me. This particular session, Sunday morning, April 1972, just may be my favorite session […]
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