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This is a General Conference Odyssey post: Have you ever watched a cat discover his tail? It’s as if he didn’t know it was there all along, so he pounces on it with uninhibited joy. I’ve watched our cat go around in circles chasing something that is always with him, yet somehow seems to escape […]
In light of what is happening to Chip and Joanna Gaines, where Buzzfeed has accused them of possibly being LGBT haters, it’s not always easy to stand for personal convictions. Where hate is a strong word and has no place in this discussion, we can’t be afraid to stand our ground for our personal […]
While reading Elder Hartman Rector, Jr.’s talk, “The Strength of Testimony,” I decided I wanted to look up all the talks, over the years, that are on the subject of testimony. There are many! I happened on a talk, given by Pres. James E. Faust called, “A Growing Testimony,” in Jan. 2001 that raised a […]
The message of the final session of the April 1973 General Conference was, without a doubt, Jesus Christ is the Lord and Savior of the World. President Harold B. Lee stated, in his closing address, “I know the reality of the person who is presiding over this church, our Lord and Master, Jesus […]
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, […]
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 […]
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 […]
Joseph Smith is the prophet of the Restoration. I know this to be true. What he did, no ordinary man could have done, yet he was ordinary. Having accepted this calling from the Lord, Joseph was given strength and ability to do what was necessary. How grateful I am for the choices he made that […]
There were some really good things said during the Thursday morning session of April 1971 conference, but one thing really stood out to me that I just can’t stop thinking about. H. Burke Peterson was called at this conference as the First Counselor in the Presiding Bishopric, so this was his first address in […]
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