Super Stories
Elder Gerrit W. Gong opened his Saturday morning talk by sharing a lighthearted riddle: "Why did the temple workers cross the road?"
To help the people on the other side!
Sister Runia taught a comforting principle about hard times, stating that the gospel isn't just an umbrella protecting us from rain, but this solid object instead.
The solid rock we're standing on during the storm.
This Apostle used a vivid aviation metaphor to describe how the Savior gives us lift, saying, "There is no limit to how high you can climb with Him."
Elder Kearon!
Looking ahead to the spring, President Oaks made a major announcement inviting everyone to the reopening and public tours of this newly renovated historic structure.
The Salt Lake Temple
Sister Tamara W. Runia shared that one of her grandsons compared God's plan to looking at this toy without the picture on the box.
Lego instructions!
Teaching about endurance, Elder Dunn used this grueling type of long-distance race to explain how the Savior helps us lengthen our stride rather than shorten our course.
An ultramarathon.
Reminding members that testimonies don't need to be long or dramatic, Elder Gérald Caussé suggested pairing the phrase "I know" with these three simple words.
"I love you."
President Oaks gave a specific warning regarding education, telling members to never let this type of learning limit their spiritual horizons.
Secular learning.
Explaining the power of sacrifice, Elder Vai Sikhahema told this story about his parents:
Traveling through a storm to hear an apostle speak and losing their infant child to illness along the way.
Elder Clark G. Gilbert emphasized that instead of getting into arguments, we should focus on these methods because it opens more doors.
1. Avoid overly contentious situations
2. Find common ground
3. Be a light
4. Hold to truth even in our outreach
5. Stay anchored in Jesus Christ
Emphasizing our true core identity, Elder Gary E. Stevenson reminded listeners of this fundamental truth: "Heavenly Father knows us personally. This is your most important..."
"...identity!"
In his concluding remarks, President Oaks invoked blessings of peace and contentment, reminding members that we serve the Lord during these types of eras.
Challenging times.
“Last night I knelt in prayer and told Heavenly Father that I truly wanted to become a member of His Church and that He would need to help me live this law.” - What story preceded this quote?
On his mission, Elder Guiffra taught a lady that barely made enough each day to survive. As they taught her the law of tithing, he wondered if she might be the exception.
Teaching about building spiritual resilience, Elder Ciro Schmeil noted that Heavenly Father asks us to build this specific type of relationship through our covenants.
A strong relationship with Him and His Son, Jesus Christ.
Speaking on how truth and love interact, an apostle famously declared that for disciples of Jesus Christ, these two forces always do this together.
Walk together.
In his address ("The Gospel of Jesus Christ Is for All"), President Oaks reminded the Saints that strong faith requires more than strong desire; it means daily trying with prayer and this type of learning.
Scriptural learning.