Stories
Bishop Sean Douglas told of one of his former missionaries who had this happen on his wedding day.
He was called as bishop.
President D. Todd Christofferson taught: "Gambling is built on the desire to _________________. Its structure requires that any gain comes at others’ expense."
obtain something for nothing
President Rosemary K. Chibota taught us of the southern African greeting "sawubona," which means what and implies what?
"'I see you.' This greeting is much more than a simple 'hello.' It is an acknowledgment of another person’s worth and humanity. It communicates, 'I recognize you. I respect you. You matter.'"
Elder Moises Villanueva taught of the "significant yet subtle blessings" that come from obeying this law.
The law of tithing
Elder Gerrit W. Gong taught: "Temple marriages are meant to last forever. Covenant belonging unites a husband, wife, and children, not until death do we part, not until convenience or attraction fade, but by______________, ________________, and _____________." (name one of three).
covenant commitment, sacrifice, consecration
At the funeral of her son, Sister Tamara W. Runia said: “I don’t understand why this happened. I don’t. But let me be clear: Not understanding is not the same as not __________.”
believing
Elder Kevin J. Hathaway taught: "[Jesus Christ's] deliverance is certain; the question for most righteous followers is not ___He will deliver but___and ___ He will do so."
if, how, when
Elder Matthew J. Eyring taught: "Do we truly appreciate all the Lord has done for us? He spares us from the only two things that can bring us permanent misery: ____________ and ______________."
separation from our bodies and separation from God because of sin
Elder Ciro Schmeil taught: "In the sacrament prayer we have a good reminder that we do not need to be perfect to partake of the sacrament. We need to be ____________."
"willing to take upon us His name, remember Him, and keep His commandments, and in return we have the promise to always have His Spirit with us. The sacrament is essential to have the Spirit and the strength to continue on the covenant path."
Elder Clark G. Gilbert taught: "It takes courage to stand for truth. It takes even more courage to ___________________."
stand for truth with love
Elder Vaiangina Sikahema spoke of of the immense sacrifices his grandparents made in order to do what?
To be in the presence of an apostle.
Elder Christian C. Chigbundu spoke of the COVID-19 pandemic and the training he received related to it. He then counseled us on how to strengthen our _____________.
spiritual immunity
President Henry B. Eyring said: "You might reasonably wonder why a loving and all-powerful God allows our mortal test to be so hard. It is because ________________."
He knows that we must grow in spiritual cleanliness and stature to be able to live in His presence.
President Dallin H. Oaks taught: "We all have present or future concerns or struggles we are trying to overcome. Those may include questions or doubts. Whatever they are, the way to overcome them is to _________________."
get closer to our Savior, Jesus Christ
Elder Thabo Lebethoa had an argument with his wife. When he was pondering on what to do about it, this scripture came to mind.
“For verily, verily I say unto you, he that hath the spirit of contention is not of me, but is of the devil, who is the father of contention, and he stirreth up the hearts of men to contend with anger, one with another.
“Behold, this is not my doctrine, to stir up the hearts of men with anger, one against another; but this is my doctrine, that such things should be done away” (3 Nephi 11:29–30).
Elder Timothy L. Farnes told a story of feeling disheartened and unappreciated in his calling. An apostle approached him in the temple and asked how he was doing. Elder Farnes claimed he was doing great. Then this occurred.
"I changed into my temple clothes, and as I walked out, to my surprise, Elder Oaks was waiting for me.
He said, “Brother, tell me how you are really doing.”
Something about the compassion in his voice helped me open up. Elder Oaks listened. He expressed sincere gratitude, said some encouraging words, and even answered my administrative question. Then he gave me a big hug, and in an instant I went from feeling like giving up to feeling like I could give my whole soul in service to the Lord."
As a young missionary, Elder Patricio M Giuffra consulted his mission president, wondering if there might be an exception to the law of tithing for a financially struggling sister. How did his mission president respond?
“Elder Giuffra, you are no one to deny this sister the blessings of the law of tithing."
Elder Edward Dube taught: "We do not need to perfect ourselves to come to Christ. We_________________.
come to Christ to be perfected
Elder Alfred Kyungu taught: "As the converted Lamanites 'buried the weapons of war, for peace,' we too can bury__________for peace."
the language of contention
In his closing remarks, President Dallin H. Oaks pronounced several blessing on us. Name one of them.
"As we now go forward, we invoke the blessings of the Lord on you and your families, blessings of peace and contentment. And we bless your service of the Lord Jesus Christ in these challenging times."
He wrote his name instead of his daughter's.
He taught us about taking upon ourselves the name of Jesus Christ.
Elder Jeremiah J. Morgan taught: "The lesson I learned is this: No time or effort is ever wasted in _______________. Not for you, not for your children, not for your family, not for anyone."
reading the Book of Mormon
Elder Ronald A. Rasband gave three suggestions for helping us find rest when we have a loved one who has left the gospel path. What are two of these three suggestions?
1. Let go of any guilt.
2. “Never let a problem to be solved become more important than a person to be loved.”
3. Remember Jesus Christ is the answer.
President Dieter F. Uchtdorf taught about the unifying power of partaking of the sacrament and asked if we've ever noticed this about the sacrament.
It's the only ordinance we receive during which we are not addressed by name.
Elder Gary E. Stevenson taught that gospel truths "become sweet to us as we live them, bringing us happiness and joy. Let me share three fruits of the gospel that I love." Name those fruits.
"First, we are children of a loving Heavenly Father."
"Second, the great plan of happiness through Jesus Christ."
"Finally, a most delicious fruit for Latter-day Saints is the gift of the Holy Ghost, His constant companionship."