Who Said It #1
Don’t gamble.
Choices have opportunity cost.
Make decisions based on their potential effect on our future.
Who is President Christofferson?
President Rosemary Chibota (General Primary President) told of a traditional greeting that means:
I see ______
I recognize _______
_______ matter.
What is "You"?
Find Lift
Avoid Sink
Who is Elder Kearon?
President Farnes (Young Men General President) told of a “Divine Appointment he had on an airplane where he was able to help a nervous new missionary. The young missionary clutched these two items tightly in his hands.
What are a plane ticket (boarding pass) and an alarm clock?
Don’t lose sight of the bigger picture (miracles)
Example: Miraculous Heart Transplant with a marginal heart vs. cold oatmeal
Who is Elder Renlund?
Temples bring blessings.
Speak of the temple with love and gratitude.
Look for miracles.
Temple service heals hearts on both sides of the veil.
Who is Elder Gong?
Sister Tamara Runia said that during the rain, the gospel is not an ________________. But that it is a ________________________.
What is:
Umbrella
Rock to stand on firmly
The way to overcome challenges is to get closer to the Savior–He is the Way!
2 methods of gaining knowledge (there is no ultimate conflict in these methods)
Scientific Method
Spiritual Methods
Who is President Oaks?
President Farnes (Young Men General President) told of a time when he was a stake president and very discouraged. He and his wife were scheduled to go to the temple. Because he was discouraged he suggested they do this instead of going to the temple.
They ended up going to the temple. They saw this person in the temple.
It had this effect on President Farnes?
What is going out to eat?
Who is President Oaks?
What is it inspired him to not give up and to be willing to give his all to serving?
Gospel Fruit
We are children of a loving Heavenly Father
The great plan of happiness through Jesus Christ
The gift of the Holy Ghost
Love, Share, Invite
Who is Elder Stevenson?
Covenants and Ordinances are spiritual credentials.
They are sealed by the Holy Spirit of Promise.
Who is Elder Bednar?
Sister Tamara Runia said that she likes to be able to fix things. She gave an example of something she is good at fixing. She said that some even call her the ___________ whisperer.
However, eventually we realize that we can’t fix everything. This is what Sister Runia told that she wanted to be able to fix but wasn’t able to.
What is "stain"
What is her son died leaving his wife and kids without a husband and a father.
Fasting can bring us closer to Christ
Sincere fasting can change us
Fasting can become an expression of our love to the Lord.
Who is Elder Soares?
Elder Dunn claims to have heard the first ever "Ted Talk". These were the circumstances.
What is: Elder Dunn's friend convinced him to run a 100 mile ultra race. The friend (Ted) ran with him the last half of the race. With only 10 miles left, Elder Dunn wanted to give up, but Ted sat with him and gave him a pep talk about how he could do it!
A message for those whose hearts break for loved ones who have stepped away–Be not dismayed–the battle is not yours, but the Lord’s–Turn your battle over to God
Love is the answer to connect to all of our loved ones
Who is Elder Rasband?
What ‘er thou art, act well thy part
Live lives of virtue & integrity
Who is Elder Cook?
Sister Spannaus told 7 things the help Young Women accomplish their "crucial and important work" on earth:
1. Partake of the _________ with humble heart
2. Repent ________
3. Study the _________ with a desire to know God's character
4. Study about ministering _________
5. Go to bed ______.
6. Limit ________ use
7. Seek ________ who are striving to follow the Lord
What is:
1. Sacrament
2. Daily
3. Scriptures
4. Angels
5. Early
6. Cellphone
7. Friends
Spiritual growth starts gradually
Discipleship helps us grow closer to Jesus Christ
The closer we come to Him, the closer we’ll come to each other
Elder Sinclair told of observing a boy during a primary program:
--This is what the boy did that caught Elder Sinclair's attention
--This is who helped the boy
--From this Elder Sinclair learned that a disciple of Jesus Christ is quick to ______ and slow to _______.
What is:
--The boy buttoned his arm to his lapel and couldn't get them free
--A little primary girl
--A disciple of Jesus Christ is quick to help and slow to judge
Be a peacemaker–stand for TRUTH with LOVE
Avoid overly contentious settings
Find common ground
Be a light
Hold the truth even in our outreach
Stay anchored in the Savior
Who is Elder Clark Gilbert?
Discipleship requires courage
Following Christ is not a casual pursuit
God can bless us with the courage to choose the right
We need stillness
Who is Elder Anderson?
Sister Tamara Runia said that God gives us what we need, not what we want. When her son served very briefly as Elders Quorum President he gave this advice to someone who was struggling: We can _______ God and ________ Him or we can _________ to God and let Him _________ us.
What is:
"curse"
"blame"
"turn"
"heal"
Bear witness of the Savior
Our testimony is for sharing not a topic to be hidden
Who is Elder Causse?
Even though Elder Morgan was not a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints when he was growing up, his mother read this to him.
These were the circumstances that made this the case.
What is The Book of Mormon?
What is his family were members of one of the other Restoration churches. His ancestors had been members of The Church in Nauvoo, but when the Saints went West, they did not go. They had a testimony of the Book of Mormon.
The promises in Isaiah 41 are true–the Lord WILL strengthen us, help us, uphold us, etc.
Life is full of trials–it is a test!
Who is President Eyring?