Story Time
Prophets
Quotable Quotes
Principles
Humor
100
Elder Adrian Ochoa reminds us to beware of the signs of the times with a story of himself, as a youth, with his cousins, sent to a nearby town to get groceries. Their return to their grandmother's house was delayed because they decided to stop on the way and do this.
What is play marbles?
100
Kevin S. Hamilton (70) told about Lehi's dream and the Tree of Life and how it was a lot like his family. He spoke of each group of people and how they fell away or held tightly to the rod of iron. The way we reach the tree is to continually hold fast to the rod. We can do this by having personal prayers, reading the scriptures, fasting, keeping our covenants, and attending these meetings.
What are Sacrament, Sunday School and Priesthood/Relief Society?
100
D. Todd Christopherson spoke about the moral force of women and that for men or women, no amount of money or a superior career can make up for the ultimate reward of family. Another prophet made a similar but shorter statement saying the same thing.
Who is David O. McKay? or What is "No other success can compensate for failure in the home."?
100
Elder Robert D. Hales said that we might not like what a General Authority tells us in conference, but the Lord knows it is what we ____.
What is Need?
100
Neil L. Anderson spoke of a time when his wife was called to Early Morning Seminary. He said he asked how could this be; they had little children and he was the YM President. The counselor in the stake president calmly said this.
What is "We will call your wife and release you."?
200
Terrence M. Vinson (70) told a story of a boy trying to move a rock. The rock would not budge no matter what. His father told him to use all of his strength. the boy replied that he had. This is what the father then told his son.
What is "You haven't used mine."?
200
President Monson spoke about sheep and their shepherd. He also mentioned a sheepherder. This is what he said is the difference between a shepherd and a sheepherder.
What is "the sheep folow the shepherd and the shepherd loves and knows each one. A sheepherder is usually an employee and is working for himself."?
200
Richard J. Maynes (70) spoke on physical and spiritual conditioning. In becoming truly converted to the gospel, it takes as much dedication, discipline, and perseverance as training for a sport. He said that "You must become the rock that the river cannot ________ _______.
What is wash away?
200
President Eyring talked about his grandchildren who were getting married and asking for marriage advice. He stated that there is only one Plan of Happiness. This is what he said the plan was.
What is keep the commandments?
200
S. Gifford Neilson (70) told of a time when he went into a Stake President's office and he was some bronzed shoes on the desk. The Stake President proceeded to tell him the story behind the shoes. When the story was finished, this is what Elder Neilson asked.
Could I have those shoes?
300
Elder Ulisses Soares (70) told the story of Moses Mahlangu of South Africa. He became interested in the church and finally found the church but he was told that, by law, he could not attend. This is what he did so he could listen to the meetings.
What is ask that a window be left open so that he could hear?
300
Elder Robert D. Hales said that sometimes revelation is given years in advance of when it might be needed. He was referring to this revelation.
What is "The Family a Proclamation to the world"?
300
Edward Dube (70) recounted a story of his youth. He was helping his mother in the fields and was very pleased with all of the work he had done so far. He told his mother 3 times, "Look what we've done!" before she answered him. This was her reply.
What is "Don't Look back. Look at what we have to do."?
300
Elder Edward Dube (70) told us of a contest between a pair of big blue oxen and a pair of smaller oxen. The smaller oxen were able to move the heavy load every time. This is the principle that he said was the reason that the smaller oxen were successful.
What is teamwork?
300
President Monson told the story of a time when Marion G. Romney's home teacher came to visit the family. It was very cold outside at this time. This was the rest of the story.
What is..."President Romney invited him in and went to gather the family. The man continued to stand with his hat in his hand and said that he had left the car running so that he wouldn't have to worry about it starting. He had just come by so that he could report that he had seen the family."?
400
Elder Uchtdorf crashed while with his 12-year-old grandson one day. He could not stand until his grandson reached his hand out to him and said, "You can do it now." This is what he was doing when he crashed.
What is skiing?
400
Double Jeopardy President Packer spoke of Joseph F. Smith's dream of meeting up with Joseph Smith. Before he met him, he took a bath, and when he got to the house where the prophet was, the prophet told him that he was late. This was Joseph F. Smith's Reply to Joseph Smith.
What is "Yes, but I am clean."?
400
Elder Dieter F. Uchtdorf spoke to those who have left the church and said that it is okay to have doubts, but that we should not doubt our _______.
What is Faith?
400
David M. McConckie (SS) said that the most important part of a teacher's lesson preparation is this.
What is Personal spiritual preparation.
400
Elder Randy Funk (70) told of a young man from India who was going to serve his mission. He could not read English very well, so when he packed to go to the MTC, this is what he brought.
What are 5 pairs of jeans, a couple of t-shirts, and a lot of hair gel.
500
Sister Bonnie Oscarson told of her grandmother who immigrated with her family. She had 8 children, and one of the girls, Isabel, was 12 when she went to work for a non-LDS family as a nanny. Four years later, the family was transferred to another state. They wanted to adopt Isabel and Isabel wanted to go with them. This is why her mother said "No."
What is "She did not want Isabel to trade her gospel teachings for worldly teachings."?
500
Quentin L. Cook spoke of Jerusalem and a time of destruction for the israelites at about the time of Lehi. A prophet taught them that God wanted men and women to be free and had given them their agency to choose. Worshipping false gods and engaging in unrighteous acts results in destruction. This is the prophet he was referring to.
Who is Jeremiah?
500
Elder Jeffrey R. Holland gave a great talk about mental health issues and depression. He said that when we are ill, we should get a blessing AND seek the best medical care. If we are majorly depressed, we should not vote against life. His neat little quote was Don't assume you can fix everything, ___ ____ ____ ___ ___.
What is "but fix what you can."?
500
David A. Bednar told the story of his mother-in-law and how she meticulously kept a ledger for all of her household expenses. She regularly paid her tithing, and one day, she showed her daughter (Sister Bednar) that over the years, they had spent very little on medical care. This was the lessen she was teaching about paying tithing.
What is "The Lord blessed them with good health and enabled them to use their resources elsewhere."?
500
Elder L. Tom Perry told of his Primary class when they were learning the Articles of Faith. His teacher promised them an outing to wherever they wanted to go if they all passed them off. The class did it and when they chose their place, they failed to consider this.
What was the teacher's age and physical condition?
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