- Thank you for the inspiring instruction and uplifting talks that were given, and without hesitation we will tell you that the tears flowed freely as we truly sat at the feet of the Lord's servants.
- You have gathered to be helped with your temporal concerns, your failures, and your victories. you have come to hear the word of the Lord taught by those who, not of their own choosing, have been called as teachers in this great work.
- Today we are looked upon with respect by people across the world. We must always be worthy of that respect. We must earn it, or we will not have it.
- Where the First Presidency cannot go, the Twelve are sent "to unlock the door of the kingdom in all places." They are commissioned to go to all the world, for the word Apostle means "one [who is] sent forth."
- The gift of discernment was an awesome burden to carry. to see clearly what is ahead and yet find members slow to respond or resistant to counsel or even rejecting the witness of the apostles and prophets brings deep sorrow.
- There are limits to what the Spirit permits us to say.
- The testimony of the Holy Spirit bears witness that it is true. That testimony is the means, in most instances, by which God reveals truth to mankind. It is not a new or strange phenomenon but is as old as the human race.
- When a man speaketh by the power of the Holy Ghost the power of the holy Ghost carrieth it unto the hearts of men.
- The Holy Spirit does not teach the proud, the unteachable, the indolent, or the doubter. A deep desire for truth and faith in the Lord Jesus Christ will prepare one's heart to be taught spiritual things.
- Speaking of the missionaries: "They are a miracle. ... They speak out of their hearts, with personal conviction. Each is ... an ambassador of the Lord Jesus Christ. Their power comes not of their learning in the things of the world. Their power comes of faith, and prayer, and humility."
- But ours is a day of dwindling faith and increasing skepticism about sacred things. Our time reminds me of the period just prior to the coming of the resurrected Savior to this continent. They were very dark days.
- The sound of the voice of the Lord is a continuous melody and a thunderous appeal.
- The spiritual witness of these sacred things and the demands of sacrifice inevitably walk the road together. In time, one comes to understand the necessity of this and is filled with gratitude that it is so.
- The reality of life is that each of us is daily at risk for drifting or even marching into inactivity.
- The fundamental curriculum for all classes in the Church is the scriptures --they contain the unchanging doctrines of the kingdom of God. These truths are what brought us into the Church. If we fail to continue learning them, we may not stay.
- A teacher's goal is greater than just delivering a lecture about truth. It is to invite the Spirit and use techniques which will enhance the possibility that the learner will discover the truth for herself and then be motivated to apply it. Although some seem to be born teachers, teaching skills can successfully be learned.
- We don't have to struggle alone in this Church. There is help everywhere.
- "The learning has to be done by the pupil. Therefore it is the pupil who has to be put into action. When a teacher takes the spotlight, becomes the star of the show, does all the talking, and otherwise takes over all of the activity, it is almost certain that he is interfering with the learning of the class members."
- The skilled teacher does not want students to leave the class talking about how magnificent and unusual the teacher is. This teacher wants students who leave talking about how magnificent the gospel is!
- Learning occurs best in an atmosphere of trust and safety. This means that each person's questions and contributions are respected. When we feel safe and included, we can ask questions that will help us to understand the gospel. We can share insights and faith that might help someone else. We can stumble without embarrassment as we try to apply the lessons taught. Conversely, when we feel that we must protect and defend ourselves or seem more righteous than we are, our energy is used counterproductively and our learning and the learning of others is severely limited. Maintaining a climate of trust and safety is a responsibility the teacher and the learners share.
- Motherhood is a divine role.
- Every teacher can be a better teacher than he or she is today.
- Every learner can be a better learner than he or she is today.
- We have some limitations. I understand mine, and sometimes we can learn to sort of plow around them.
- More people have become interested in the Church because they have seen a living prophet in the flesh stand before that immense audience and declare to the world, "Of course I do. Isn't it great?"
- From time to time the question has been posted, "If Jesus appeared to you today, what questions would you ask of Him?"
- My answer has always been, "I would not utter a word. I would listen to Him."
- Down through the generations of time, the message from Jesus has been the same.
- And to you and to me, if we but listen, shall come that same beckoning invitation, "Follow me."
- "If they would see the star that should at once direct their feet and influence their destiny, they must look for it--not in the changing skies of outward circumstance, but each in the depth of his own heart and after the pattern provided by the Master."
- "'And what is as important as knowledge?' asked the mind
- "'Caring and seeing with the heart,' answered the soul."
I'll be watching the leaves.
Enjoy the day!
-Sarnic Dirchi
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