181st Saturday Conference Highlights

Elder L. Tom Perry
     -Study the New Testament
     -Your attitude on Sunday is reflected by how you dress ad reflects your attitude to God
     -Dress appropriately on Sunday. That doesn't mean you have to stay in full Sunday dress, but dress in such a way you'll keep the spirit.
     -Be an example of the Believers of Christ.
     -Let your light be a standard for the nations
     -Remember the blessings and opportunities that can be yours if you keep the sabbath day holy.

Sister Jean A. Stevens
     -Children are the key to helping us become like Christ.
     -Be receptive to the spirit.
     -Be the first to love and the first to give.
     -Look for opportunities to serve others.
     -Within families we can see divine attributes of love.
     - If we have a heart to learn and follow example of children we can have spiritual growth that will help us change for the better.

Elder Walter F. Gonzalez
     -Invite people to see what the church can add into their lives
     -True followers of Christ (no matter what religion) are loving people.
     -Follow Christ under any circumstance, he will assist you. You are not alone.
     -Love is a powerful influence in our heart. It can inspire us in showing love to others.
    -We are happier if we follow the teachings of Christ.

Elder Kent F. Richards
     -Pain is a gauge to the healing process
     -We are responsible for spiritual pain because of our sins and lack of repentance. There is a cure, return unto Christ and be converted.
     -It will comfort us as we got through pain and are waiting for relief that Christ knows our pain and will help us get through it.
    -Christ heals ALL who come to him. None are turned away.

Elder Quentin L. Cook
     -Women (no matter the religion) are incredible.
     -Women of all faiths are by every measure more religious
     -We are daughters of our Heavenly Father
     -Women are equal partners in marriage to men.
     -Women by divine nature have greater gifts in the home. Its amazing when they sacrifice their home life, like the pioneer women who crossed the plains, to follow Christ.
     -Much that is accomplished  in the church is due to women and their faith.
     -Even when the sisters serve they are thinking "If I could only do more."
     -Women aren't considered less valiant if they choose to work outside the home. 

President Henry B. Eyring
     -Participate in Gods work and help people in need.
     -Be committed to Act
     -Sympathy turns to unselfish action.
     -You cannot give a crust to the Lord without receiving a loaf of bread in return.
     -You can't give yourself poor. Help God's children and he will bless you.
     -Draw your family into the work. Don't work alone. Teach your family the principles of giving.

President Boyd K. Packer
     -Leave it alone, nothing will bring it back, nothing you do can change it. (talking about trials of the past)
     -To you who have been offended; Forgive and Leave it alone.
     -If you're carrying a burden; Forget it and Lave it alone.

Elder Russell M. Nelson
     -Don't let your fears displace your faith.
     -You can't pick and choose the commandments you will or won't keep.
     -All trials will give you experience and bring you good.
     -How you deal with your trials reflects your faith.
     -You don't have to fight battles alone.
     -The future is as bright as your faith.

Elder Richard J. Maynes
     -Selfishness and Greed are used by Satan to attack the family.
     -Satan is doing everything in his power to destroy the family.
     -Put the needs and concerns of others first.
     -Family is like a rope. When all the members work together the rope is stronger then one strand working alone.

Elder Cecil O. Samuelson Jr.
     -Everyone has worth because we are children of God.
     -While we believe fully in a mighty change of heart, it occurs gradually over time.  
     -Don't have higher standards for others then you have for yourself.
     -Don't be too hard on yourself or too causal about mistakes.
    
Elder Dallin H. Oaks
     -Don't fix your highest priorities on acquiring possessions but on spiritual things.
     -Don't serve for power or honor of the world.
     -When we have a vision of the future our desires move towards that future.
     -What we desire is what we will become.

Elder M. Russell Ballard
     -Keep life simple.
     -Gods love isn't always manifest through heroic deeds, but more often through simple deeds.
     -Speak words of support and encouragement to others.
   

And that...is the conclusion of the thoughts I wrote down while listening to conference today. :)
If you want to listen/read the full talks given today visit:
http://lds.org/general-conference/sessions/2011/04?lang=eng

Until you next see these words;
I'll be watching the leaves.
Enjoy the day!

-Sarnic Dirchi