April 2006 General Conference -Sunday Morning

James E. Faust -The Restoration of All Things

• "The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints has many beliefs in common with other Christian churches. But we have differences, and those differences explain why we send missionaries to other Christians, why we build temples in addition to churches, and why our beliefs bring us such happiness and strength to deal with the challenges of life and death."
• "There are only a few place son earth where man's questions about life receive the answers of eternity." The solemn mysteries of where we came from, why we are here, and where we are going are answered more fully in the temples.
• "Else what shall they do which are baptized for the dead, if the dead rise not at all? Why are they then baptized for the dead?" This is the reason we do ordinance work in temples for our deceased ancestors. No person's choice of agency is taken away. Those for whom the work is done may accept it or not, as they choose.
• We believe The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints is a restoration of the original Church established by Jesus Christ, which was built "upon the foundation of the apostles and prophets, Jesus Christ himself being the chief corner stone." It is not a breakoff from any other church.
• We believe that the fullness of the gospel of Christ has been restored, but this is no reason for anyone to feel superior in any way towards others of God's children. Rather, it requires a greater obligation to invoke the essence of the gospel of Christ in our lives--to love, serve, and bless others. Indeed, as the First Presidency stated in 1978, we believe that "the great religious leaders of the world such as Mohammad, Confucius, and the Reformers, as well as philosophers including Socrates, Plato, and others, received a portion of God's light. Moral truths were given to them by God to enlighten whole nations and to bring a higher level of understanding to individuals." Thus, we have respect for the sincere religious beliefs of others and appreciate others extending the same courtesy and respect for the tenets we hold dear.

Jeffrey R. Holland -Broken Things to Mend

• "Trust me, learn of me, do what I do. Then, when you walk where I am going," He says, "we can talk about where you are going, and the problems you face and the troubles you have. If you will follow me, I will lead you out of darkness," He promises. "I will give you answers to your prayers. I will give you rest to your souls."
• Whosoever shall put their trust in God shall be supported in their trials, and their troubles, and their afflictions.
• Brothers and sisters, whatever your distress, please don't give up and please don't yield to fear.

Earl C. Tingey -The Great Plan of Happiness

• "If you understand the great plan of happiness and follow it, what goes on in the world will not determine your happiness."

Anne C. Pingree -To Grow Up unto the Lord

• "We were gentle among you, ... being affectionately desirous of you, ... willing to have imparted unto you, not the gospel of God only, but also our own souls, because ye were dear unto us."
• Look for a resolution rather than at the roadblocks.

Dallin H. Oaks -All Men Everywhere

• The gospel of Jesus Christ is universal in its promise and effect, reaching out to all who ever live on the earth.

Gordon B. Hinckley -Seek Ye the Kingdom of God

• We all face choices in the course of our lives, some of them with a siren song of wealth and prosperity; others appear less promising. Somehow the Lord has watched over and guided my choices, although it was not always evident at the time.

Until you next read these words;

I'll be watching the leaves.

Enjoy the day!

-Sarnic Dirchi