194th Semiannual General Conference Highlights - Sunday Sessions

 Sunday Session

Sunday Morning 

Jeffrey R. Holland

• Just being in the presence of the Son of God and hearing his voice is enough to send antagonists stumbling into retreat. 
• We must not be guilty of simplistic versions of Christ that ignore His teachings that make us uncomfortable. 
• Love with all of your heart, might, mind, and strength. 
• If the harder you try, the more difficult it seems to get, remember that it has been so for the most faithful and marvelous people in every bit of time. 
• We have all the answers we need...but it doesn't work to have the answers to the tests of life if we don't attend the classes involved. 

Tracy Y. Browning

• At times having limitations can feel frustrating or overwhelming when we come to the edge of our knowledge and venture into the areas we don't fully understand. 
• Asking questions isn't a weakness but a precursor to Growth. 
• Through our obedience and diligence we'll gain knowledge and intelligence. 
• Revelation from God is ALWAYS compatible with his Law and is NEVER contradicted. 
• Resisting obedience to God's laws and commandments may delay and prolong our growth. 
• To Trust means to Obey Willingly. 
• The higher you are the further you can see. Make the climb. 

Brook P. Hales

• We are not destined to fail. 
• God shall consecrate your afflictions for your gain.
• The Lord can strengthen us and bear us up in whatever difficulties we are called upon to experience. 
• The Lord's strength and power can help us through whatever difficulties -physical, mental, emotional- we may encounter. 
• Life's experiences both good and bad can teach us important lessons. 
• We were not sent here to fail but to succeed. 

L. Todd Budge

• Making quality time for Him is one of the major challenges of our day. 
• Make time for the Lord in your lives each and every day. 
• Quiet time is sacred time. 
• To be still may be a way to remind us to focus upon the Savior unfailingly.
• Being still takes an act of faith and effort. 
• Our focus must be riveted on the Savior and His Gospel. 
• Slow down. Live with greater spiritual awareness. 
• As much as God desires our Attention he will not Force Us to Come to Him. 
• Being always in motion may add to the commotion in our lives and rob us of the peace that we seek. 

Gary E. Stevenson

• These will be days never to be forgotten. 
• There is no greater unity shown than in the Olympics. 
• Happiness and Joy in this life are always linked with the Gospel of Jesus Christ. 
• Become engaged in Family History. Spend time in the Temple. 
• May we share Glad Tidings by Caring, Listening, Inviting. 

Bradley R. Wilcox

• When we use our Agency to Make and Keep Covenants with God, we become Heirs with the everlasting Covenant God has made with our Forebearers.
• It is one thing to be loved. And another thing entirely to be Trusted. 
• God loves All his children and is concerned for their welfare. 
• Your commitments demand much of you but that's because God is making More of you. 
• You've Got This. Because Christ has Got You.
• Don't change everything for nothing. 
• Don't let the world change you when you were born to change the world. 

Henry B. Eyring

• God will reveal the Truth only as we are cautious and careful to avoid getting near False Doctrines. 
• Choose to be Simple in our Teachings. 
• We should seize every opportunity to share the teachings of Christ with children. 
• The words you share today could be the ones They carry with them and Today will soon pass. 
• Don't give in to your Doubts. Turn to God for help.

Sunday Afternoon 

Dieter F. Uchtdorf

• What principles have you learned that have become a firm foundation in your life? 
• One of the most important things we can learn in this life is the difference between what is eternal and what is not. 
• Not all Truth is of equal value. Some truths are core and essential to our Faith. Others are appendages. Valuable but only when they're connected to the Core. 
• If you want to Nourish your Testimony you must Nourish the Roots not just splash water on the branches. 
• Nourish the Roots and the Branches will Grow and in Time they will Bear Fruit. 
• Is my Testimony based on what I hope to have happen in my life? Is it depended on the attitude and actions of others? Or is it founded on Christ, rooted and built up on Him regardless of life's changing circumstances. 
• Faith is Strong when it has Deep Roots.
• Faith is not Faith if it's never tested. Faith is not strong if it's never opposed.
• Do not despair if you have trials of faith and unanswered questions.
• We should not expect everything before we act. That is not faith. 
• If we wait to act until all of our questions are answered, we severely limit the good that we can accomplish and we limit the power of our faith. 
• A Testimony is not something you build once and it stands forever. It's more like a Tree where you need to Nourish it to let it continue to Grow. 

Takashi Wada

• Trust in the Lord's words with all your heart. 
• Because Heavenly Father Knows and Loves you He will speak to you personally and in ways that you can easily understand. 
• The way you think about who you are affects every decision that you'll ever make. 

Ronald A. Rasband

• The Savior is not absent from our Mortal Journey. 
• When we hold up one another, we are saying "I am here for you."
• When we hold up the Lord's Light when we hold fast to the Lord's Covenants and when we uphold our Prophet as he speaks the words of God. 
• We need to do more lifting and less murmuring. 
• We all needed to be lifted up by the Lord by peace, love, revelation to hold strong against the darkness in the world.
• We build temples to honor the Lord. They are built for worship and not for show. 
• The Savior and His Doctrine is the very Heart of the Temple. 
• You do not have to Face Life Alone. 

Quentin L. Cook

• Any device will never be as important or significance as the spiritual guidance that comes from revelation. 
• The conversions that are occurring in our day are remarkable. 
• We cannot underestimate the sacredness of scriptures in conversions and remaining faithful in the gospel.
• Redemption comes through Repentance. God himself Atones for the Sins of the World.
• As you study the Book of Mormon Everyday you'll make better decisions Everyday.
• The Internet is a powerful tool for studying the Gospel.
• Use Judgement and be Wise in all things.
• The Internet can be used in a Positive Way or a Destructive Way. 
• Avoid Doom scrolling. Fill your feeds with righteous and positive news. 

Ruben V. Alliaud 

• We are all made in God's image. 
• Every time we are told about our Divine Nature and Heritage that the Adversary then tries to call that into question.  
• Let us all remember that there was a great price paid for our Happiness. 

I. Raymond Egbo

• Ignore the distractions facing you and focus on your goal. You'll succeed beyond what you thought was possible. 
• If you keep fasting and praying and don't set a timeline or time table for God, he will sooner or later find that God will help you with what you're struggling with. 
• Trust Christ with your Child. For He is the Strength of Every Parent to the Child. 

Russell M. Nelson

• When Christ returns the Glory of the Lord shall be revealed. And All flesh shall see it Together. 
• Now is the time for you and for me to prepare for the Second Coming of Christ.
• Every single sincere seeker of Jesus Christ will Find Him in the Temple.
• You'll feel His mercy. You'll find answers to your most vexing questions. You'll better comprehend the Joy of His Gospel.  
• To Whom or to What will you Give your Life?
• I will be on your Right hand and on your Left and my Spirit shall be in your Hearts and My Angels all around you to bear you up. There is no limit to the Savior's capacity to Help You.
• It's neither too early or too late for you to become a disciple of Christ. 

To Read/Watch/Listen to these Talks in their entirety, please visit: https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/2024/10?lang=eng

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

-Sarnic Dirchi

194th Semiannual General Conference Highlights - Saturday Sessions

 Saturday Sessions

Saturday Morning

Neil L. Andersen

• The gift of Hope is a priceless endowment from God. 
• As we strengthen our Faith in Jesus Christ we see beyond our Struggles and instead see the Blessings of Eternity. 
• Be of Good Cheer. Keep a Brightness of Hope. 
• The God of Hope will fill you with Joy and Peace that you may Abound in Hope. 
• Every Righteous person will receive every promised blessing. 
• The joy we feel has little to do with the circumstances of our lives but everything to do with the focus of our lives. 
• The peace you seek may not come as quickly as you desire, but I promise you His peace will come. 

Emily Belle Freeman

• Partaking of the Sacrament helps to increase your companionship with the Lord. 
• It's not only who officiates in the Ordinance that matters. What the ordinance and the covenant promise unlocks also needs to be the focus of our attention. 
• The Lord has a place for You in His plan. 
• Live up to your privileges. 
• We all have access to the gift of God's power. 

Karl D. Hirst

• Divine love never runs dry and we're each a cherished favorite. 
• Whichever parts of us seem different, His love lets us find togetherness. 
• We can discard brokenness in anyway from disqualifying us from God's love. 
• Christ chose to be broken for us. Surely He removes all shame from the broken. 
• You're wrong to think you've put yourself beyond God's love. It's impossible to put yourself that far away.
• Mountains are evidence to God's love because the mountains will go away long before God stops loving us. Mountains show his love is ever enduring. 
• Being loved is not the same as feeling loved. 
• If you're waiting for Christ to come...consider that he might already be near. There within your reach.
• The Joy of the Gospel is available to all. Not just the Happy. Not just the Downcast. All.  

Dale G. Renlund

• The Gospel of Christ and The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints provides powerful and transformative benefits for us. 
• The Savior's Church is special Only if it's built on His Gospel.

David P. Homer

• Are you willing to set aside your personal preferences, trust God, and exercise His will and Trust in Him? 
• God Trusts us to make many important decisions. 
• The boundaries between right and wrong are not for us to define but for God to. 
• Deviations from God's Truth lead to Sorrow. 
• Believe in God. Believe that He Is. Believe that he has all Wisdom. Believe that Man cannot comprehend all the things that God comprehends.
• If we Heed God's word, we will receive more. If we ignore God's counsel we will receive less and less until we have none. 
• The loss of Truth doesn't mean we were wrong, only that we lost the ability to comprehend it. 
• When we focus on the Savior our Faith will overcome our Concerns. 
• Choose your Faith. Trust God. Preserve your Blessings. 

Gregorio E. Casillas

• Your spiritual abilities are unique and personal and God wants to help you develop them.
• We live in a time of Great Opportunity even though we face many Difficulties. 
• You can make a positive difference in the World. 
• Fill your life with Faith. Your Testimony will revitalize you. 

Dallin H. Oaks

• Christ is our role model. 
• The Lord's commandments are of two types. Permanent like the Doctrines of Christ or Temporary like those meant for the needs of His people until that need has passed. 
• It is significant that one of the first principles that Christ taught was to Avoid Contention. 
• He who hath the Spirit of Contention is not of Christ but is of the Devil. 
• True disciples of Christ are the peacemakers. 
• Contention is a Choice. Peacemaking is a Choice. You have your Agency to Choose Contention or Reconciliation. Choose to be a Peacemaker. Now and Always. 
• Cease harshly attacking others for their beliefs. 
• Avoid what is harsh and hateful. 

Saturday Afternoon 

D. Todd Christofferson

• Passive Rebellion is a more insidious influence in our lives compared to Active Rebellion. 
• When it comes to matters of Salvation and Eternal Life our Theme Song should be "I Did it God's Way"
• There is no "My Way" if we're to follow Christ's Example. 
• Are you worshiping God's gift? Or God? 

Jose A Teixeira

• Our Unity and Strength, grounded in our Faith reassures us that we're never alone in this journey. 
• Don't let your Faith in Jesus Christ become Casual.
• Without a Strong Inner Faith we lose our ability to make a difference in the world and bring out the best in those around us. 
• Our Circumstances may vary but We All can make a Difference. 
• While serving isn't always convenient, it is always rewarding. 

Juan Pablo Villar

• Think Celestial.
• If we Think Celestial, we will understand that our Lives will face challenges that seem greater than our capacity to overcome them.
• Christ has the power to help us out of every miserable or adverse condition.
• Christ can reach us where we are as we are. 
• Christ's hand will always be there for us, even if we cannot see it or feel it at first. 

Patrick Kearon 

• Welcome to the Church of Joy. 
• We should be the most joyful people on Earth despite the trails that come upon us. 
• Joy comes From and Because of Him. 
• Christ is Joy. 
• As we grow and learn let us see that Reverence is so much more than folding our arms and being still. 
• In the Stillness, ponder the many ways we are loved by the Lord. 
• Joy looks different for different people. 

David L. Buckner

• Christ has long called his faithful followers his friends. 
• The Savior numbers each of us and watches over us. This watch is Exhalting, Exhilarating, and Eternal. 
• There is always much more that unites us than divides us. 
• We must stop looking for reasons to divide and seek opportunities to be one. 
• We need to build higher and holier relationships with All of God's Children. 
• The Gospel Net is the Largest Net in the world. There is room for everyone. 

D. Martin Goury 

• Seek repentance, make changes in your life, and turn to the Savior for redemption. 
• Satan delights in your misery. Cut it short. Cast his influence out of your life. 
• Having the Holy Ghost as a constant companion is crucial for our spiritual growth. 
• When we are receptive to the guidance of the Still Small Voice we are better equipped to help those in need. 

Aroldo B. Cavalcante

• We can help others in their journeys and progress to receive God's blessings. 
• How many faithful brothers and sisters sit forgotten among us? 
• No one is ever forgotten by Christ. 

Ulisses Soares

• Do all things that please the Lord. 
• We each travel an individual discipleship journey on the path to the Savior. 
• Being sincerely Christlike is an even more important goal than being Authentic. 
• While your personal circumstances like genetics, geography and physical and mental challenges can influence our journey, in that things that truly matter there is an inner space where we are free to choose how we take that path in our lives. 
• Be true to every covenant that you've entered into. 
• It takes a courageous and willing heart to pursue an introspection to look at our weakness and how they could help or hinder our ability to follow Christ. 

Saturday Evening

Gerrit W. Gong

• All around us are opportunities to laugh and delight and see the bright side of life.
• Holiness invites us to infuse daily living with Joy.  
• Religious believers are on average happier, more cheerful and more fulfilled. 
• Spending time in the House of the Lord can help heal what is broken. 

Kristin M. Yee

• You won't get back what you had, but do the very best you can with what you've got. 
• God is not done with you.
• We CAN try again.  
• God can give us the power to recognize and overcome our weaknesses. 
• Don't give up. Be patient with yourself. 
• You're not necessarily defective, but rather there is more work to be done and more healing that's needed.

Kyle S. McKay

• Jesus Christ is truly of a forgiving disposition. It's not part of his nature to condemn. He came to save. 

Jorge M. Alvarado

• To find truth, peace, and forgiveness you may have to find some place to be alone to pray for those things. 
• Repentance is Joy. 
• The Light of the Savior can reach us all no matter our circumstances. 
• There's no need to wait to turn to the Lord. Turn to him now. 

David A. Bednar

• The Book of Mormon was written for Our Day. The Nephites never had the book. It was meant for us. 
• We should constantly ask ourselves, why did the Lord inspire Mormon to include this account in the Book of Mormon? 
• The Book of the Mormon looks to the future. 
• Prosperity, Possessions and Ease can lead even the most righteous to drink the poison of Pride. 
• Do not let the blessing of Prosperity twist into a Curse of Pride. 
• Pride will afflict us with spiritual blindness. 
• We cannot look to and focus on Christ if we only see ourselves. 
• Apostasy can occur at 2 basic levels. Institutional or Individual. 
• The Standard of Truth has been erected. No unhallowed hand can stop its progress. 
• If you or I do not believe that we could be affected by Pride, then we are vulnerable and in spiritual danger. 
• Blessed are they who humble themselves without being compelled to be humble. 

To Watch/Read/Listen to the Talks in their entirety please visit: https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/2024/10?lang=eng

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

-Sarnic Dirchi