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by Old-Timer
07 Oct 2023, 13:50
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: A Healthier Way to Look at General Conference
Replies: 7
Views: 1710

Re: A Healthier Way to Look at General Conference

Yep, that makes it more difficult - but the concept still applies. 🙂

Culture gets in the way of the Gospel - in any religion and, without the religious focus, in many organizations.
by Old-Timer
07 Oct 2023, 13:48
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: How Should it be?
Replies: 11
Views: 2689

Re: How Should it be?

It is a statement, not a command. I know of nobody who has been disciplined in any way for not accepting a calling.
by Old-Timer
06 Oct 2023, 16:29
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Why is the church buying football tickets for missionaries?
Replies: 18
Views: 4827

Re: Why is the church buying football tickets for missionaries?

[Admin Note: The comment won’t cause a banning (unless continually repeated after warnings), but sweeping, stereotypical insults will be deleted - as was done in this case.]
by Old-Timer
06 Oct 2023, 16:19
Forum: Book & Media Reviews
Topic: I need your opinion...
Replies: 11
Views: 2633

Re: I need your opinion...

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by Old-Timer
06 Oct 2023, 16:18
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: A Healthier Way to Look at General Conference
Replies: 7
Views: 1710

A Healthier Way to Look at General Conference

I was in a meeting recently that included a couple of people who would be considered relatively high leaders in the Church, and the topic of General Conference talks was mentioned. One of the participants mentioned how hard some talks can be on individual members, especially the ones that can put pr...
by Old-Timer
01 Oct 2023, 14:44
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: General Conference - Fall 2023
Replies: 23
Views: 4874

Re: General Conference - Fall 2023

Pres. Nelson’s talk is one many here will want to avoid. The concept of “Think Celestial” is one I like, but the application of it in the talk is not the way I see the phrase.
by Old-Timer
01 Oct 2023, 14:20
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: General Conference - Fall 2023
Replies: 23
Views: 4874

Re: General Conference - Fall 2023

Elder Giraud-Carrier’s talk is wonderful. He laid it on the line, bluntly.

If we lived what he just preached, we would be a much better people.

Seriously, this might be my new favorite General Conference talk ever - and that is saying a lot.
by Old-Timer
01 Oct 2023, 09:27
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: General Conference - Fall 2023
Replies: 23
Views: 4874

Re: General Conference - Fall 2023

Elder Ballard’s talk began with the statement that he is losing his eyesight. He spoke slowly and simply. It sounded like a farewell address. It was a simple testimony, and it was touching.
by Old-Timer
30 Sep 2023, 18:07
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: General Conference - Fall 2023
Replies: 23
Views: 4874

General Conference - Fall 2023

As normal, there have been talks that will be appreciated and disliked by us here. This is a generic thread to discuss general thoughts and feelings about this conference. My initial takeaway thus far, is that there have been some really good talks so far, even with some which I do not see positivel...
by Old-Timer
30 Sep 2023, 10:42
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: How Should it be?
Replies: 11
Views: 2689

Re: How Should it be?

If someone asks me to serve in any responsibility, they get me - not someone they want me to be. I say that upfront, and I am fine being released if who I am does not fit whom they thought they were getting. I have no problem with anyone putting parameters on what they will do. I just make it clear ...