Just caught the last half of McConkie's talk. I really struggled with that one. I ended up not paying attention to a lot of it, so not entirely sure what she said.
Jumping back to yesterday, definitely recommend Holland's talk to everyone. Of course, that was one of the few I caught, so I can't really compare, but it definitely is a highlight of conference for me.
October 2014 General Conference
Re: October 2014 General Conference
Everybody is a genius. But if you judge a fish by its ability to climb a tree, it will live its whole life believing that it is stupid. -Albert Einstein
And God said 'Love Your Enemy,' and I obeyed him and loved myself. -Kahlil Gibran
And God said 'Love Your Enemy,' and I obeyed him and loved myself. -Kahlil Gibran
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Curt Sunshine
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Elder Hales' talk was a very good, basic testimony of Jesus and of God's love. It was a great break from the previous talks this session.
I see through my glass, darkly - as I play my saxophone in harmony with the other instruments in God's orchestra. (h/t Elder Joseph Wirthlin)
Even if people view many things differently, the core Gospel principles (LOVE; belief in the unseen but hoped; self-reflective change; symbolic cleansing; striving to recognize the will of the divine; never giving up) are universal.
"For every complex problem there is an answer that is clear, simple, and wrong." H. L. Mencken
Even if people view many things differently, the core Gospel principles (LOVE; belief in the unseen but hoped; self-reflective change; symbolic cleansing; striving to recognize the will of the divine; never giving up) are universal.
"For every complex problem there is an answer that is clear, simple, and wrong." H. L. Mencken
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Curt Sunshine
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This is another very good talk about the sacrament.
I really like that Elder Hamula extended the application of the water representing Jesus' blood beyond Gethsemane - that he included ALL the blood that was shed throughout the garden, the trial and the cross.
I really like that Elder Hamula extended the application of the water representing Jesus' blood beyond Gethsemane - that he included ALL the blood that was shed throughout the garden, the trial and the cross.
I see through my glass, darkly - as I play my saxophone in harmony with the other instruments in God's orchestra. (h/t Elder Joseph Wirthlin)
Even if people view many things differently, the core Gospel principles (LOVE; belief in the unseen but hoped; self-reflective change; symbolic cleansing; striving to recognize the will of the divine; never giving up) are universal.
"For every complex problem there is an answer that is clear, simple, and wrong." H. L. Mencken
Even if people view many things differently, the core Gospel principles (LOVE; belief in the unseen but hoped; self-reflective change; symbolic cleansing; striving to recognize the will of the divine; never giving up) are universal.
"For every complex problem there is an answer that is clear, simple, and wrong." H. L. Mencken
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Curt Sunshine
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President Monson's talk is wonderful. I really love that man.
The sentence that is going to show up on Facebook and other online places is:
The sentence that is going to show up on Facebook and other online places is:
Walking where (Jesus) walked is less important than walking AS he walked.
I see through my glass, darkly - as I play my saxophone in harmony with the other instruments in God's orchestra. (h/t Elder Joseph Wirthlin)
Even if people view many things differently, the core Gospel principles (LOVE; belief in the unseen but hoped; self-reflective change; symbolic cleansing; striving to recognize the will of the divine; never giving up) are universal.
"For every complex problem there is an answer that is clear, simple, and wrong." H. L. Mencken
Even if people view many things differently, the core Gospel principles (LOVE; belief in the unseen but hoped; self-reflective change; symbolic cleansing; striving to recognize the will of the divine; never giving up) are universal.
"For every complex problem there is an answer that is clear, simple, and wrong." H. L. Mencken
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TataniaAvalon
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The ONLY talk I enjoyed from this session was Pres Monson it ended the session beautifully. Pres. Eyring was okay as was the one on the sacrament. Mostly I think I'll just pass on this session.
Btw I love how they're all ending early. I vote we take this practice into our regular Sunday meetings!
Btw I love how they're all ending early. I vote we take this practice into our regular Sunday meetings!
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Curt Sunshine
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This session is a good example of opposition in all things. First half was difficult (or worse); second half was excellent; closing talk was exceptional (my wife said it might be her favorite talk ever from President Monson).
Two very different "spirits" felt by lots of people in the same session, I know.
Two very different "spirits" felt by lots of people in the same session, I know.
I see through my glass, darkly - as I play my saxophone in harmony with the other instruments in God's orchestra. (h/t Elder Joseph Wirthlin)
Even if people view many things differently, the core Gospel principles (LOVE; belief in the unseen but hoped; self-reflective change; symbolic cleansing; striving to recognize the will of the divine; never giving up) are universal.
"For every complex problem there is an answer that is clear, simple, and wrong." H. L. Mencken
Even if people view many things differently, the core Gospel principles (LOVE; belief in the unseen but hoped; self-reflective change; symbolic cleansing; striving to recognize the will of the divine; never giving up) are universal.
"For every complex problem there is an answer that is clear, simple, and wrong." H. L. Mencken
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Just read that Br. Oaks has a gay grandson....wonder if that will start him rethinking things.
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The closing hymn was nice.
There was also a nice subtle unspoken thing at the very end of the broadcast. The Q15 walking offstage with their DW's hand in hand. Thought I might point that out as that's the first time I've noticed.
There was also a nice subtle unspoken thing at the very end of the broadcast. The Q15 walking offstage with their DW's hand in hand. Thought I might point that out as that's the first time I've noticed.
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bridget, read his talk. He took the extreme position on not supporting same-sex marriage - but he said we need to accept it and be gracious if it becomes the law of the land, and I think it's an acknowledgment that it will become the law of the land.
That is not a small step for a statement over the General Conference pulpit.
That is not a small step for a statement over the General Conference pulpit.
I see through my glass, darkly - as I play my saxophone in harmony with the other instruments in God's orchestra. (h/t Elder Joseph Wirthlin)
Even if people view many things differently, the core Gospel principles (LOVE; belief in the unseen but hoped; self-reflective change; symbolic cleansing; striving to recognize the will of the divine; never giving up) are universal.
"For every complex problem there is an answer that is clear, simple, and wrong." H. L. Mencken
Even if people view many things differently, the core Gospel principles (LOVE; belief in the unseen but hoped; self-reflective change; symbolic cleansing; striving to recognize the will of the divine; never giving up) are universal.
"For every complex problem there is an answer that is clear, simple, and wrong." H. L. Mencken
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Indeed, it has already begun.Ray DeGraw wrote:President Monson's talk is wonderful. I really love that man.
The sentence that is going to show up on Facebook and other online places is:
Walking where (Jesus) walked is less important than walking AS he walked.
Everybody is a genius. But if you judge a fish by its ability to climb a tree, it will live its whole life believing that it is stupid. -Albert Einstein
And God said 'Love Your Enemy,' and I obeyed him and loved myself. -Kahlil Gibran
And God said 'Love Your Enemy,' and I obeyed him and loved myself. -Kahlil Gibran