Some notes about the speakers from the Sunday Morning session.
James E. Faust
Mostly a historical recount of the ecclesiastical state of the world from the time of Christ until now. Addressing the Dark Ages, the time where there was no power of God given unto men on the earth, and the restoration that occured in the early 19th century.
Although we have great truth in our church, the light of Christ shines in many other religions, and their great leaders brought enlightenment to man.
I should read this one again.
Jeffery R. Holland
Christ knows the way, because he is the way. Anyone who is struggling with problems, whether they be physical addictions (alcohol), or things that will destory a marriage and family (porno), or even if you're in a muddle of gender confusion (the second time I've noticed that mentioned), is invited to come unto Christ and find peace through the gospel. Should've taken notes.
Earl C. Tingey
Five things that the gospel has taught him:
Anne C. Pingrey
Growing up unto the Lord would be the title of this talk. I would think. She mentioned the way that we "grow up" is to "put away childish things" (as Paul said in the New Testament), which we do when we choose to serve others (do as the Lord would have us do), and press forward in faith (even if we don't know what we're doing). Oftimes, in serving God (and our fellow man - Mosiah 2:17), we are asked to do all that we can do, and sometimes more than we think we can at the time.
I suppose that I still have some growing up to do.
Dallan H. Oaks
I remember when I was at the MTC (Missionary Training Center) back in October 1998, and this man, Dallan H. Oaks, came and spoke to us. One of the things that I still remember from that address was that he challenged us to take one roll of film (for taking pictures) and make it last one year. Not only did I go through more than one roll of film over the next year, I also went through three cameras. He also compared missionaries and how the Lord wishes to use us, as how he would use a pen. I should be able to do the work he wants it to, should be able to respond when he needs it, and also write what he wants it to. He doesn't expect the pen to talk back, or write something entirely different that what he wants.
What does that have to do with what he said today? I'm not sure. I just wanted to mention that to give you the idea of what my paradigm was when I heard that we was speaking next.
He spoke briefly about President Hinckley's challenge to read the Book of Mormon, and mentioned that what people got out of the reading depended greatly on what they brought to it. He then shared some of the things that he gleaned from his study, one of such pearls or wisdom was that Christ invites all to come unto him. Male and female, black and white, bond and free. From there he delved into what it means to be bond. It can mean that you are bond, or under oppression because you're in slavery, or that you're under a powerful addiction (again the mention of the evils of the world eg. alcohol, porn), or bond by a misconception or even a false tradition. But the gospel is for everyone to hear, and to liberate all from bonds.
Tales from around the globe of how the gospel had changed lives where then shared. These stories ranged from a doctor in Nigeria who went to hear his friend (who was the bishop of the ward) speak to a congreation, to a man in India who read the name of Jesus Christ on a calendar, to a powerful manifestation of the spirit to a man in Mongolia.
I'm a little fuzzy on the next part, because my notes aren't that good, but there's something about the Abrahamic Covenant, and how we shouldn't believe that we are better than anyone else. In the Book of Mormon it states that we should not esteem one flesh above another.
His concluding remarks revolved around future scripture that will be from the Lost Tribes of Israel, and that he hopes that it will not be rejected since "we already have a bible."
It's odd how we can read dozens of blogs and newspapers, view many television reports and dramatizations, even different films, all about the same subject and respect the persectives of each one. It could be about politics, biographies, industry, or economics. But when it comes to the life and teachings of Christ, there seems to be very stingent opinions. Again, something for another time
Gordon B. Hinckley
One of the most publicly known presidents of the church, and the most travelled president in the history of the church gave a very interesting address. He spoke mostly of his works and how he has met the aquaintance of many dignitaries and presiding authorities of numerous countries around the world. Yet he's also met with the impoverished and downtrodden. I remember a time when he went to Honduras and helped in the clean up of a hurricane. He's not afraid to get his hands dirty.
Although most of his talk was reminiscences of his life (including his marriage, not just his work in the church), he unabashedly stated that this was not an obituary, and he looked forward to speaking again in October. He then closed with his testimony that First Vision is a real event that took place in broad daylight, and that the Book of Mormon is what it purports to be.
Great men are not always those that conquer nations or govern peaceful lands. Most of the great men and women of history are known because of the great contributions they made to society and humanity as a whole, both good and bad. What's termed as good and bad is often in the eye of the beholder. I would rather believe in something strongly, and hold that to be true, rather than change with what stays popular for five minutes. It's best to be a standing wave instead of noise.
Now the real test is how long I'm going to feel like this. How long I can hold at this frequency that has a strong Q factor. Time will tell, and time will test.
James E. Faust
Mostly a historical recount of the ecclesiastical state of the world from the time of Christ until now. Addressing the Dark Ages, the time where there was no power of God given unto men on the earth, and the restoration that occured in the early 19th century.
Although we have great truth in our church, the light of Christ shines in many other religions, and their great leaders brought enlightenment to man.
I should read this one again.
Jeffery R. Holland
Christ knows the way, because he is the way. Anyone who is struggling with problems, whether they be physical addictions (alcohol), or things that will destory a marriage and family (porno), or even if you're in a muddle of gender confusion (the second time I've noticed that mentioned), is invited to come unto Christ and find peace through the gospel. Should've taken notes.
Earl C. Tingey
Five things that the gospel has taught him:
- God exists, and He's a personage of flesh and bone, as is his son Jesus Christ
- Purpose to life on earth. Physical experience for spiritual beings
- Come to know the Law of mercy, oppurtunity to repent
- Two types of death: Physical (seperation of spirit and body), and spiritual (seperation from God)
- Life of Christ gives us hope of the Resurrection
Anne C. Pingrey
Growing up unto the Lord would be the title of this talk. I would think. She mentioned the way that we "grow up" is to "put away childish things" (as Paul said in the New Testament), which we do when we choose to serve others (do as the Lord would have us do), and press forward in faith (even if we don't know what we're doing). Oftimes, in serving God (and our fellow man - Mosiah 2:17), we are asked to do all that we can do, and sometimes more than we think we can at the time.
I suppose that I still have some growing up to do.
Dallan H. Oaks
I remember when I was at the MTC (Missionary Training Center) back in October 1998, and this man, Dallan H. Oaks, came and spoke to us. One of the things that I still remember from that address was that he challenged us to take one roll of film (for taking pictures) and make it last one year. Not only did I go through more than one roll of film over the next year, I also went through three cameras. He also compared missionaries and how the Lord wishes to use us, as how he would use a pen. I should be able to do the work he wants it to, should be able to respond when he needs it, and also write what he wants it to. He doesn't expect the pen to talk back, or write something entirely different that what he wants.
What does that have to do with what he said today? I'm not sure. I just wanted to mention that to give you the idea of what my paradigm was when I heard that we was speaking next.
He spoke briefly about President Hinckley's challenge to read the Book of Mormon, and mentioned that what people got out of the reading depended greatly on what they brought to it. He then shared some of the things that he gleaned from his study, one of such pearls or wisdom was that Christ invites all to come unto him. Male and female, black and white, bond and free. From there he delved into what it means to be bond. It can mean that you are bond, or under oppression because you're in slavery, or that you're under a powerful addiction (again the mention of the evils of the world eg. alcohol, porn), or bond by a misconception or even a false tradition. But the gospel is for everyone to hear, and to liberate all from bonds.
Tales from around the globe of how the gospel had changed lives where then shared. These stories ranged from a doctor in Nigeria who went to hear his friend (who was the bishop of the ward) speak to a congreation, to a man in India who read the name of Jesus Christ on a calendar, to a powerful manifestation of the spirit to a man in Mongolia.
I'm a little fuzzy on the next part, because my notes aren't that good, but there's something about the Abrahamic Covenant, and how we shouldn't believe that we are better than anyone else. In the Book of Mormon it states that we should not esteem one flesh above another.
His concluding remarks revolved around future scripture that will be from the Lost Tribes of Israel, and that he hopes that it will not be rejected since "we already have a bible."
It's odd how we can read dozens of blogs and newspapers, view many television reports and dramatizations, even different films, all about the same subject and respect the persectives of each one. It could be about politics, biographies, industry, or economics. But when it comes to the life and teachings of Christ, there seems to be very stingent opinions. Again, something for another time
Gordon B. Hinckley
One of the most publicly known presidents of the church, and the most travelled president in the history of the church gave a very interesting address. He spoke mostly of his works and how he has met the aquaintance of many dignitaries and presiding authorities of numerous countries around the world. Yet he's also met with the impoverished and downtrodden. I remember a time when he went to Honduras and helped in the clean up of a hurricane. He's not afraid to get his hands dirty.
Although most of his talk was reminiscences of his life (including his marriage, not just his work in the church), he unabashedly stated that this was not an obituary, and he looked forward to speaking again in October. He then closed with his testimony that First Vision is a real event that took place in broad daylight, and that the Book of Mormon is what it purports to be.
Great men are not always those that conquer nations or govern peaceful lands. Most of the great men and women of history are known because of the great contributions they made to society and humanity as a whole, both good and bad. What's termed as good and bad is often in the eye of the beholder. I would rather believe in something strongly, and hold that to be true, rather than change with what stays popular for five minutes. It's best to be a standing wave instead of noise.
Now the real test is how long I'm going to feel like this. How long I can hold at this frequency that has a strong Q factor. Time will tell, and time will test.
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