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General Conference Book Club Week 18: Brother Neider

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01_04_neideWith all due respect, it’s not that often that there is a speaker in General Conference that I’ve never heard of before in my life, much less seen.  This however was the case with Brother Michael A. Neider, counselor in the outgoing Young Men’s Presidency.  That explains it.  Having no Young Men in my immediate radar, I hadn’t paid much attention to that organization or its current presidency.  But, I think it’s safe to say that if asked by a prophet of God to deliver a message at General Conference, there’s something important that the Lord wants you to say.  And by default, something important that the Lord wants me to hear.   So even though his talk is called “Revealed Quorum Principles,” another topic not immediately in my current frame of reference, I’m going to read this talk with an open mind and heart.  I’ll probably transfer the principles to my responsibilities among my immediate and extended family, but that’s just me. 🙂

So for week 18 of GCBC (click here if you have no idea what we’re doing here at this little book club),  I give you this talk:  “Revealed Quorum Principles” by Brother Michael. A. Neider.

General Conference Book Club Week 17: Elder Cook

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Thank you to all of you who rejoined GCBC in full force last week.  It made me happy to know people were still participating.  (I really didn’t mean to guilt people into commenting, but I thought no one was still reading along with the Conference talks.  I’m over it now.  Thanks.)

This week we will study the talk by Elder Quentin L. Cook of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles.  The talk is called “Our Father’s Plan– Big Enough for All His Children,” (click here to read it), and was part of the Saturday afternoon session of Spring General Conference.  This tagline seemed to be a good transition from last week’s talk by Elder Eyring:

Even though our journey may be fraught with tribulation, the destination is truly glorious.

And perhaps because I just returned from Nauvoo, that line makes me think of the hymn, “Come, come ye Saints.”  I don’t know if you’ve already seen this video based on a previous message from Elder Dallin H. Oaks, but it highlights the sweet balance of trial, courage, testimony, and blessings:

General Conference Book Club Week 16: President Eyring

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01_07_eyrinWell, it finally happened.  My General Conference Book “Club” has now dwindled down to me writing a Sunday post and, ahem, then writing the only comment on it.  (This is the part where you say stuff like, “Oh, I’m so sorry, Stephanie.  Your GCBC was the best idea that anyone ever had!  The only reason I’m not participating right now is because my DVR is so full of good stuff, I prefer reading romance novels while I lay by the pool, Let’s face it, General Conference is so 16 weeks ago I have swine flu in my eyes and reading is really difficult right now.”)  So, I think your best bet back into full health and a fullness of joy is to join the GCBC fun again.

>>This week’s talk is “Adversity” by the amazing President Henry B. Eyring, First Counselor in the First Presidency.  Click here to read the talk.<<

This is one of my favorite lines from his talk:

“My purpose today is to assure you that our Heavenly Father and the Savior live and that They love all humanity. The very opportunity for us to face adversity and affliction is part of the evidence of Their infinite love. . . . It is clear that for us to have that gift [eternal life] and to be given that trust [endless posterity], we must be transformed through making righteous choices where that is hard to do.”

Anyway, even if you don’t decide to comment on the talk here (clearing throat and raising eyebrows), you should really read it.  It’s a great message.  I would love to hear your thoughts though.  Have a great week.

(First time to GCBC?  Click here to get the scoop.)

General Conference Book Club Week 15: Elder Andersen

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04_02_anderAfter the death of Elder Joseph B. Wirthlin, Elder Neil L. Andersen was called as the newest member of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles at the most recent General Conference.  This week we will study the first talk he gave as a newly-sustained apostle, prophet, seer and revelator, “Come Unto Him.”

>>Click here to read “Come Unto Him” by Elder Neil L. Andersen<<

In my opinion, this is one of the most important lessons we can learn, and I constantly need this reminder.  We need our Savior, and He is ready and willing to help us.  His love is incomprehensible and his power to save is without end.  I know He lives and I am so grateful to know of His love and care for me.

In this video, Elder Andersen affirms that this knowledge is a process and reassures us that we know enough to claim the blessings our Savior has to offer us.

If this is your first visit to the General Conference Book Club, click here to learn more about it. You’re welcome to join us at any point along the way, and we’d love to welcome back many of you that we haven’t heard from in a while.

General Conference Book Club, week 14: Sister Thompson

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04_04_thompWeek 14?  Can you believe we’ve been at it that long?  Welcome back to GCBC.  Coincidentally, this talk ties in quite nicely with yesterday’s long-overdue post about Sister Beck’s Women’s Conference Talk.  During the Sunday morning session of General Conference, Sister Barbara Thompson, Second Counselor in the Relief Society General Presidency, spoke about the three directives that help us fulfill our divine role as women and how to implement them more fully in our lives.

>>Click here to read “His Arm is Sufficient” by Sister Barbara Thompson<<

If this is your first visit to the General Conference Book Club, click here to learn more about it. You’re welcome to join us at any point along the way, and we’d love to welcome back many of you that we haven’t heard from in a while.