*Personal commentary, thoughts and inspirations are underlined
Elder Boyd K. Packer
The saints celebrated the nation's freedom despite the persecution they faced by that same government. The saints knew the Lord told them that we believe in being subject to kings ... etc.
Rather than consumed with revenge, the Saints were anchored in revelation.
The leaders of the Church are prepared through the decades to lead the Church.
"Today the sun never sets on congregations of Latter-day Saints."
Elder Russell M. Nelson
Men and women are that they might have joy. That joy comes when we choose the right.
Patterns of the shopper
Some shoppers study ... the best, quality. Some are bargain shoppers ... and find that what they buy don't last. Then there are those who steal what they want.
Marriage is of God. It is sacred.
Salvation is an individual matter. Exaltation is a family matter. The earth was created and this Church was formed so that families can be created, formed and sealed. Marriage is a divine commandment.
"All covenants, contracts, obligations ... that are not made ... are of no efficacy ... when men are dead" These truths are absolute.
No blessings with held from His faithful saints (to those who go unmarried).
Minimize personal demands, maximize loving unselfishness.
As with the pattern of the shopper, we can choose what type of marriage we will have. The best choice is the celestial marriage. If a lesser choice is taken, you can still "upgrade"
Brother William D. Oswald
He shared story of his grand-daughters learning to jump rope. Once they learned the fundamentals they were able to successfully jump.
We all have the responsibility to learn the basic principals of teachings. This can be done by watching other teachers and learning from the World Wide Broadcast on teaching (Feb 2007?)
We can learn from Jesus ... the master teacher.
1) Show love to those you teach and call them by name.
2) Teach from the scriptures.
3) Encourage the pondering of Gospel truths.
Elder Cabaret(?) and Elder (?)
Elder Quentin L. Cook
I had to take a call and take care of some business during the last three talks. I'll have to go back and watch these talks later.
President Thomas S. Monson
Heavenly Father is aware of the challenges we face in the world today.
May we be good citizens in the nations in which we live.
May we be men and women of honesty and integrity.
Contributions to the Church help us respond to disasters throughout the world.
May we be mindful of the needs of those around us and be willing to lend a helping hand.
Continuous revelation is the lifeblood of the Gospel of Jesus Christ.
Dr. Faustus: "There is a more searing anguish than fire - eternal exile from God"
