Monthly Archives: September 2015

40 Talks in 40 days – On Being Genuine, Dieter F. Uchtdorf

On Being Genuine I pray that we will resist the temptation to draw attention to ourselves and, instead, strive for a far greater honor: to become humble, genuine disciples of Jesus Christ Says a man in a suit at a … Continue reading

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40 Talks in 40 days – Fatherhood—Our Eternal Destiny, Larry M. Gibson

Fatherhood—Our Eternal Destiny May we each enjoy the fulness of Father’s blessings in this life and the fulfillment of His work and His glory by becoming fathers to our families for eternity. Okay, this is a talk to men, by … Continue reading

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All it boils down to – Smug Superiority

Through one thing and another, I’ve found myself stuck in LDS meetings for over four hours in the past week or so.  One thing struck me. It’s all about a sense of smug superiority. It’s not about the history of … Continue reading

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40 Talks in 40 Days – Yes, We Can and Will Win!, Ulisses Soares

Yes, We Can and Will Win! We must hold ever more tightly to our testimony of the gospel of Jesus Christ. Then we will win the daily battles against evil. Before I get started I just want to point out … Continue reading

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40 Talks in 40 Days – The Greatest Generation of Young Adults, Elder M. Russell Ballard

The Greatest Generation of Young Adults What we need now is the greatest generation of young adults in the history of the Church. We need your whole heart and soul. Pandering.  Flattery.  And what do they ask in exchange for … Continue reading

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40 Talks in 40 Days – Look for the Possibility of Bias Dallin H. Oaks

We’re going to take a break from the “All General Conference Talks” but hold to “All General Authority” talks that are significant for today.  Thanks to user latterdayskeptic at Reddit for capturing the audio and transcribing this portion of Dallin … Continue reading

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40 Talks in 40 Days – The Lord is my Light, Quentin L. Cook

The Lord Is My Light Our ability to stand firm and true and follow the Savior despite the vicissitudes of life is greatly strengthened by righteous families and Christ-centered unity in our wards and branches. Especially if those changes of … Continue reading

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40 Talks in 40 Days Truly Good and without Guile, Elder Dale G. Renlund

Truly Good and without Guile The good news of the gospel of Jesus Christ is that the desires of our hearts can be transformed and our motives can be educated and refined. I thought it was an account describing the life, … Continue reading

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40 Talks in 40 Days – The Music of the Gospel, Elder Wilford W. Andersen

The Music of the Gospel The music of the gospel is the joyful spiritual feeling that comes from the Holy Ghost. It brings a change of heart. I love the anecdotal story of the doctor and the medicine man and … Continue reading

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40 talks and 40 days – Why Marriage and Family Matter—Everywhere in the World, L Tom Perry

Why Marriage and Family Matter—Everywhere in the World Family is the center of life and is the key to eternal happiness. This is perhaps a bit more touchy as this is kinda the final words of L. Tom Perry, and … Continue reading

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