What Pres. Oaks said in his first conference as the prophet

Here are four themes President Dallin H. Oaks shared this weekend.
Reflect on your spiritual insights from general conference with these uplifting quotes.
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Notably, convert baptisms surged last year, increasing by almost 25%.
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The new presidency members will begin service on August 1, 2026.
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The image depicts the Savior gently placing His hands on the shoulders of a discouraged man.
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Madalyn Edwards was close to her father, especially after serving her mission in Japan, just like he had. When her father's sole remaining kidney failed, she immediately tested to see if she'd be a match for a kidney donation. She didn't realize what a long, complicated road it would actually be.
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It lasted less than 30 seconds. Yet the prayer left many of the adults in the room with misty eyes and me with a racing mind.
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For LDS marathon runner Wendy Garrett, being able to walk a mile is a miracle, let alone run 26.2. And now, Garrett is preparing to make history as she gears up to run her sixth World Marathon Major.
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