6 quotes from Pres. Nelson’s memorial broadcast that celebrate his legacy
During the tribute, speakers shared memories and lessons from serving with President Nelson.
“He is just the gentlest and sweetest person you could ever hope to associate with,” said President Dallin H. Oaks. “And he will always be remembered that way.”
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A memorial broadcast for President Nelson aired on October 1. Public funeral services will be held the week after October general conference.
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Do you remember these 10 prophetic invitations?
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“The focus of the last 40 years in medicine and surgery was changed to devote the rest of my life in full-time service to my Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ.”
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President McKay opened his eyes and said, “Brother Nelson, it doesn’t feel good to me. Your place is here in Salt Lake City. ... I don’t think you should go to Chicago.”
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Did you know President Russell M. Nelson played the bugle in elementary school? Read these 101 facts about his inspiring life.
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Here are a few ways to press forward when life isn’t looking the way you hoped and prayed it would.
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Using our influence as women of God to make a difference in the world.
“To serve in the temple is a sweet experience,” Therese Steadman said. “To serve with family is like icing on the cake.”
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“I wondered why such bad things happened to the very people restoring the gospel. And then I stepped outside the jail.”
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The ideas come from a recent article in Church magazines.
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In several spots in scripture, God promises that “as ye keep the commandments, ye shall prosper in the land.”
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The February 2021 issue of the Liahona provides many messages of hope focused on the topic of incarceration.
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One Latter-day Saint hymn poses a pressing question: “Oh say, what is truth?” The hymn goes on to compare the worth of truth to “the fairest gem that the riches of worlds can produce,” and “the brightest prize to which mortals or Gods can aspire.” This question of discerning truth is perhaps more relevant now than ever.
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Latter-day Saints recognize that, rather than an aberration in God’s plan, lack of knowing is a central and defining feature of mortal experience.
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The Bible translator William Tyndale wrote, Evangelion (that we call the gospel) is a Greek word and signifieth good, merry, glad and joyful tidings, that maketh a man’s heart glad, and maketh him to sing, dance, and leap for joy. Yet in our interactions with Saints throughout the world, we have found many hurting members asking the same questions: If God weeps over our misery, why does Christ need to allay God’s wrath? If Christ promises to “wipe away all tears,” why do we anticipate sorrows to come in the next world? Too many of the wounded and struggling are wondering why a restored Church that heralds joy here and hereafter seems at time to inflict or add injury rather than proffer the balm of Gilead.
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Brandon Stewart had the ride of a lifetime over the weekend. After many brain surgeries and cancer treatments, Stewart, age 44, learned in December 2020 that he doesn’t have long to live. So when his wife asked if there was something special he’d like to do with his remaining time, he responded that he’d like to ride in Brigham Young University’s football equipment truck.
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The team at Work + Wonder has been producing beautiful general conference workbooks since April 2018 to help members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints transform their conference experience. Now in its 7th iteration, this fantastic conference prep resource will be available in Deseret Book stores and online at DeseretBook.com!
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A subtle but significant rhetorical shift occurred during General Conference in April 2014. Almost in passing, Dieter F. Uchtdorf, then Second Counselor in the First Presidency, introduced the notion of an “ongoing” Restoration:
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In an interview with LDS Living, author and Brigham Young University professor Anthony Sweat said, “The Restoration helps me better comprehend God (and therefore myself and His children), gives deep meaning and understanding to life, and gives me power and purpose through covenants. It means everything to me.”
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