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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The Saturday morning session of general conference will include a solemn assembly.
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April 01, 2026 11:04 AM MDT
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July 06, 2020 06:56 PM MDT
Speaking to mission presidents and companions and the 2020 Mission Leadership Seminar, Elder D. Todd Christofferson pointed to a “simple and profound” statement in Preach My Gospel: “The power of the Holy Ghost is central to conversion.”
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July 06, 2020 06:56 PM MDT
During the 2020 Mission Leadership Seminar, President Dallin H. Oaks shared challenges missionary work faces today.
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July 06, 2020 12:00 PM MDT
An intriguing question is a gift. When a student asks a tough one, the whole class goes into “search mode,” and we put our collective heads together searching for an answer. Here’s a good one:
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July 04, 2020 11:00 AM MDT
This excerpt is from Be Your Best Self by President Thomas S. Monson, which was published in 1979. This excerpt originally ran on LDS Living in July 2017.
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July 03, 2020 11:30 AM MDT
Editor's note: "This week from the pulpit" highlights recent messages by General Authorities and General Officers of the Church.
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July 03, 2020 11:00 AM MDT
Editor's note: Our bi-weekly Friday column, “Found in the footnotes,” explores some of the footnotes from remarks given by General Authorities and General Officers of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.
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July 02, 2020 01:14 PM MDT
YouTube star Peter Hollens and BYU Vocal Point teamed up once again to create an inspiring new music video. This time, their voices blend to share the hopeful message that “there can be miracles when you believe.”
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July 02, 2020 12:00 PM MDT
If you’re like me, you have probably had someone tell you recently—or perhaps you have said it yourself—that 2020 has been a total wash. Just look at some of the major events of this year: devastating wildfires in Australia, the eruption of the Taal Volcano in the Philippines, the third impeachment trial in US history, the killing of George Floyd, a 7.5-magnitude earthquake in Oaxaca, Mexico, and of course, the COVID-19 pandemic. As Elder Jeffrey R. Holland said in April 2020 conference, COVID-19 is “a solemn reminder that a virus 1,000 times smaller than a grain of sand can bring entire populations and global economies to their knees.”
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July 01, 2020 08:43 PM MDT
In May 1829, Hyrum Smith traveled 160 miles from Palmyra, New York, to visit Joseph and Emma in Harmony, Pennsylvania, eager to learn more about Joseph's recent work and revelations as prophet. During Hyrum's stay, Joseph received a revelation for his brother, which is now known as section 11 in the Doctrine and Covenants.
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