Bonnie L. Oscarson

Recently, members of the Young Women general presidency sat together for an interview with the Deseret News during which they discussed the messages given by women that have been the most impactful in their lives. During that interview, they shared very honest but beautiful insights into what it is like giving a talk in general conference.

Here are some great insights from Sister Bonnie L. Oscarson that can help parents get their kids excited about Mutual.

This is a great reminder of how we should be living our lives, no matter where we may be or who we may be around.

There are so many wonderful changes that come with life as a full-time missionary—the chance to become exposed to new people and places, the chance to work with companions to further the gospel, and the chance to learn more about the Church and scriptures.

Calling it a "surreal experience" to stand in the Marriott Center and give a devotional address on December 6, Young Women general president, Sister Bonnie L. Oscarson, shared a brief, hilarious look into her years at Brigham Young University.

MR says: What a fun and historic event that our Church leaders could be a part of as they shared their love for the sisters in Mexico in Spanish!

MR says: What a good reminder to find the divinity within ourselves and to use that light and strength to help illuminate the lives of others who may be experiencing dark times.

MR says: Learn more about Bonnie Oscarson here, or watch her last talk given at general conference here.

The LDS Church has added women to three major committees, a historic development that gives women significant, permanent, official voices in church leadership.

In a one-minute video released on Facebook today, Young Women General President Bonnie L. Oscarson addresses the need for Saints to be accepting of those who "may find themselves away from the fold because of personal choices."

I remember when Amy, our oldest child, turned eight and was baptized. We had been preparing her for this significant event in her life and had taught her that when she was baptized she was making a covenant with her Heavenly Father that she would always keep His commandments. A few days after her baptism, she looked up at her father with sweet sincerity and asked, “How am I doing, Dad? Have I made any mistakes yet?” I have remembered that question for 35 years and the desire of a sweet eight-year-old to be true to her covenants. When we are baptized we make sacred promises to “stand as witnesses of God at all times and in all things, and in all places that ye may be in, even until death” (Mosiah 18:9). Baptism is the gate by which we enter the kingdom of God, and by entering that gate we agree to take upon us the name of Jesus Christ and keep all of God’s commandments. This ordinance is so significant and important that we are asked to think about it, review our actions, and then renew that promise each Sunday in our sacrament meetings as we partake of the sacrament. Essentially, each and every week we have the opportunity to ask ourselves, “How am I doing?” It is the only ordinance I can think of where we are asked to formally recommit to living up to our promises on a regular basis.

Pregnant with her fourth child, Bonnie Lee Green Oscarson was just 25 years old when her husband was called to serve as president of the Sweden Göteborg Mission. Not knowing how she would accomplish the task ahead of them, Sister Oscarson and her husband, Paul, turned to the scriptures. They read the biblical account of Abraham and Sarah, who were “old and well stricken in age” when they learned they were going to have a baby. Sarah laughed at the news. But the Lord responded, “Wherefore did Sarah laugh … ? Is any thing too hard for the Lord?” (Genesis 18:11, 13–14).