General Conference

I love the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (Mormons) General Conference that happens every 6 months.

October 2010 General Conference.

The 180th Semiannual General Conference of the Church will be held in the Conference Center in Salt Lake City on Saturday and Sunday, October 2-3, 2010

This beautiful building sets North of the Salt Lake City, Utah Temple.

 I love going into the Confernce Center and the feeling of peace that is there. Though it is very difficult to get tickets for conference, we have been able to go a couple of times.
I like just visiting when it is not during conference. You can take a tour anytime.

 The history of this amazing building is beautiful.

The pulpit is made from a Black Walnut Tree that was planted by President Gordan B. Hinckley, he said at the first General Conference held at the Conference Center 

"If I get a little personal and even a little sentimental, I hope you will forgive me," President Hinckley said as he began to describe the origin of the pulpit.

President Hinckley said he spent his boyhood summers on the family's fruit farm and has always loved trees. "Every year at this season we planted trees," he said. "Well, some 36 years ago I planted a black walnut. It was in a crowded area where it grew straight and tall to get the sunlight.

 A year ago, for some reason, it died."

President Hinckley knew of the wood's value, so he invited a church general authority, Elder Ben Banks of the quorums of the Seventy, to his home. Elder Banks had been in the hardwood lumber business before being called to a full-time church assignment.

President Hinckley passed away in 2008.

 At that time a new prophet is called.

He is Thomas S. Monson.

His counselors are Henry B. Irene and Dieter F. Uchtdorf

I love hearing these men speak.

A PROPHET who leads and guides. Not just for the LDS church but to all who will listen.

 There are also 12 Apostles

These men are just as the apostles of old.

They preach of Christ.

In the next 2 days you will see many posts in "Blogland" about being "fed" by these men and the women who server in leadership positions in the LDS Church.

Any are welcome to listen and more important feel of the messages that will be given.

I can not wait!

Post Holiday Blues

I feel like I am having "post holiday blues" ...after 2 years of thinking about who would run for President of the United State, and all the suspense and speculation... I feel...like...well, the day after a great party...the day after Christmas...

So, what do you do when the party is over? Do you move on to the next big thing...take a break...clean up before the last guest has left?

I feel like I can not get my brain to start working today...

I really do not have time for that...

I have a School Zone deadline today, my nephew is being released from serving 2 years, of an honorable, LDS mission, I need to get invoices in the mail, laundry done and BONES is on tonight...

But...in the midst of all of that the ensign shows up in the mail and as I flip through the conference address I open to this one from Thomas S. Monson he says,

"I begin by mentioning one of the most inevitable aspects of our lives here upon the earth, and that is change. At one time or another we’ve all heard some form of the familiar adage: “Nothing is as constant as change.”
Throughout our lives, we must deal with change. Some changes are welcome; some are not. There are changes in our lives which are sudden, such as the unexpected passing of a loved one, an unforeseen illness, the loss of a possession we treasure. But most of the changes take place subtly and slowly...

In closing, I pray that all of us will reflect gratitude for our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. His glorious gospel provides answers to life’s greatest questions: Where did we come from? Why are we here? Where does my spirit go when I die?
He taught us how to pray. He taught us how to serve. He taught us how to live. His life is a legacy of love. The sick He healed; the downtrodden He lifted; the sinner He saved.
The time came when He stood alone. Some Apostles doubted; one betrayed Him. The Roman soldiers pierced His side. The angry mob took His life. There yet rings from Golgotha’s hill His compassionate words, “Father, forgive them; for they know not what they do.”
Earlier, perhaps perceiving the culmination of His earthly mission, He spoke the lament, “Foxes have holes, and the birds of the air have nests; but the Son of man hath not where to lay his head.” “No room in the inn” was not a singular expression of rejection—just the first. Yet He invites you and me to receive Him. “Behold, I stand at the door, and knock: if any man hear my voice, and open the door, I will come in to him, and will sup with him, and he with me.”
Who was this Man of sorrows, acquainted with grief? Who is the King of glory, this Lord of hosts? He is our Master. He is our Savior. He is the Son of God. He is the Author of our Salvation. He beckons, “Follow me.” He instructs, “Go, and do thou likewise.” He pleads, “Keep my commandments.”
Let us follow Him. Let us emulate His example. Let us obey His word. By so doing, we give to Him the divine gift of gratitude.
Brothers and sisters, my sincere prayer is that we may adapt to the changes in our lives, that we may realize what is most important, that we may express our gratitude always and thus find joy in the journey. In the name of Jesus Christ, amen. "

What comfort I feel as I know We ALL have a loving Father in Heaven, he can guide us if we choose. We have a prophet on this earth, just as the prophets of old...He is here to lead us as the Father directs...and at this very moment...I am fine and at peace.