Aaron's favorite talk was Elder Uchtdorf's in the priesthood session. Like someone on a cruise ship whose meals and entertainment are included in the fare, priesthood holders are entitled to many wonderful blessings and responsibilities.
Some things I learned are...
Be loving and charitable.
- Keep covenants as an expression of love to God and others. -Walter F. Gonzalez
- Plan service in the ward (our calling). -Henry B. Eyring
- Lose yourself in helping others and becoming better. -Dallin H. Oaks
- Small acts of love accumulate and bring us peace and happiness. -M. Russel Ballard
- "By becoming the answer to someone else's prayers, we often find the answer to our own."-Dieter F. Uchtdorf
- A righteous society is woven of the golden threads of charity. -H. David Burton
- Contribute through fast offerings, visiting teaching, time and resources. -Silvia H. Allred
The gospel, particularly the Atonement of Jesus Christ, brings us joy and peace.
- Through the sacrament, my cup runs over with the blessings of the infinite atonement -L. Tom Perry
- Be honest, positive, happy, and courageous! -Boyd K. Packer
- "If we are joyful and at peace with the world, people will want to know why." -Dieter F. Uchtdorf
- Around Eastertime, we can celebrate Christ's resurrection! -Thomas S. Monson
Trials strengthen us if we approach them with faith in the Lord.
- Pain helps us develop important qualities and turn to the Savior. -Kent F. Richards
- "Will I be the same when this is over?" "No, you won't be the same. You will be so much stronger. You will be awesome." -Paul V. Johnson
- We may not always have absolute knowledge that we are doing the Lord's will, but if we are keeping the covenants and commandments, we can walk with confidence that He will help and lead us. -David A. Bednar
- God chastens us to help us become what he wants us to be. Religion is not just "good-natured whateverism." -D. Todd Christofferson.
- The atonement has power to heal. -C. Scott Grow (I didn't see it, by the way. He looked just about the same size.)
- The sermon on the mount began gently but culminated in "be ye therefore perfect." Discipleship is a challenging path of change and work.
Family is eternal and wonderful! Teaching, either as a parent or teacher, is valuable and there are effective ways to teach.
- Give children opportunities to serve. -Henry B. Eyring
- Life, and family, extends beyond this life. Faith passes from generation to generation. -Russel M. Nelson
- Establish celestial traditions in our homes. -Richard J. Maynes
- Ancestors rejoice with us when we do their temple work. Have the spirit of the temple in our hearts and homes. -President Thomas S. Monson
- Marriage is lovely! -Richard G. Scott
- Teach what children should become, not just what they should do. -Lynn G. Robins
