Approaching Zion
General Conference Recaps
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God’s Intent Is to Bring You Home
By Elder Patrick Kearon Elder Patrick Kearon shares his gratitude for the opportunity to serve as an Apostle and emphasizes that God’s ultimate purpose is to bring all His children home. He uses a metaphor of a roadblock to illustrate how God does not create obstacles but instead removes them to ensure everyone can return…
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Covenant Confidence through Jesus Christ
By Elder Ulisses Soares Elder Ulisses Soares speaks about the sacred journey of becoming higher and holier disciples of Christ through the covenants made in the temple. He emphasizes the importance of “covenant confidence,” a deep assurance of receiving God’s blessings by keeping covenants. This confidence helps us navigate life’s challenges, strengthens our faith, and…
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All Things for Our Good
Elder Gerrit W. Gong In this talk, Elder Gerrit W. Gong discusses how, through faith in Jesus Christ and trust in God’s plan, all experiences—both joyous and challenging—can work together for our good. He shares personal anecdotes, scriptural references, and examples of faith to illustrate how God’s eternal purpose is to bring all things together…
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The Powerful, Virtuous Cycle of the Doctrine of Christ
Elder Dale G. Renlund Elder Dale G. Renlund shares insights on the importance of living the doctrine of Christ repeatedly, iteratively, and intentionally. Through a personal story of a kayaking trip in Hawaii, he illustrates how maintaining spiritual momentum is essential for safety and progress in our spiritual lives. He emphasizes the continuous application of…
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Bridging the Two Great Commandments
Elder Gary E. Stevenson Our ability to follow Jesus Christ depends upon our strength and power to live the first and second commandments with balance and equal devotion. A Magnificent Suspension Bridge Elder Stevenson shares his fascination with bridges, using the Golden Gate Bridge as an analogy to illustrate the importance of the two great…
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Words Matter
By Elder Ronald A. Rasband Words set a tone. They voice our thoughts, feelings, and experiences, for good or bad. Elder Ronald A. Rasband emphasizes the profound impact of words, highlighting their ability to connect us, represent our beliefs, and influence our actions. He underscores the importance of the Lord’s words, the words of prophets,…
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Temples, Houses of the Lord Dotting the Earth
By Elder Neil L. Andersen Elder Neil L. Andersen emphasizes the importance of temples in the lives of Latter-day Saints, highlighting the spiritual power and blessings that come from temple worship. He shares inspiring stories of individuals who have been drawn to the temple and underscores the rapid expansion of temples around the world. Elder…
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The Testimony of Jesus
Elder D. Todd Christofferson Elder D. Todd Christofferson’s talk focuses on the importance of being valiant in the testimony of Jesus. He emphasizes the eternal significance of our relationship to this testimony, as revealed in the vision of the three kingdoms of glory. Elder Christofferson encourages us to receive, nurture, and act upon the testimony…
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Be One with Christ
By Elder Quentin L. Cook We are united by our love of and faith in Jesus Christ and His Atonement. The essence of truly belonging is to be one with Christ. Elder Quentin L. Cook shares personal experiences and scriptural insights to emphasize the importance of unity with Christ. He highlights the significance of the…