Approaching Zion
General Conference Recaps

Category: October 2023

  • How Great Will Be Your Joy

    Elder Ronald A. Rasband Elder Ronald A. Rasband’s talk is a call to action for senior members of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints to serve as missionaries in the gathering of Israel. He emphasizes the importance of missionary work and shares a heartwarming story of a family’s conversion through senior missionary service.…

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  • God Knows and Loves You

    Elder Alan T. Phillips This talk by Elder Alan T. Phillips emphasizes that God’s plan of happiness centers around each individual as His precious child. Elder Phillips explores the concepts of being children of God, the redemptive power of Jesus Christ, and Heavenly Father’s love. Children of God Elder Phillips underscores that in challenging times,…

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  • Do You Want to Be Happy?

    Elder Yoon Hwan Choi Elder Yoon Hwan Choi encourages us to find happiness by staying on the covenant path, emphasizing the importance of making and keeping sacred covenants with God. What Is the Covenant Path? Elder Choi explains that the covenant path is a series of covenants that lead us to Christ, beginning with faith…

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  • Promptings of the Spirit

    Elder Gary E. Stevenson The constant companionship of the Holy Ghost is one of the greatest spiritual gifts Latter-day Saints enjoy. Exercising Spiritual Gifts Elder Stevenson discusses how God endows His children with spiritual gifts, making them spiritually gifted people. Covenant-keeping members of the Church are bestowed with gifts of the Spirit, and the Lord…

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  • The Power of Jesus Christ in Our Lives Every Day

    Elder Joaquin E. Costa Elder Joaquin E. Costa emphasizes the importance of faith in Jesus Christ in our daily lives. He shares stories of individuals who have found strength and miracles through their faith and teaches that intentionally coming unto Christ each day can transform our lives. The Source of Strength: Faith in Jesus Christ…

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  • Preserving the Voice of the Covenant People in the Rising Generation

    Brother Jan E. Newman Brother Jan E. Newman emphasizes the importance of helping children come to know Jesus Christ deeply and specifically. He draws inspiration from the Book of Mormon, highlighting the Savior’s love for the rising generation and the need to build a firm foundation on Christ. Building a Foundation on the Rock of…

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  • Opening the Windows of Heaven

    Elder Neil L. Andersen Elder Neil L. Andersen’s talk emphasizes the blessings that come from faithfully paying tithes and offerings to the Church. He shares stories and testimonies of individuals and families who have experienced the windows of heaven opening as they followed this divine commandment. Prove Me Now Herewith Elder Andersen discusses the principle…

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  • Kingdoms of Glory

    President Dallin H. Oaks The Reality of Different Kingdoms President Oaks highlights the doctrine that all children of God will ultimately inherit one of three kingdoms of glory, emphasizing the loving nature of God’s plan: “From modern revelation we know that the ultimate destiny of all who live on the earth is not the inadequate…

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  • Love Thy Neighbour

    Elder Ian S. Ardern Compassion is an attribute of Christ that knows no boundaries. In this talk, Elder Ian S. Ardern shares his experiences on an African journey, highlighting the importance of loving and helping our neighbors in need. Through real-life stories and scriptures, he emphasizes the impact of acts of compassion and the fulfillment…

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