General Conference October 2016

Did you get to enjoy all the sessions of General Conference this month? 

Here are some one sentence summaries of each of the talks.

Women’s Session

Sister Jean B. Bingham, first counselor in the Primary general presidency

Understand that as we embrace and encourage improvement in others, we do not belittle our own progress or the progress of others.

Sister Carole M. Stephens, first counselor in the Relief Society general presidency

As we invite the Savior into our lives, we do not have to be alone as he helps carry our burdens and heal us.

Sister Bonnie L. Oscarson, Young Women General President

Women need to be steadfast in their testimonies of the gospel and they can be strengthened through: (1) acknowledging the centrality of the Godhead; (2) understanding the need of the restoration; and understanding temple ordinances and covenants.

President Dieter F. Uchtdorf, second counselor in the First Presidency

Strengthen your faith and learn to act on God’s will.

Saturday Morning Session

President Dieter F. Uchtdorf, second counselor in the First Presidency

Don’t take for granted the gospel of Jesus Christ in your lives, and allow our love of God to motivate us to share these great truths with others.

Elder Robert D. Hales, Quorum of the Twelve

We can endure this life and our sufferings by leaning on the Holy Ghost, accepting Christ’s help as well as accepting the service of others.

Carol F. McConkie, first counselor in the Young Women General Presidency

Prayer is a gift from God, who will answer the prayers of those who ask, seek and knock.

Craig C. Christensen, Presidency of the Seventy

Gain a testimony of the Prophet Joseph Smith through considering his fruits, recognizing the blessings we have because of his service and the study of the Book of Mormon.

Elder Juan A. Uceda of the Seventy

Just as God doesn’t ignore our voice when we pray, we should not ignore His voice when he answers our prayers.

J. Devn Cornish of the Seventy

Stop comparing yourself to others and instead allow the atonement into your life to show you progress from your old self to your current self and to who you want to become.

Elder Neil L. Andersen, Quorum of the Twelve

You are an important puzzle piece in God’s grand puzzle; he needs you to not get discouraged in sharing the gospel with others so that puzzle can be completed.

Saturday Afternoon Session

Elder Quentin L. Cook, Quorum of the Twelve

Be cautious of the stumbling blocks keeping you from living the gospel and instead look for the stepping stones to Christ.

Elder Gary E. Stevenson, Quorum of the Twelve

Since the Book of Mormon is the keystone of testimony, “as you look to the (Book of Mormon), you look to the Lord.”

Elder D. Todd Christofferson, Quorum of the Twelve

God loves you and you can return the love by keeping the commandments.

Elder Mark Bassett of the Seventy

Trust in the Lord, have patience and use faith in obtaining knowledge from God.

Elder Kazuhiko Yamashita of the Seventy

“Be ambitious for Christ” as we endure our trials with patience and faith.

Elder Dallin H. Oaks, Quorum of the Twelve

Elder Oaks said members of the Church have a duty to share the gospel with others and then provided seven ways members can sincerely participate in missionary work.

Priesthood Session

Elder Jeffrey R. Holland, Quorum of the Twelve

Home teaching isn’t a checklist item, but a calling to be “God’s emissaries to his children.”

Elder LeGrand R. Curtis Jr. of the Seventy

Choose to “discover the power of the Book of Mormon” and be patient in receiving your answer of its truthfulness.

President Dieter F. Uchtdorf, second counselor in the First Presidency

Evaluate your discipleship (using the example of Alma the Younger and Amulek) and choose to follow Christ.

President Henry B. Eyring, first counselor in the First Presidency

We must reach down to lift up our brethren, especially the younger priesthood brethren.

President Thomas S. Monson, President of LDS Church

As we follow the guidance in the Word of Wisdom and take care of our bodies, we will be blessed.

Sunday Morning Session

President Thomas S. Monson, President of LDS Church

Since we have the truth of the gospel, we have an obligation to share it and live it.

Elder Russell M. Nelson, Quorum of the Twelve

As the Savior focused on joy through the atonement, we too should focus on and feel joy through our trials.

Elder Peter F. Meurs of the Seventy

We need to improve our sacrament observance, which is an ordinance that helps us “more fully turn our hearts and souls to God.”

Sister Linda S. Reeves, second counselor in the Relief Society General Presidency

The atonement is a miracle that allows us to be clean from our sins through repentance.

Elder M. Russell Ballard, Quorum of the Twelve

If you are contemplating leaving the Church, don’t leave; and if you see fellow members considering leaving the Church, help them to stay.

Dean M. Davies, first counselor in Presiding Bishopric

Worshipping through the Spirit blesses us with light and knowledge.

Lynn G. Robbins, Presidency of the Seventy

Righteous judgement, discipline and sacrifice play an important role in our development.

President Henry B. Eyring, first counselor in the First Presidency

What we do on the Sabbath matters.

Sunday Afternoon Session

Elder David A. Bednar, Quorum of the Twelve

We need to strive not only to know about the Savior, but to know Him personally.

Brother Brian K. Ashton, second Counselor in the Sunday School General Presidency

Repentance plays a vital role in Heavenly Father’s plan and is a tool that Heavenly Father expects us to use.

Carl B. Cook of the Seventy

We need to be willing to serve in callings where the Lord needs us.

Elder Ronald A. Rasband, Quorum of the Twelve

Remember your divine heritage and remain steadfast in the gospel through your trials.

Elder Evan A. Schmutz of the Seventy

Trials can be signposts on our personal path of discipleship, and we should apply eternal principles in dealing with our own tribulations.

Elder K. Brett Nattress of the Seventy

The gospel is about the one, and parents can apply simple principles to help teach their children.

Elder Dale G. Renlund, Quorum of the Twelve

Repentance is a choice — don’t make excuses, but instead take action.