General Conference Does My Heart Good!

I love, truly love, General Conference!  It's so uplifting and inspiring.

Two of the talks that really inspired me this time are below:


Jeffrey R. Holland - "She hath done what she could"

Elder Holland said, "Down through history poverty has been considered humankind’s greatest and most widespread challenge, Its obvious toll is usually physical, but the spiritual and emotional damage it can bring may be even more debilitating. In any case, the great Redeemer has issued no more persistent call than for us to join Him in lifting this heavy burden from the people.”

I immediately texted my brother and sister-in-law and suggested that our families not buy each other Christmas gifts this year, but instead donate the money we would have spent to the church's fast offering fund to help those in need.  Truth be told, we have no need.  We have wants, but there is a great difference between wants and true need.  There are so many people in this world who have such serious needs.

David A. Bednar - "Come and see if the restored gospel of Jesus Christ enlarges and enriches that which you already believe."

Elder Bednar said, "Devoted disciples of Jesus Christ always have been and always will be valiant missionaries,” he explained. “A missionary is a follower of Christ who testifies of Him as the Redeemer and proclaims the truths of His gospel.”

He spoke to those not of our faith. He explained what we believe and why we are anxious to share this great message with the world. He inspired me to want to be braver and more bold about telling those around me what I know to be true.  I want to follow the example of our missionary, Elder Jake.  I want to devote my life to helping people come unto Christ. I plan to take a few copies of the Book of Mormon to the hospital with me next month and give them to those who care for me.  It will be my way of thanking them for their care, and for caring for them in return.

If you want to listen to these great messages and many more, click the link below:

October 2014 LDS General Conference

These messages are life changing, I know because they have changed mine.

From my heart to yours,

Elder Jake and Elder Faimalo
Sharing the good news of the gospel in Lethbridge, Alberta Canada