May Issue: Conferencisms

Elder Holland's talks are always so powerful, and motivational. He is always so genuine with his emotions and full of so much love. If you haven't had a chance to read it yet, it is worth 15 minutes of your time. Better yet, go watch it here!

May Issue: Conferencisms

Sister Dalton gave an excellent address to the young women called "Guardians of Virtue." She counseled the young women to "write a list of things you will always do, and things you will never do. Then live your list." What great council! An excellent talk for Family Home Evening!

May Issue: Conferencisms

I read this talk last night: Become as a Little Child. It reminded me of my all time favorite picture of my kids and the countless lessons I have learned from each of them.

May Issue: Conferencisms

Elder Scott's talk was one of my favorites.

May Issue: Conferencisms

"A Living Testimony" - Henry B. Eyring

May Issue: Conferencisms

Well, I have to admit, I haven't been as diligent on my Ensign reading as of late! The April issue was a challenge for me to read. But I did get through it on a recent flight to California. I had read most of the short articles, so for the hour and twenty minutes on the plane I buckled down and finished it up. I am grateful to have read it and found many insightful things. I guess I'd better re-dedicate myself to the challenge so I can share what I learn as I go.
For the month of May, I have a new idea. This issue is the Conference Issue from the April Sessions of General Conference. I absolutely loved listening to all of the talks, and have re-listened to several of them already. My idea is to come up with photographs to go with quotes from the talks. I love the little "sayings and phrases" found in the messages and thought this would be a good way to share some of my favorites. I'll call them "Conferencisms" - not really a word, but I guess it'll work. Here's my first attempt...(click on the image to see it larger scale)