Approaching Zion
General Conference Recaps

Category: General Conference

  • Brothers and Sisters in Christ

    Elder Ulisses Soares Elder Ulisses Soares emphasizes the importance of unity, respect, and dignity among God’s children, highlighting the teachings of President Russell M. Nelson to abandon prejudice and promote respect for all. He reminds us of our divine nature and the need to recognize the spiritual kinship that binds us as brothers and sisters…

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  • Seeing God’s Family through the Overview Lens

    Sister Tamara W. Runia Sister Tamara W. Runia, the First Counselor in the Young Women General Presidency, encourages us to adopt an eternal perspective and view ourselves and our families with hope and joy. She draws inspiration from the concept of the “overview effect” experienced by astronauts when they saw the Earth from space, emphasizing…

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  • Humble to Accept and Follow

    Elder Joni L. Koch Elder Joni L. Koch shares personal experiences and insights on the importance of humility in following the counsel of the Lord and accepting our dependence on Him. He teaches how humility is essential for our readiness to return to God’s presence. Humility Leads to Avoiding Humiliation Elder Koch emphasizes the need…

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  • Hallmarks of Happiness

    Elder Gary B. Sabin In this talk, Elder Gary B. Sabin discusses the key principles for finding true happiness in a confusing world. He emphasizes the importance of building a foundation on Jesus Christ, recognizing our divine identity as children of God, valuing the worth of every soul, maintaining an eternal perspective, and cultivating gratitude.…

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  • 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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