Hello, Doer of the word!
Here is 1 invitation from general conference, + a recent quote from an apostle, and 1 teaching from the prophet…
1 invitation from general conference
My friends, I promise that as we live the doctrine of Christ and minister to the one in ways that lead to the house of the Lord, we will press forward with faith in Jesus Christ even amid unanswered questions and feelings of being unimportant, alone, discouraged, and unseen. We will invite the one to come unto Jesus Christ and to worship in the house of the Lord to receive of His redeeming power and love. In the house of the Lord, we will "feel [the Savior's] mercy. [We] will find answers to [our] most vexing questions. [And we] will better comprehend the joy of His gospel."
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+ a recent quote from an apostle
We are shaped by our personal histories, our culture, by our life challenges. Each of us is shaped by individual gifts, by our personal conversion paths, and so many things. These differences are not incidental. They are essential to the Church's divine mission.
As disciples of Christ, we are all united in faith and in our commitment to live the gospel. But unity does not mean uniformity. You were never meant to fit into someone else's mold. Your contribution to God's work will and should look different from mine or from the Piano Guys or from your siblings or friends.
In the Lord's perfect plan, there is a place only you can fill. Every individual brings something irreplaceable to the work. I invite each of you to find and recognize your gifts. Be grateful for them. Seek to nourish and develop them. Use them to bless other and to move the Lord's work forward.
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1 teaching from the prophet
Speaking with Elder Clark G. Gilbert in 2022, President Oaks centered his message around 5 suggestions. See the full talk for elaboration on each idea.
Idea #1: Avoid overly contentious settings
Idea #2: Love others, find common ground, even if we disagree
Idea #3: Hold to truth even in our outreach
Idea #4: Be a light to the world
Idea #5: Stay anchored in Jesus Christ
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