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Conference capsules

Published: Saturday, Oct. 12, 2002

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iconChildren

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Where will children learn the gospel and standards such as chastity, integrity and honesty, if not at home? Read summary

— Sister Coleen K. Menlove

iconChurch leadership

Let us listen and be instructed and edified by those who hold all the keys of the kingdom. Read summary

— Elder Dieter F. Uchtdorf

iconChurch service

I testify of the need to protect and preserve [home, family and marriage] while we find time and ways to serve faithfully in the Church. Read summary

— Elder Jeffrey R. Holland

The Lord knows you. He knows whom He would have serve in every position in His Church. He chose you. Read summary

— Elder Henry B. Eyring

iconConscience

In this turbulent troubled world we can find assurance and enjoy peace of conscience by believing the words of the prophets and through the companionship of the Comforter. Read summary

— Elder Kenneth Johnson

iconDivinity

I challenge every one of you who can hear me to rise to the divinity within you. Do we really realize what it means to be a child of God, to have within us something of the divine nature? Read text

— President Gordon B. Hinckley

iconExemplar

May we ever be guided by the supreme Exemplar, even the Son of Mary, the Savior Jesus Christ — whose very life provided a perfect model for us to follow. Read summary

— President Thomas S. Monson

iconFaith

Only when our faith is aligned with the will of our Heavenly Father will we be empowered to receive the blessings we seek. Read summary

— Elder Joseph B. Wirthlin

iconFathers

Every father in the Church . . . should take the lead in spiritually guiding the family. Read summary

— Elder F. Melvin Hammond

iconGratitude

I would remind all of you that if we're ever going to show gratitude and do it properly to our Heavenly Father we would do it with all of our heart, might, mind and strength. Read summary

— Elder David B. Haight

iconGrief

One cannot selflessly love another person and not grieve at his suffering or eventual death. Read summary

— Elder Lance B. Wickman

iconHappiness

Happiness can encompass fun as well, but fun alone will not assure us true happiness. Read summary

— Elder Claudio R. M. Costa

iconLord's time

It is well to know that things happen in the Lord's due time, not always in ours. Things of an eternal nature have no boundaries. Read summary

— President Boyd K. Packer

iconLove of God

Just as the Lord knows all of His vast creations, He also knows and loves each in any crowd — indeed, each and all of mankind. Read summary

— Elder Neal A. Maxwell

iconMissionaries

The bar that is the standard for missionary service is being raised. Read summary

— Elder M. Russell Ballard

iconPeace

Coming unto Jesus Christ as the "Prince of Peace" is the pathway to peace on earth and goodwill among men. Read summary

— Elder Russell M. Nelson

iconPriesthood bearers

We need to learn how to righteously follow the doctrines and teachings the Lord has given to us as bearers of His holy priesthood. Read summary

— Elder L. Tom Perry

iconRepentance

As you pray and ponder the role of Jesus Christ as your Savior and Redeemer, you will acquire great motivation and encouragement to help you repent. Read summary

— Elder Richard G. Scott

iconSacrifice

If we are caring, if we are charitable, if we are obedient to God and follow His prophets, our sacrifices will bring forth the blessings of heaven. Read summary

— Elder Robert K. Dellenbach

iconSelfishness

Unfortunately, one of the curses of the world today is encapsulated in this selfish response, "What's in it for me?" Read summary

— President James E. Faust

iconService

The full measure of this conversion to men and women of God happens best through our labors in His vineyard. Read summary

— Elder Dallin H. Oaks

iconSubmissiveness

Surely we will not be one with God and Christ until we make their will and interest our greatest desire. Read summary

— Elder D. Todd Christofferson

iconTithing

Would any of us intentionally reject an outpouring of blessings from the Lord? Sadly, this is what we do when we fail to pay our tithing. Read summary

— Elder Robert D. Hales

iconWoman of faith

A woman of faith is confident because she understands the divine plan of our Heavenly Father and her role to bless lives. Read summary

— Sister Margaret D. Nadauld

iconZion

Zion comes not as a gift, but because virtuous covenant people are drawn together and build it. Read summary

— Bishop Keith B. McMullin