Oct 16, 2015 elder uchtdorf tells members they only have to want to believe. Feb 09, 2018 in the spring 2015 general conference of the church of jesus christ of latterday saints, dieter f. He loves every one of us lds quote by dieter f uchtdorf mormon quotes, lds mormon quoteslds. I hoped that some combination of pressures from public critical voices, the mass exodus of fleeing member, and uchtdorfs sincerely held christlike outlook on the mormon gospel had finally manifest as a teaspoon. This talk was surprising to some because it appeared to. Sep 15, 2012 a matter of a few degrees uchtdorf leave a reply in 1979 a large passenger jet with 257 people on board left new zealand for a sightseeing flight to antarctica and back. They compared twentyfour book of mormon authors each having at least 1,000 words to each other, and concluded on the basis of three separate statistical tests that these authors were distinct from each other and oliver cowdery, joseph smith, jr. Mar 07, 2017 and he said unto me, my grace is sufficient for thee. But i listened to this book when i was in a bit of a funk and it was really beautiful. Both books include a retelling of the creation story. It was the best relationship i could have ever wished for, until that day after the october 20 session of general conference when i broke the news that i wasnt sure i believed in the church anymore. Sometimes in life we become so focused on the finish line that we fail to find joy in the journey. Uchtdorf reminded us of the benefits of using social media and other technology to share the gospel. President dieter uchtdorf of things that matter most.
President dieter uchtdorf of things that matter most youtube. Unknown to the pilots, however, someone had modified the flight coordinates by a mere two degrees. It was a terrible tragedy brought on by a minor errora matter of. Uchtdorf 1940 served as a seventy from 19942004, when he was called as a member of the quorum of twelve. We come tonight with the hope and faith that in some way, we will leave strengthened and blessed by the holy ghost, who teaches truth. If life and its rushed pace and many stresses have made it difficult for you to feel like rejoicing, then perhaps now is a good time to refocus on what matters most. In 1979 a large passenger jet with 257 people on board left new zealand for a sightseeing flight to antarctica and back. Oct 06, 20 an official at the pinnacle of the mormon church acknowledged that past leaders had made mistakes in their stewardship, an apparent reference to intolerance towards members and scholars who. Though we may feel lost and without compass, gods love encompasses us completely. Columbus brought horses over to america on his second voyage. While the official doctrine of the church is that adam chose to fall, in order to remain with eve, the section in this book on the fall makes use of passages from the book of mormon that clearly teach that the fall was not, after all, simply a choice by adam. The initial book of mormon wordprint studies were carried out by larsen, rencher, and layton.
Uchtdorf on choosing things that matter most president dieter f. Oct 07, 20 it is wrong to assume that mormons who leave the faith have been offended or lazy or sinful, a top leader told members of the church of jesus christ of latterday saints on saturday during. The survivor and the will to bear witness book of mormon. The church of jesus christ of latterday saints 699,534 views. Is there evidence for great destruction in the land northward at the death of christ. The transcripts have been posted for the october 2015 general conference. Uchtdorf had a childhood colored by the horror of world war ii.
Uchtdorf as we prepare for the coming thanksgiving, it is good advice to slow down a little, steady the course, and focus on the essentials when experiencing adverse conditions. Uchtdorf out oaks in post by doubtingthomas tue jan 16, 2018 5. I wasnt a fan of uchtdorf this time and i would like to engage what uchtdorf said during his saturday morning and priesthood session talks. Jan 31, 2014 john huntinghouse currently runs the lds s. Favorite lds quotes likes we are not perfect 382 protection in the church 380 follow that straight path 377 we are capable of so much more 307 what matters most 253 lds sponsors have a favorite quote.
In the spring 2015 general conference of the church of jesus christ of latterday saints, dieter f. For it must needs be, that there is an opposition in all things 2 nephi 2. A friend of mine mentioned uchtdorf conference oct. There are theological and more mundanetemporal answers to this question. More things that only mormons will understand lds s. Uchtdorf born november 6, 1940 served as a seventy from 19942004, when he was called as a member of the quorum of twelve. The scriptures are inspired by god and can help us whenever we feel down or depressed. The idea is almost entirely based on a passage from 2 nephi. Mission president talked more with him about the essays and uchtdorf indicated that it was a real struggle amongst the 12 to release those, and many were deeply opposed to it. Exmormons arent lazy or sinful, church leader dieter. Most of these items were things that were not thought to be in the new world before, at least during book of mormon times, until the people from columbus voyages and later brought them over. Personally, i think the 3 things you should know about mormons are.
The good things about being mormon in my other life i. His father was conscripted into the german army, and his mother relocated the family to zwickau, germany. In the april 2011 lds general conference, president dieter f. Sep 27, 2011 there are theological and more mundanetemporal answers to this question. See more ideas about lds quotes, quotes and church quotes. Saturday, november 17, 2012 things that matter most by dieter f. Uchtdorf, 2nd counselor in the first presidency gave a remarkable talk on the subject of grace and salvation. Mormon leader dieter uchtdorf says church has made. Certainly not smoking is a good thing, and although i dont think its necessary for the average nonalcoholic individual to avoid alcohol, overall it would lead to the whole clean living. Posted on march 7, 2017 march 7, 2017 by jacob cullum. Meditations on selected verses from the most correct book on earth david alan armstrong. Second counselor in the first presidency february 3, 2008 january 2, 2018. Uchtdorfs talk was compassionate and nonjudgmental, avoiding the standard blamethedoubter default position that has too often characterized the lds churchs relationship to those who leave.
While this book is very readable, and an enjoyable presentation of mormon beliefs, it does do one thing that may surprise many mormons. Numerous passages from the scriptures teach that there will be a time when we will be called before god to be judged. He has served as second counselor in the first presidency since 2008. He is a member of the quorum of the twelve apostles of the.
Facts the mormon church doesnt want you to know examining the claims of mormonismis the church of jesus christ of latterday saints the true church. How can people today avoid being destroyed like the nephites were. A striking new study has been initiated comparing a subtle, recurring pattern in the book of mormon with a particular type of human behavior recently identified in the writings of the survivors of hitlers and stalins death camps. It comes from paying attention to the divine things that matter most. Born on november 6, 1940, in ostrava, czechoslovakia, dieter f. What caused the darkness and destruction in the 34th year. We would do well to slow down a little, focus on the significant, lift up our eyes, and truly see the things that matter most. Dieter friedrich uchtdorf born 6 november 1940 is a german aviator, airline executive and religious leader. From the 180th semiannual october general conference of the church of jesus.
Some may find these memes disrespectful or sacrilegious, but i disagree. The book of mormon contains many religious themes, most notably those of faith and doubt. Since the person asking is likely not lds mormon, the theologically oriented answers will probably not mean a great deal. Mormons are your normal, average people, with families, hobbies and normal lives. Aug 08, 2012 the two largest portions are called the book of moses and the book of abraham. They love and respect president uchtdorf and these memes are how they show it. When i first heard elder uchtdorfs saturday morning talk during the october 2015 general conference, i had high hopes it signaled a movement toward a kinder, gentler lds church. This post explores the concept of opposition and the role it plays within mormon beliefs. An official at the pinnacle of the mormon church acknowledged that past leaders had made mistakes in their stewardship, an apparent reference to. With so many social media resources and a multitude of more or less useful gadgets at our disposal, sharing the good news of the gospel is easier and the effects more farreaching. When he shares messages about holy week or advent it brings us into the larger christian community. What should i know about mormons before watching the book. I love how elder uchtdorf writes, and how he sees things. Every time i hear president uchtdorf speak, i think of this friend and wish he would listen to president uchtdorfs talks.
How could laban have possessed a sword of most precious steel. He loves every one of us, even those who are flawed, rejected, awkward, sorrowful, or broken. Uchtdorf was called as second counselor in the first presidency of the church of jesus christ of latterday saints on february 3, 2008, and served in that position until january 2018. Uchtdorf taught that if life and its rushed pace and many. Uchtdorf a matter of a few degrees posted on april 16, 2015 april 11, 2015 by evan mullins this conference is being translated into 92 languages and broadcast to 96 countries by the miracle of modern technology.
The lord will help you to recognize and avoid those evils. Apr 19, 20 in the april 2011 lds general conference, president dieter f. How could lehi travel from jerusalem to the red sea in 3 days. Search results uchtdorf by common consent, a mormon blog. See more ideas about uchtdorf, lds quotes, church quotes. To answer the question that i get the most emails about, no she hasnt read the letter and never planned to.
Most significantly, this retelling includes an event before creation in which god met with his children regarding the next step in their existence. His talks focus on what it means to be a mormon christian. Things that matter most president uchtdorf youtube. He said, among other things, the truth shall set you free. The inspirational messages video series contain short uplifting messages regarding principles and values that are important to the world. Three notes on president uchtdorf and his wonderful. Select data, created, headers, expire, serialized from cache. Uchtdorfs healing words from that morning, to start where you are, are completely undone. He has served as a general authority since april 1994.
Oct, 20 of things that matter most one of the characteristics of modern life seems to be that we are moving at an everincreasing rate, regardless of turbulence or obstacles. Overview of mormonism exposes some of the unchristian doctrine of the mormon church, changes in lds scripture and false prophecies that have been uttered by various mormon authorities. Uchtdorf, of things that matter most, ensign, november 2010. It is the early recognition of danger and a clear course correction that will keep you in the light of the gospel. The 77yearold uchtdorf, an apostle since 2004 whose family converted to the lds church while living in germany, was a refugee twice once while leaving czechoslovakia, where he was born, and. It is wrong to assume that mormons who leave the faith have been offended or lazy or sinful, a top leader told members of the church of jesus christ of latterday saints on saturday during. Say what you want about uchtdorf but he is the best weve got. I think theyre a reflection of the fondness young latterday saints feel for a man whose messages of love, hope, and aviation have touched their hearts and inspired their souls. I think oaks is much more dogmatic about things and much more concerned about the appearance of the church. A mormon message video for tee 125 created by several students in 2010.
A matter of a few degrees president uchtdorfs first lds. Facts the mormon church doesnt want you to know 4mormon. President dieter uchtdorf of things that matter most duration. Ponder the many things, trivial or significant, that the couple might have. Apr 08, 20 every time i hear president uchtdorf speak, i think of this friend and wish he would listen to president uchtdorfs talks. When things get tough, as in the case of job, the saints are to remember the time when the morning stars sang together about what they believe was a loving fathers plan for their ultimate glory. If life and its rushed pace and many stresses have made it difficult for you to feel like rejoicing, then perhaps now is a good time to refocus on. Aug 01, 2011 while this book is very readable, and an enjoyable presentation of mormon beliefs, it does do one thing that may surprise many mormons. Most gladly therefore will i rather glory in my infirmities, that the power of christ may rest upon me. See more ideas about lds quotes, church quotes and inspirational quotes. It is so easy for the basic gospel message to get lost amidst the deluge of information that hits us from all sides.
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