This past week and weekend has been full of much joy and happiness as we celebrated my first born son's 8 year birthday, we had Spring break vacation, we got to participate in a Solemn Assembly, along with millions of Latter-day Saints across the world, to sustain our newly called Prophet and two newly called apostles, we were inspired and fed spiritually for two full days by listening to the 188th General Conference of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, and we celebrated Easter as a family.
General Conference is always a highlight weekend for our family twice a year when we get to tune in via the internet and watch the prophet and apostles speak to the entire world concerning the affairs of The Church of Jesus Christ. We are counseled regarding dangers in society and from the adversary of truth and righteousness, we are exhorted (challenged) to rise above the sin and corrosion of the world and become better disciples and followers of Jesus Christ. We are admonished to love God with all of our heart, mind, and strength and to love one another as Jesus loves us. We are inspired and uplifted to choose the right and to strive to be better in all areas of life. We are motivated to have greater faith, hope, and charity. And above all, we are encouraged to become true saints, putting off the natural man and becoming disciples of Jesus Christ, that we may shine as lights in a darkening world and become one with our Savior.
New First Presidency
Left - Dallin H. Oaks, Middle - Russell M. Nelson, Right - Henry B. Eyring
I am so grateful for a living prophet to guide us in these Latter Days...He is called of God to lead and guide His Church and be His mouthpiece for His children here upon the earth. Today we got to sustain our newly called prophet, President Russell M. Nelson. After the passing of Thomas S. Monson, January 2, 2018, President Nelson was the next senior Apostle to ascend to the office of President and be our modern prophet, seer, and revelator.
I am super excited for these two new apostles called to the full-time ministry of proclaiming the Restored gospel of Jesus Christ to the ends of the earth. They are called and ordained to be apostles until they die or ascend to the First Presidency of the Church of Jesus Christ. I am a witness and know that these men are called of God to fulfill a special ministry in our day. I am humbled by the love of our Heavenly Father to provide leadership such as this in these latter days. We are truly blessed. Everyone is invited to come and partake of the good news as we are taught and instructed by Christ's modern day apostles. Whatever your faith in Jesus Christ is at this point in your life we invite you to come and partake of the blessings of following living prophets and apostles.
President Russell M. Nelson
7 New LDS Temples Announced
Salta, Argentina
Bengaluru, India
Managua, Nicaragua
Cagayan de Oro, Phillippines
Layton, Utah
Richmond, Virginia
A major city yet to be determined in Russia
One of my favorite anticipations between General Conference every six months is whether or not new temples will be announced. It is always so exciting to hear where the new temples are going to be built to bless more of Heavenly Father's children with the saving ordinances of the gospel. It is awe-inspiring to see biblical prophecies being fulfilled before our very eyes. I want to go forth and sound the message of the good news to all as with a sound of a trump...
Angel Moroni
There are a few highlights from this weekend! It has been so inspiring and uplifting and I have a renewed sense of faith, hope, and charity. We are blessed indeed! If you would like to hear a prophet's voice and learn from living apostles I would encourage you to go, watch, and LISTEN. I promise you will be blessed for your efforts!
Russell M. Nelson named 17th President of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.
President Russell M. Nelson was announced as the 17th president and prophet of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints on Tuesday, January 16, 2018. The announcement was made by Elder D. Todd Christofferson of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles during a live broadcast from the annex of the iconic Salt Lake Temple. He was sustained and set apart in the Salt Lake Temple on Sunday, January 14, 2018.
