’” Alma 23–29

2024 · Week 28

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Relevant conference talks

  1. All Who Have Endured Valiantly All Who Have Endured Valiantly

    David A. Bednar April 2026

    Enduring to the end is the joyous quest of a lifetime—a pressing forward with faith in Jesus Christ in a gradual process of trusting in and receiving help from our Savior to become more like Him.

  2. Love All; Love Each Love All; Love Each

    Gérald Caussé April 2026

    While studying scriptures in English, I noticed dozens of verses in which the words all and each (or every) appear together.

  3. Jesus Christ—the True Vine Jesus Christ—the True Vine

    Ulisses Soares April 2026

    My dear brothers and sisters, in this sacred Easter season, our hearts turn with deep gratitude and reverent devotion to our Savior, Jesus Christ, and remember His merciful mortal ministry, His perfect love, and His marvelous gift of the Atonement.

  4. I Glory in My Jesus I Glory in My Jesus

    Aaron T. Hall April 2026

    Reflecting on the Lord’s mercy, he joyfully declared: “Therefore, let us glory, yea, we will glory in the Lord; yea, we will rejoice, for our joy is full; yea, we will praise our God forever.

  5. No One Sits Alone No One Sits Alone

    Gerrit W. Gong October 2025

    “… He inviteth them all to come unto him and partake of his goodness; … and all are alike unto God.”

  6. Simplicity in Christ Simplicity in Christ

    Michael Cziesla October 2025

    You can imagine how she must have felt after almost 25 years of no contact with the Church.

  7. The Atoning Love of Jesus Christ The Atoning Love of Jesus Christ

    Neil L. Andersen October 2025

    In the Lord’s time, you will feel His voice telling you, “Let these things trouble you no more.” One day, as you continue to turn to the Savior, your Heavenly Father will take “away the guilt from [your heart], through the merits of his Son.”

  8. Go and Do Likewise Go and Do Likewise

    James E. Evanson October 2025

    In about 91 BC, Ammon, a Book of Mormon missionary, introduced himself to King Lamoni by saying, “I desire to dwell among this people for a time; … [and] I will be thy servant.” Because of his service to the king, Ammon was granted an opportunity to “speak boldly, … and tell [King Lamoni] … by what power” he had performed his service.

  9. Forsake Not Your Own Mercy Forsake Not Your Own Mercy

    Matthew S. Holland October 2025

    We laugh, but we should not miss the power Jonah’s story offers every “humble seeker of happiness,” especially those struggling.

  10. Faith: A Bond of Trust and Loyalty Faith: A Bond of Trust and Loyalty

    Sandino Roman April 2025

    I testify to you of the joy that comes from singing “the song of redeeming love” and being “encircled about eternally in the arms of his love.” In the sacred name of Jesus Christ, amen.

  11. Your Repentance Doesn’t Burden Jesus Christ; It Brightens His Joy Your Repentance Doesn’t Burden Jesus Christ; It Brightens His Joy

    Tamara W. Runia April 2025

    In Alma’s soliloquy, “O that I were an angel, and could have the wish of [my] heart … and cry repentance,” he wasn’t trying to shame us by pointing out our mistakes.

  12. Compensating Blessings Compensating Blessings

    Gérald Caussé April 2025

    What I experienced that day was a small yet powerful manifestation of a comforting aspect of God’s plan for His children: When circumstances beyond our control prevent us from fulfilling the righteous desires of our hearts, the Lord will compensate in ways that allow us to receive His promised blessings.

  13. Eternity’s Great Gifts: Jesus Christ’s Atonement, Resurrection, Restoration Eternity’s Great Gifts: Jesus Christ’s Atonement, Resurrection, Restoration

    Gerrit W. Gong April 2025

    When our tears flow, we sometimes apologize, embarrassed.

  14. Burying Our Weapons of Rebellion Burying Our Weapons of Rebellion

    D. Todd Christofferson October 2024

    We read, “And as sure as the Lord liveth, so sure as many as believed, or as many as were brought to the knowledge of the truth, through the preaching of Ammon and his brethren, according to the spirit of revelation and of prophecy, and the power of God working miracles in them—yea, I say unto you, as the Lord liveth, as many of the Lamanites as believed in their preaching, and were converted unto the Lord, never did fall away.”

  15. Welcome to the Church of Joy Welcome to the Church of Joy

    Patrick Kearon October 2024

    “Now if this is boasting, even so will I boast; for this is my life and my light, … my joy, and my great thanksgiving.”

  16. The Wind Did Never Cease to Blow The Wind Did Never Cease to Blow

    Aroldo B. Cavalcante October 2024

    Your transformation from your natural to spiritual self will occur “line upon line, precept upon precept” as you earnestly strive to serve Jesus Christ in the mission field through daily repentance, faith, exact obedience, and hard work to “find constantly, teach repentance, and baptize converts.”

  17. The Joy of Our Redemption The Joy of Our Redemption

    Kristin M. Yee October 2024

    Just as the depth of my gratitude for the Savior grew as He mercifully helped me to repair the “unrepairable” painting, so has my personal love and gratitude for my Savior intensified as I’ve sought to work with Him on my weaknesses and to be forgiven of my mistakes.

  18. Embrace the Lord’s Gift of Repentance Embrace the Lord’s Gift of Repentance

    Jorge M. Alvarado October 2024

    As I heard those words, I was all amazed.

  19. Seeking Answers to Spiritual Questions Seeking Answers to Spiritual Questions

    Tracy Y. Browning October 2024

    The Lord’s method of teaching is “line upon line, precept upon precept.” We may be required to “wait upon the Lord” in the space between our current line of understanding and the next yet to be delivered.

  20. In Support of the Rising Generation In Support of the Rising Generation

    Michael T. Nelson April 2024

    Helaman honored covenants.

  21. Swallowed Up in the Joy of Christ Swallowed Up in the Joy of Christ

    Brian K. Taylor April 2024

    This phrase “swallowed up” deeply moves me.

  22. The Testimony of Jesus The Testimony of Jesus

    D. Todd Christofferson April 2024

    At least some of those who will be found in the terrestrial kingdom also accept the testimony of Jesus, but they are distinguished by what they don’t do about it.

  23. Eternal Truth Eternal Truth

    John C. Pingree Jr. October 2023

    I know that God is our Heavenly Father.

  24. Safely Gathered Home Safely Gathered Home

    Quentin L. Cook April 2023

    Perhaps less well known is the ongoing missionary effort to the Polynesian Islands.

  25. “There Can Be Nothing So Exquisite and Sweet as Was My Joy” “There Can Be Nothing So Exquisite and Sweet as Was My Joy”

    Craig C. Christensen April 2023

    This is the kind of joy available to those who come unto Jesus Christ through repentance.

  26. Focus on Jesus Christ Focus on Jesus Christ

    Milton Camargo April 2023

    That’s what the people of Ammon did in the Book of Mormon.

  27. Peacemakers Needed Peacemakers Needed

    Russell M. Nelson April 2023

    If you are serious about helping to gather Israel and about building relationships that will last throughout the eternities, now is the time to lay aside bitterness.

  28. “Abide in Me, and I in You; Therefore Walk with Me” “Abide in Me, and I in You; Therefore Walk with Me”

    David A. Bednar April 2023

    The seed we should strive to plant in our hearts is the word—even the life, mission, and doctrine of Jesus Christ.

  29. Seeing More of Jesus Christ in Our Lives Seeing More of Jesus Christ in Our Lives

    Tracy Y. Browning October 2022

    The law of Moses was given to the early Israelites as a preparatory gospel, designed to ready the people for a higher covenant relationship with God through Jesus Christ.

  30. Be Perfected in Him Be Perfected in Him

    Paul V. Johnson October 2022

    Aaron being saved by his brother’s blood has spurred many thoughts about the atoning blood of Jesus Christ and the effect of His Atonement on us.

  31. Building a Life Resistant to the Adversary Building a Life Resistant to the Adversary

    Jorge F. Zeballos October 2022

    The same can be applied to the trials of life.

  32. The Virtue of the Word The Virtue of the Word

    Mark D. Eddy October 2022

    A faction of people, calling themselves Zoramites, had separated from the Nephites and gathered in the borders of the land near the Lamanites.

  33. Ladder of Faith Ladder of Faith

    Larry S. Kacher April 2022

    But there is more.

  34. Hold Up Your Light Hold Up Your Light

    Marcus B. Nash October 2021

    A radiantly happy sister I met in Onitsha, Nigeria, told me that from the time she learned the gospel and was baptized (and now I use her words), “everything is good for me.

  35. Remember Thy Suffering Saints, O Our God Remember Thy Suffering Saints, O Our God

    Anthony D. Perkins October 2021

    Third, Jesus Christ offers His enabling power to help you have strength to endure your suffering well.

  36. Miracles of the Gospel of Jesus Christ Miracles of the Gospel of Jesus Christ

    Carlos G. Revillo Jr. October 2021

    Through repentance we draw upon the cleansing, sanctifying power of Jesus Christ.

  37. God among Us God among Us

    Dieter F. Uchtdorf April 2021

    Knowing this, how could we ever murmur or remain embittered?

  38. All Nations, Kindreds, and Tongues All Nations, Kindreds, and Tongues

    Gerrit W. Gong October 2020

    Our 2020 bicentennial proclamation begins with the profoundly inclusive promise that “God loves His children in every nation of the world.” To each of us in every nation, kindred, tongue, and people, God promises, covenants, and invites us to come partake of His abundant joy and goodness.

  39. Ensuring a Righteous Judgment Ensuring a Righteous Judgment

    James R. Rasband April 2020

    A vital and peace-giving contribution of the Book of Mormon to our understanding of the Savior’s Atonement is its teaching that Christ’s merciful sacrifice fulfills all the demands of justice.

  40. Deep in Our Heart Deep in Our Heart

    Douglas D. Holmes April 2020

    This revelation comes through the scriptures, especially the Book of Mormon; through inspired words of living prophets and other faithful disciples; and through the still, small voice.

  41. Opening the Heavens for Help Opening the Heavens for Help

    Russell M. Nelson April 2020

    Now, as President of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and an Apostle of Jesus Christ, I know that God “has all power, all wisdom, and all understanding; he comprehendeth all things, and he is a merciful Being, even unto salvation, to those who will repent and believe on his name.”

  42. The Joy of the Saints The Joy of the Saints

    D. Todd Christofferson October 2019

    “Now, when I think of the success of these my brethren my soul is carried away, even to the separation of it from the body, as it were, so great is my joy.”

  43. Unwavering Commitment to Jesus Christ Unwavering Commitment to Jesus Christ

    Dale G. Renlund October 2019

    People in other places and ages demonstrated their commitment to Jesus Christ in similar ways.

  44. Consistent and Resilient Trust Consistent and Resilient Trust

    L. Todd Budge October 2019

    The good news of the gospel is not the promise of a life free of sorrow and tribulation but a life full of purpose and meaning—a life where our sorrows and afflictions can be “swallowed up in the joy of Christ.” The Savior declared, “In the world ye shall have tribulation: but be of good cheer; I have overcome the world.” His gospel is a message of hope.

  45. Honoring His Name Honoring His Name

    Lisa L. Harkness October 2019

    The name of Jesus was known long before His birth.

  46. “Come, Follow Me” “Come, Follow Me”

    Russell M. Nelson April 2019

    They need to understand that while there is a place for them hereafter—with wonderful men and women who also chose not to make covenants with God—that is not the place where families will be reunited and be given the privilege to live and progress forever.

  47. Cleansed by Repentance Cleansed by Repentance

    Dallin H. Oaks April 2019

    The atoning sacrifice of Jesus Christ opens the door for “all men [to] repent and come unto him” (Doctrine and Covenants 18:11; see also Mark 3:28; 1 Nephi 10:18; Alma 34:8, 16).

  48. Build a Fortress of Spirituality and Protection Build a Fortress of Spirituality and Protection

    Ronald A. Rasband April 2019

    What are some ways we can fortify ourselves in troubled times, that we may be “instruments in the hands of God to bring about this great work”?

  49. Firm and Steadfast in the Faith of Christ Firm and Steadfast in the Faith of Christ

    D. Todd Christofferson October 2018

    They “were converted unto the true faith; and they would not depart from it, for they were firm, and steadfast, and immovable, willing with all diligence to keep the commandments of the Lord.”

  50. For Him For Him

    Joy D. Jones October 2018

    As Ammon said, “Yea, I know that I am nothing; as to my strength I am weak; therefore I will not boast of myself, but I will boast of my God, for in his strength I can do all things.”

  51. What Every Aaronic Priesthood Holder Needs to Understand What Every Aaronic Priesthood Holder Needs to Understand

    Douglas D. Holmes April 2018

    So how do we get this power?

  52. Take the Holy Spirit as Your Guide Take the Holy Spirit as Your Guide

    Larry Y. Wilson April 2018

    Sometimes we can’t hear heaven’s signal because we are not worthy.

  53. Revelation for the Church, Revelation for Our Lives Revelation for the Church, Revelation for Our Lives

    Russell M. Nelson April 2018

    As I matured and began to understand the magnificence of Heavenly Father’s plan, I often said to myself, “I don’t want one more Christmas present!

  54. “I Have a Work for Thee” “I Have a Work for Thee”

    John C. Pingree Jr. October 2017

    And fourth, rely on God.

  55. The Book of Mormon: What Would Your Life Be Like without It? The Book of Mormon: What Would Your Life Be Like without It?

    Russell M. Nelson October 2017

    The Book of Mormon both illuminates the teachings of the Master and exposes the tactics of the adversary.

  56. God’s Compelling Witness: The Book of Mormon God’s Compelling Witness: The Book of Mormon

    Tad R. Callister October 2017

    I bear my solemn testimony that the Book of Mormon was translated by the gift and power of God.

  57. Do We Trust Him? Hard Is Good Do We Trust Him? Hard Is Good

    Stanley G. Ellis October 2017

    Each of us may have a different opinion about what is hard.

  58. Seek Ye Out of the Best Books Seek Ye Out of the Best Books

    Ian S. Ardern October 2017

    Let each of us live so that the menacing jaws of camouflaged caterpillars find no place, not now or ever, in our lives so that we will remain “firm in the faith of Christ, even unto the end” (Alma 27:27).

  59. “My Peace I Leave with You” “My Peace I Leave with You”

    Henry B. Eyring April 2017

    The sons of Mosiah needed that gift of peace as they embarked on their mission to the Lamanites.

  60. Songs Sung and Unsung Songs Sung and Unsung

    Jeffrey R. Holland April 2017

    Brothers and sisters, we live in a mortal world with many songs we cannot or do not yet sing.

  61. The Lord Jesus Christ Teaches Us to Pray The Lord Jesus Christ Teaches Us to Pray

    Juan A. Uceda October 2016

    We returned to Machu Picchu very carefully and in silence.

  62. There Is Power in the Book There Is Power in the Book

    LeGrand R. Curtis Jr. October 2016

    I encourage everyone receiving this message, including the Aaronic Priesthood bearers convened in this meeting tonight, to discover the power of the Book of Mormon.

  63. Joy and Spiritual Survival Joy and Spiritual Survival

    Russell M. Nelson October 2016

    If we look to the world and follow its formulas for happiness, we will never know joy.

  64. “If Ye Had Known Me” “If Ye Had Known Me”

    David A. Bednar October 2016

    Lehi’s dream in the Book of Mormon identifies the path we should follow, the challenges we will encounter, and the spiritual resources available to assist us in following and coming unto the Savior.

  65. Here to Serve a Righteous Cause Here to Serve a Righteous Cause

    Carol F. McConkie October 2015

    In the strength of the Lord, we “can do all things.” We continually seek His guidance in prayer, in the scriptures, and in the whisperings of the Holy Ghost.

  66. Turn to Him and Answers Will Come Turn to Him and Answers Will Come

    James B. Martino October 2015

    Their missionary success is unforgettable.

  67. Strengthened by the Atonement of Jesus Christ Strengthened by the Atonement of Jesus Christ

    Dallin H. Oaks October 2015

    The word people has many meanings in the scriptures.

  68. I Stand All Amazed I Stand All Amazed

    Ronald A. Rasband October 2015

    I’m grateful for our Savior’s Atonement and wish like Alma to shout it with the trump of God.

  69. Eyes to See and Ears to Hear Eyes to See and Ears to Hear

    Kim B. Clark October 2015

    Life may get hard, confusing, painful, and discouraging.

  70. Therefore They Hushed Their Fears Therefore They Hushed Their Fears

    David A. Bednar April 2015

    An example from the Book of Mormon highlights the power of the knowledge of the Lord (see 2 Peter 1:2–8; Alma 23:5–6) to dispel fear and provide peace even as we confront great adversity.

  71. Why Marriage, Why Family Why Marriage, Why Family

    D. Todd Christofferson April 2015

    Prophets have revealed that we first existed as intelligences and that we were given form, or spirit bodies, by God, thus becoming His spirit children—sons and daughters of heavenly parents.

  72. Thy Kingdom Come Thy Kingdom Come

    Neil L. Andersen April 2015

    God’s miracles are not happening just in Haiti, Thailand, or the Ivory Coast.

  73. Be Fruitful, Multiply, and Subdue the Earth Be Fruitful, Multiply, and Subdue the Earth

    Joseph W. Sitati April 2015

    Faithful Latter-day Saints who understand their divine potential and rely wholeheartedly on the power available through the Atonement of the Lord Jesus Christ are strengthened in their natural weakness and “can do all things.” They are enabled to overcome the enticings of evil that have put many under bondage to the adversary.

  74. Yes, Lord, I Will Follow Thee Yes, Lord, I Will Follow Thee

    Eduardo Gavarret October 2014

    “For behold, the Lord doth grant unto all nations, of their own nation and tongue, to teach his word.” Today this scripture is fulfilled once more as I have been given the opportunity to express my feelings in my native tongue.

  75. The Choice Generation The Choice Generation

    Randall L. Ridd April 2014

    Remember that God “granteth unto men according to their desire” (Alma 29:4) and that He “will judge all men according to their works, according to the desire of their hearts” (D&C 137:9; see also Alma 41:3).

  76. Grateful in Any Circumstances Grateful in Any Circumstances

    Dieter F. Uchtdorf April 2014

    “Have we not great reason to rejoice?”

  77. Hastening the Lord’s Game Plan! Hastening the Lord’s Game Plan!

    S. Gifford Nielsen October 2013

    I became intrigued as scriptures about “the gathering” which ended with this punctuation mark started popping up, like Alma’s heartfelt plea: “O that I were an angel, and could have the wish of mine heart, that I might go forth and speak with the trump of God, with a voice to shake the earth, and cry repentance unto every people!” (Alma 29:1).

  78. Wilt Thou Be Made Whole? Wilt Thou Be Made Whole?

    Timothy J. Dyches October 2013

    “This do in remembrance of me” (Luke 22:19) is what our Savior asked when He instituted what we call the sacrament.

  79. Like a Broken Vessel Like a Broken Vessel

    Jeffrey R. Holland October 2013

    Let me leave the extraordinary illnesses I have mentioned to concentrate on MDD—“major depressive disorder”—or, more commonly, “depression.” When I speak of this, I am not speaking of bad hair days, tax deadlines, or other discouraging moments we all have.

  80. No Other Gods No Other Gods

    Dallin H. Oaks October 2013

    In America, the percentage of young adults ages 18 to 29 who are married fell from 59 percent in 1960 to 20 percent by 2010.

  81. Personal Strength through the Atonement of Jesus Christ Personal Strength through the Atonement of Jesus Christ

    Richard G. Scott October 2013

    In the Book of Mormon we read of Ammon and his brethren teaching the gospel of Jesus Christ to a people who were “a wild and a hardened and a ferocious people.” Many of the people were converted and chose to leave behind their sinful behavior.

  82. We Have Great Reason to Rejoice We Have Great Reason to Rejoice

    Carole M. Stephens October 2013

    In his excitement, Ammon doesn’t wait for an answer.

  83. The Savior Wants to Forgive The Savior Wants to Forgive

    Craig A. Cardon April 2013

    While this truth is readily accepted by all believers, not so easily acknowledged is the essential companion truth: the Savior forgives sins “upon earth” and not just at the Final Judgment.

  84. The Lord’s Way The Lord’s Way

    Stanley G. Ellis April 2013

    “Yea, I would declare unto every soul … the plan of redemption, that they should repent and come unto our God [and His ways], that there might not be more sorrow upon all the face of the earth” (Alma 29:1–2).

  85. Of Regrets and Resolutions Of Regrets and Resolutions

    Dieter F. Uchtdorf October 2012

    Brothers and sisters, with the bountiful blessings of our Heavenly Father, His generous plan of salvation, the supernal truths of the restored gospel, and the many beauties of this mortal journey, “have we not reason to rejoice?”

  86. Brethren, We Have Work to Do Brethren, We Have Work to Do

    D. Todd Christofferson October 2012

    Of course, as has been repeated by prophets over the years, “The most important of the Lord’s work you will ever do will be within the walls of your own homes.” We have much to do to strengthen marriage in societies that increasingly trivialize its importance and purpose.

  87. Converted unto the Lord Converted unto the Lord

    David A. Bednar October 2012

    “Now, these are they who were converted unto the Lord” (Alma 23:6–8).

  88. Thanks Be to God Thanks Be to God

    Russell M. Nelson April 2012

    How much better it would be if all could be more aware of God’s providence and love and express that gratitude to Him.

  89. Now Is the Time to Arise and Shine! Now Is the Time to Arise and Shine!

    Elaine S. Dalton April 2012

    A group of youth in Queen Creek, Arizona, determined to “arise and shine forth” and to lead the youth in their community in living the standards in For the Strength of Youth.

  90. Love Her Mother Love Her Mother

    Elaine S. Dalton October 2011

    In the Book of Mormon, Abish was converted by her father’s sharing with her his remarkable vision.

  91. Cleave unto the Covenants Cleave unto the Covenants

    Barbara Thompson October 2011

    “How great reason have we to rejoice.”

  92. Followers of Christ Followers of Christ

    Walter F. González April 2011

    Love is a powerful influence in our hearts in our effort to be obedient.

  93. Desire Desire

    Dallin H. Oaks April 2011

    The prophet Alma had a great desire to cry repentance to all people, but he came to understand that he should not desire the compelling power this would require because, he concluded, “a just God … granteth unto men according to their desire, whether it be unto death or unto life” (Alma 29:4).

  94. Your Potential, Your Privilege Your Potential, Your Privilege

    Dieter F. Uchtdorf April 2011

    You may want to ask yourself if you are merely going through the motions as a priesthood bearer—doing what is expected but not experiencing the joy that should be yours.

  95. I Believe in Being Honest and True I Believe in Being Honest and True

    Ann M. Dibb April 2011

    When I contacted her, Kristi shared: “Sometimes I think we hear the list of attributes that the thirteenth article of faith outlines, and we feel overwhelmed.

  96. Stay on the Path Stay on the Path

    Rosemary M. Wixom October 2010

    In Alma 24 we read, “He loveth our souls [and] he loveth our children; therefore, … the plan of salvation might be made known unto us as well as unto future generations.”

  97. “Come unto Me with Full Purpose of Heart, and I Shall Heal You” “Come unto Me with Full Purpose of Heart, and I Shall Heal You”

    Patrick Kearon October 2010

    The Anti-Nephi-Lehies in the Book of Mormon laid down their weapons of war and buried them deep in the earth, covenanting never again to take up arms against their brethren.

  98. Pride and the Priesthood Pride and the Priesthood

    Dieter F. Uchtdorf October 2010

    Alma gloried in the thought that he might “be an instrument in the hands of God.” The Apostle Paul gloried in the faithfulness of members of the Church.

  99. Trust in God, Then Go and Do Trust in God, Then Go and Do

    Henry B. Eyring October 2010

    “But behold, I am a man, and do sin in my wish; for I ought to be content with the things which the Lord hath allotted unto me.”

  100. The Holy Ghost and Revelation The Holy Ghost and Revelation

    Jay E. Jensen October 2010

    The things of the Spirit are sacred and hard to express.

  101. Things Pertaining to Righteousness Things Pertaining to Righteousness

    Francisco J. Viñas April 2010

    The impression of that terrible destruction brought to my mind the words in the 28th chapter of Alma: “This was a time that there was a great mourning and lamentation heard throughout all the land” (Alma 28:4).

  102. Tell Me the Stories of Jesus Tell Me the Stories of Jesus

    Neil L. Andersen April 2010

    I testify that Jesus is the Christ, the Savior of all mankind.

  103. “Repent … That I May Heal You” “Repent … That I May Heal You”

    Neil L. Andersen October 2009

    As we honestly confess our sins, restore what we can to the offended, and forsake our sins by keeping the commandments, we are in the process of receiving forgiveness.

  104. Becoming More Powerful Priesthood Holders Becoming More Powerful Priesthood Holders

    Walter F. González October 2009

    Many years ago a certain group of worthy priesthood holders taught with great power and authority.

  105. Preserving the Heart’s Mighty Change Preserving the Heart’s Mighty Change

    Dale G. Renlund October 2009

    The lives of the people who were converted by the preaching of the sons of Mosiah offer some insights as to how one avoids rejecting the mightily changed spiritual heart.

  106. Finding Strength in Challenging Times! Finding Strength in Challenging Times!

    Allan F. Packer April 2009

    There are several things we can do to develop a deep conversion and learn how to receive divine inspiration.

  107. Honorably Hold a Name and Standing Honorably Hold a Name and Standing

    David A. Bednar April 2009

    “Behold, the field was ripe, and blessed are ye, for ye did thrust in the sickle, and did reap with your might, yea, all the day long did ye labor; and behold the number of your sheaves!

  108. Celestial Marriage Celestial Marriage

    Russell M. Nelson October 2008

    My beloved brethren and sisters, I am deeply grateful for each of you.

  109. Restoring Faith in the Family Restoring Faith in the Family

    Kenneth Johnson April 2008

    With knowledge of the “great plan of happiness,” we have the opportunity and also the responsibility to help restore faith in the family.

  110. Live by Faith and Not by Fear Live by Faith and Not by Fear

    Quentin L. Cook October 2007

    We also served for three years in the Pacific Islands.

  111. A Lesson from the Book of Mormon A Lesson from the Book of Mormon

    Vicki F. Matsumori April 2007

    It may be helpful to review the story about the people of Ammon.

  112. O Be Wise O Be Wise

    M. Russell Ballard October 2006

    Beyond that we need to remember that Christ came to remove guilt by forgiving those who repent (see Alma 24:10).

  113. Three Towels and a 25-Cent Newspaper Three Towels and a 25-Cent Newspaper

    Richard C. Edgley October 2006

    Mormon, speaking of the converted Lamanites who were known as the people of Anti-Nephi-Lehi, wrote: “And they were among the people of Nephi, and also numbered among the people who were of the church of God.

  114. “The Great and Wonderful Love” “The Great and Wonderful Love”

    Anthony D. Perkins October 2006

    Jesus Christ has commanded us, “Look unto me in every thought; doubt not, fear not.” Doubt, fear, and worry indicate we have taken all of life’s burdens and anxieties on ourselves.

  115. Becoming Instruments in the Hands of God Becoming Instruments in the Hands of God

    Don R. Clarke October 2006

    We, like Jim Drinkwater and my grandfather, also need to be receptive to the promptings of the Holy Ghost, for when we desire to be an instrument in the hands of God, we can receive revelation.

  116. “I Will Remember Your Sins No More” “I Will Remember Your Sins No More”

    Boyd K. Packer April 2006

    Christ is the Creator, the Healer.

  117. All Men Everywhere All Men Everywhere

    Dallin H. Oaks April 2006

    Similarly, the prophet Alma taught that “the Lord doth grant unto all nations, of their own nation and tongue, to teach his word, yea, in wisdom, all that he seeth fit that they should have” (Alma 29:8).

  118. Creating a Gospel-Sharing Home Creating a Gospel-Sharing Home

    M. Russell Ballard April 2006

    “Yea, I would declare unto every soul … the plan of redemption, that they should repent and come unto our God, that there might not be more sorrow upon all the face of the earth” (Alma 29:1–2).

  119. Be Prepared … Be Ye Strong from Henceforth Be Prepared … Be Ye Strong from Henceforth

    Keith B. McMullin October 2005

    Have you ever found yourself in a conversation where you were suddenly required to remain silent while your point of view was misconstrued and belittled?

  120. Sweet Moments Sweet Moments

    Bonnie D. Parkin October 2005

    The sisters of the early Relief Society were stirred to action by the Prophet Joseph.

  121. That We May All Sit Down in Heaven Together That We May All Sit Down in Heaven Together

    Kathleen H. Hughes October 2005

    Those words speak of the sisters becoming “instruments in the hands of God.” Which one of us does not long to be cherished, watched over, comforted, and instructed in the things of God?

  122. Knowing the Lord’s Will for You Knowing the Lord’s Will for You

    Anne C. Pingree October 2005

    To become an instrument in the hands of God is a great privilege and sacred responsibility.

  123. Instruments in the Hands of God Instruments in the Hands of God

    James E. Faust October 2005

    My dear sisters, I am humbled by this great responsibility and privilege of addressing you daughters of God in many lands.

  124. The Book of Mormon: Another Testament of Jesus Christ—Plain and Precious Things The Book of Mormon: Another Testament of Jesus Christ—Plain and Precious Things

    Boyd K. Packer April 2005

    The workings of the evil one (see 2 Nephi 2:27; Alma 28:13; 3 Nephi 2:2).

  125. The Fruits of the First Vision The Fruits of the First Vision

    Dieter F. Uchtdorf April 2005

    God has spoken to Joseph Smith for the purpose of blessing all of God’s children with His mercy and love, even in times of uncertainties and insecurities, of wars and rumors of wars, of natural and personal disasters.

  126. Peace of Conscience and Peace of Mind Peace of Conscience and Peace of Mind

    Richard G. Scott October 2004

    When memory of prior mistakes encroached upon Ammon’s mind, he turned his thoughts to Jesus Christ and the miracle of forgiveness.

  127. A Tragic Evil among Us A Tragic Evil among Us

    Gordon B. Hinckley October 2004

    As I offer concluding remarks I rather reluctantly speak to a theme that I have dealt with before.

  128. In the Strength of the Lord In the Strength of the Lord

    David A. Bednar October 2004

    Can we sense the grace and strengthening power of Christ in the testimony of Ammon?

  129. Roots and Branches Roots and Branches

    Russell M. Nelson April 2004

    Their noble ancestors “were brought to the knowledge of the truth, … according to the spirit of revelation and of prophecy, and the power of God.” Their forebears “were converted unto the Lord [and] never did fall away.” How will those progenitors feel about the drift of their descendants?

  130. Standing Spotless before the Lord Standing Spotless before the Lord

    Clate W. Mask Jr. April 2004

    “For they became a righteous people; they did lay down the weapons of their rebellion, that they did not fight against God any more, neither against any of their brethren” (Alma 23:6–7).

  131. The Atonement: All for All The Atonement: All for All

    Bruce C. Hafen April 2004

    What possible pearl could be worth such a price—for Him and for us?

  132. Sweet Power of Prayer Sweet Power of Prayer

    Russell M. Nelson April 2003

    Alma said, “Counsel with the Lord in all thy doings, and he will direct thee for good; yea, when thou liest down at night lie down unto the Lord, that he may watch over you in your sleep; and when thou risest in the morning let thy heart be full of thanks unto God.”

  133. “O That I Were an Angel, and Could Have the Wish of Mine Heart” “O That I Were an Angel, and Could Have the Wish of Mine Heart”

    Gordon B. Hinckley October 2002

    Alma declared, “O that I were an angel, and could have the wish of mine heart, that I might go forth and speak with the trump of God, with a voice to shake the earth, and cry repentance unto every people!” (Alma 29:1).

  134. Charity: Perfect and Everlasting Love Charity: Perfect and Everlasting Love

    Gene R. Cook April 2002

    Receive His love in humility.

  135. The Opportunity to Serve The Opportunity to Serve

    Gerald N. Lund April 2002

    It was our privilege at that time to be living across the street from Elder F.

  136. Sharing the Gospel Sharing the Gospel

    Dallin H. Oaks October 2001

    The Book of Mormon contains some marvelous examples of the effect of testimony and love.

  137. The Atonement: Our Greatest Hope The Atonement: Our Greatest Hope

    James E. Faust October 2001

    We long for the ultimate blessing of the Atonement—to become one with Him, to be in His divine presence, to be called individually by name as He warmly welcomes us home with a radiant smile, beckoning us with open arms to be enfolded in His boundless love.

  138. The Seventh Commandment: A Shield The Seventh Commandment: A Shield

    Neal A. Maxwell October 2001

    Moreover, the foregoing trends are further accelerated by the fashionable nonjudgmentalism which excuses whatever wrong individuals do—as long as they do anything else commendable.

  139. The Power of a Strong Testimony The Power of a Strong Testimony

    Richard G. Scott October 2001

    Your testimony will be fortified as you exercise faith in Jesus Christ, in His teachings, and in His limitless power to accomplish what He has promised.

  140. “Plow in Hope” “Plow in Hope”

    Neal A. Maxwell April 2001

    Hope feasts on the words of Christ, “through patience and comfort of the scriptures,” “written for our learning” (Rom.

  141. The Path to Peace and Joy The Path to Peace and Joy

    Richard G. Scott October 2000

    Peace is the precious fruit of a righteous life.

  142. We Are Instruments in the Hands of God We Are Instruments in the Hands of God

    Mary Ellen Smoot October 2000

    I recently met a sister in Oregon who was brought back into activity because of a nurturing visiting teacher.

  143. Resurrection Resurrection

    Dallin H. Oaks April 2000

    Our sure knowledge of a resurrection to immortality also gives us the courage to face our own death—even a death that we might call premature.

  144. Your Own Personal Testimony Your Own Personal Testimony

    Angel Abrea April 2000

    Third, keep the commandments.

  145. Content with the Things Allotted unto Us Content with the Things Allotted unto Us

    Neal A. Maxwell April 2000

    In just a few words, a major insight came to the conscientious and the converted through Alma: “For I ought to be content with the things which the Lord hath allotted unto me” (Alma 29:3).

  146. The Creation The Creation

    Russell M. Nelson April 2000

    The entire Creation was planned by God.

  147. Our Destiny Our Destiny

    L. Aldin Porter October 1999

    Alma, an ancient prophet, felt very strong feelings of concern for his fellowmen when he said, “Yea, I would declare unto every soul, as with the voice of thunder, repentance and the plan of redemption, that they should repent and come unto our God, that there might not be more sorrow upon all the face of the earth” (Alma 29:2).

  148. “The Tongue of Angels” “The Tongue of Angels”

    Robert S. Wood October 1999

    In latter days the Lord has emphasized again how, in the words of the Book of Mormon, our “outward performances” (Alma 25:15) are defiling or edifying.

  149. We Are Women of God We Are Women of God

    Sheri L. Dew October 1999

    It is by letting the world go and coming unto Christ that we increasingly live as women of God.

  150. Our Only Chance Our Only Chance

    Sheri L. Dew April 1999

    Through the years I, like you, have experienced pressures and disappointments that would have crushed me had I not been able to draw upon a source of wisdom and strength far greater than my own.

  151. Think to Thank Think to Thank

    Thomas S. Monson October 1998

    Do we pause and ponder Ammon’s words?

  152. Hope through the Atonement of Jesus Christ Hope through the Atonement of Jesus Christ

    Neal A. Maxwell October 1998

    Moroni confirmed: “What is it that ye shall hope for?

  153. “A Teacher Come from God” “A Teacher Come from God”

    Jeffrey R. Holland April 1998

    That is what our members really want when they gather in a meeting or come into a classroom anyway.

  154. Have You Been Saved? Have You Been Saved?

    Dallin H. Oaks April 1998

    Some Christians accuse Latter-day Saints who give this answer of denying the grace of God through claiming they can earn their own salvation.

  155. Why Every Member a Missionary? Why Every Member a Missionary?

    Richard G. Scott October 1997

    “Wherefore, how great the importance to make these things known unto the inhabitants of the earth, that they may know that there is no flesh that can dwell in the presence of God, save it be through the merits, and mercy, and grace of the Holy Messiah.”

  156. “Feed My Lambs” “Feed My Lambs”

    Henry B. Eyring October 1997

    “But behold, they are in the hands of the Lord of the harvest, and they are his; and he will raise them up at the last day” (Alma 26:5–7).

  157. “From Whom All Blessings Flow” “From Whom All Blessings Flow”

    Neal A. Maxwell April 1997

    Uncertainty as to our longevity is one of life’s basic realities for all of us.

  158. As Good As Our Bond As Good As Our Bond

    Sheldon F. Child April 1997

    The account of the Anti-Nephi-Lehies in the Book of Mormon is a touching example of this.

  159. “In His Strength I Can Do All Things” “In His Strength I Can Do All Things”

    Jack H Goaslind April 1997

    One of my Book of Mormon heroes, Ammon, the great son of Mosiah, explains how much two people can accomplish when one of them is the Lord: “Yea, I know that I am nothing; as to my strength I am weak; therefore I will not boast of myself, but I will boast of my God, for in his strength I can do all things; yea, behold, many mighty miracles we have wrought in this land, for which we will praise his name forever” (Alma 26:12).

  160. The Ordinary Classroom—a Powerful Place for Steady and Continued Growth The Ordinary Classroom—a Powerful Place for Steady and Continued Growth

    Virginia H. Pearce October 1996

    President Hinckley encourages us: “We are all in it together, all of us, and we have a great work to do.

  161. “According to the Desire of [Our] Hearts” “According to the Desire of [Our] Hearts”

    Neal A. Maxwell October 1996

    Therefore, what we insistently desire, over time, is what we will eventually become and what we will receive in eternity.

  162. Covenant Marriage Covenant Marriage

    Bruce C. Hafen October 1996

    And yet—marrying and raising children can yield the most valuable religious experiences of a couple’s lives.

  163. “Becometh As a Child” “Becometh As a Child”

    Neal A. Maxwell April 1996

    Besides, the exhilarations of discipleship exceed its burdens.

  164. Facing Trials with Optimism Facing Trials with Optimism

    Anne Marie Rose April 1996

    I am grateful for a living prophet who taught me to let go of feeling sorry for myself.

  165. Sacrifice in the Service Sacrifice in the Service

    Harold G. Hillam October 1995

    The four missionary sons of Mosiah did not choose the easy course.

  166. Stay the Course—Keep the Faith Stay the Course—Keep the Faith

    Gordon B. Hinckley October 1995

    So it is with us.

  167. Worship through Music Worship through Music

    Dallin H. Oaks October 1994

    The Apostle Paul advised the Colossians that they should be “teaching and admonishing one another in psalms and hymns and spiritual songs, singing with grace in your hearts to the Lord” (Col.

  168. The Importance of Receiving a Personal Testimony The Importance of Receiving a Personal Testimony

    Robert D. Hales October 1994

    Share our testimony.

  169. “Brightness of Hope” “Brightness of Hope”

    Neal A. Maxwell October 1994

    “What is it that ye shall hope for?” Moroni wrote.

  170. “If a Man Die, Shall He Live Again?” “If a Man Die, Shall He Live Again?”

    Carlos E. Asay April 1994

    Those who believe that the grave is man’s final destiny live without hope of a better world and are inclined to embrace that fatalistic approach, “Eat, drink, and be merry, for tomorrow we die” (2 Ne.

  171. “Teach Us Tolerance and Love” “Teach Us Tolerance and Love”

    Russell M. Nelson April 1994

    That assignment requires great fortitude as well as love.

  172. “From the Beginning” “From the Beginning”

    Neal A. Maxwell October 1993

    President Joseph F.

  173. For Time and All Eternity For Time and All Eternity

    Boyd K. Packer October 1993

    In the great council in heaven, God’s plan was presented: the plan of salvation, the plan of redemption, the great plan of happiness.

  174. Constancy amid Change Constancy amid Change

    Russell M. Nelson October 1993

    I speak now of category two—unchanging plans.

  175. Combatting Spiritual Drift—Our Global Pandemic Combatting Spiritual Drift—Our Global Pandemic

    Russell M. Nelson October 1993

    This modern dispensation of which I speak fulfills the biblical promise of a “restitution of all things” (Acts 3:21; see also Rev.

  176. The Principle of Work The Principle of Work

    F. David Stanley April 1993

    The prophet Alma said it very well while glorying in the success of Ammon and his brethren.

  177. Receiving Divine Assistance through the Grace of the Lord Receiving Divine Assistance through the Grace of the Lord

    Gene R. Cook April 1993

    Repentance is the second principle.

  178. “Settle This in Your Hearts” “Settle This in Your Hearts”

    Neal A. Maxwell October 1992

    When the determination is first made to begin to be more spiritually settled, there is an initial vulnerability; it is hard to break with the past.

  179. Missionary Work in the Philippines Missionary Work in the Philippines

    Augusto A. Lim October 1992

    Like the sons of Mosiah, “they had searched the scriptures diligently, that they might know the word of God” (Alma 17:2).

  180. Patience in Affliction Patience in Affliction

    Angel Abrea April 1992

    God does live and He does fulfill His promises, and to the many testimonies given, I wish to add mine.

  181. Please Hear the Call! Please Hear the Call!

    Adney Y. Komatsu April 1992

    “Now was not this exceeding joy?

  182. “My Servant Joseph” “My Servant Joseph”

    Neal A. Maxwell April 1992

    Joseph Smith lit up life’s landscape, brethren, so that we can see “things as they really are, and … really will be” (Jacob 4:13).

  183. A Prisoner of Love A Prisoner of Love

    Vaughn J. Featherstone April 1992

    “Our brethren, the Lamanites, were in darkness, yea, even in the darkest abyss, but behold, how many of them are brought to behold the marvelous light of God!

  184. “These … Were Our Examples” “These … Were Our Examples”

    Russell M. Nelson October 1991

    Members of the choir knew “that after a people have been once enlightened by the Spirit of God, and have had great knowledge of things pertaining to righteousness” (Alma 24:30), lives would never again be the same.

  185. “Rejoice in Every Good Thing” “Rejoice in Every Good Thing”

    Chieko N. Okazaki October 1991

    It is the strength and joy from a Christ-centered and Christlike life that gives us reason to rejoice.” (Alma 26:35.) Let me name three blessings from our faith in Christ for which we can rejoice: (1) Let us rejoice in our sisterhood.

  186. “Yagottawanna” “Yagottawanna”

    Jack H Goaslind April 1991

    What we desire will ultimately help determine our eternal judgment.

  187. Choices Choices

    Russell M. Nelson October 1990

    Remember that faith and prayer alone are seldom sufficient.

  188. “Endure It Well” “Endure It Well”

    Neal A. Maxwell April 1990

    Patient endurance is to be distinguished from merely being “acted upon.” Endurance is more than pacing up and down within the cell of our circumstance; it is not only to accept the things allotted to us, it is to “act for ourselves” by magnifying what is allotted to us (see Alma 29:3, 6).

  189. “Neither Boast of Faith Nor of Mighty Works” “Neither Boast of Faith Nor of Mighty Works”

    Marvin J. Ashton April 1990

    “Yea, I know that I am nothing; as to my strength I am weak; therefore I will not boast of myself, but I will boast of my God, for in his strength I can do all things; yea, behold, many mighty miracles we have wrought in this land, for which we will praise his name forever” (Alma 26:10–12).

  190. Finding the Way Back Finding the Way Back

    Richard G. Scott April 1990

    Freedom from your transgression will come through sincere faith, true repentance, willing obedience, and the giving of self (see Alma 26:22).

  191. Adversity and the Divine Purpose of Mortality Adversity and the Divine Purpose of Mortality

    Ronald E. Poelman April 1989

    Patience must also be part of our response to adversity.

  192. Alternate Voices Alternate Voices

    Dallin H. Oaks April 1989

    In the scriptures, the Lord has specified how we learn by faith.

  193. University for Eternal Life University for Eternal Life

    F. Enzio Busche April 1989

    My dear brothers and sisters, the Lord does not want us to become aware of our state of nothingness and misery (see Mosiah 4:11; Alma 26:12; Hel.

  194. Inviting Others to “Come unto Christ” Inviting Others to “Come unto Christ”

    Gene R. Cook October 1988

    I testify that the Lord expects us to bring souls unto Him by inviting all men to come unto Christ, and by so doing, find Him ourselves.

  195. A Call to Serve A Call to Serve

    David B. Haight October 1988

    There is an unusual opportunity for qualifed individuals to do their utmost to fulfill the Lord’s injunction to preach his gospel to the ends of the earth and not only to teach but convert, as Alma said, that as many “as believed in their preaching, and were converted unto the Lord, never did fall away.” (Alma 23:6.)

  196. I Testify I Testify

    Ezra Taft Benson October 1988

    I testify that we are the spirit offspring of a loving God, our Heavenly Father (see Acts 17:29; 1 Ne.

  197. “For I Will Lead You Along” “For I Will Lead You Along”

    Neal A. Maxwell April 1988

    Here in mortality, we already know moments when, “because of the great goodness of God,” there is a “gushing out of many tears” (3 Ne.

  198. The Dawning of a New Day in Africa The Dawning of a New Day in Africa

    Alexander B. Morrison October 1987

    The bursting of the gospel light upon Africa is a great manifestation and testimony of God’s love for all of his children.

  199. A Champion of Youth A Champion of Youth

    Vaughn J. Featherstone October 1987

    Then we will exclaim as did Ammon: “Therefore, let us glory … in the Lord; yea, we will rejoice, for our joy is full; yea, we will praise our God forever.

  200. Missionary Memories Missionary Memories

    Thomas S. Monson October 1987

    We are a missionary-minded people.

  201. Keeping Life’s Demands in Balance Keeping Life’s Demands in Balance

    M. Russell Ballard April 1987

    You recall that Alma said he would like to be an angel so he could “speak with the trump of God, … to shake the earth, and cry repentance unto every people!” (Alma 29:1).

  202. “Joy Cometh in the Morning” “Joy Cometh in the Morning”

    Russell M. Nelson October 1986

    And joy is derived in Church service.

  203. We Love You—Please Come Back We Love You—Please Come Back

    Richard G. Scott April 1986

    “… Behold, he did not exercise his justice upon us, but in his great mercy hath brought us … the salvation of our souls.” (Alma 26:4, 10–11, 17, 19–20.)

  204. The Responsibility for Welfare Rests with Me and My Family The Responsibility for Welfare Rests with Me and My Family

    James E. Faust April 1986

    The great poet Virgil said, “They conquer who believe they can.” (International Dictionary of Thoughts, comp.

  205. “Called and Prepared from the Foundation of the World” “Called and Prepared from the Foundation of the World”

    Neal A. Maxwell April 1986

    Given the grandness of the Restoration, “My heart is brim with joy.” (Alma 26:11.) I apologize for my inability to speak of Jesus as He deserves, being able to speak only “the smallest part which I feel.” (Alma 26:16.) Yet, even so, “There is music in my soul today, a carol to my King, and Jesus listening can hear, the songs I cannot sing.” (Hymns, 1985, no.

  206. “Willing to Submit” “Willing to Submit”

    Neal A. Maxwell April 1985

    Just how much submissiveness to circumstance there should be is not treated in these brief remarks.

  207. A New Witness for Christ A New Witness for Christ

    Ezra Taft Benson October 1984

    We must know these essential truths.

  208. “Out of Obscurity” “Out of Obscurity”

    Neal A. Maxwell October 1984

    “But I will boast of my God.” (Alma 26:11–12.)

  209. Protect the Spiritual Power Line Protect the Spiritual Power Line

    Russell M. Nelson October 1984

    But our labor can be misdirected.

  210. The Great Plan of the Eternal God The Great Plan of the Eternal God

    Neal A. Maxwell April 1984

    The “plan of happiness” not only ensures the immortalization of our individual identities, but can yield bettered and reborn individuals.

  211. Our Commission to Take the Gospel to All the World Our Commission to Take the Gospel to All the World

    Ezra Taft Benson April 1984

    A missionary learns, for example, that God can use him as an instrument to accomplish His work.

  212. The Miracle Made Possible by Faith The Miracle Made Possible by Faith

    Gordon B. Hinckley April 1984

    “O that I were an angel, and could have the wish of mine heart, that I might go forth and speak with the trump of God, with a voice to shake the earth, and cry repentance unto every people!” (Alma 29:1.)

  213. The Practice of Truth The Practice of Truth

    J. Richard Clarke April 1984

    We must be like the people of Ammon, who were “distinguished for their zeal towards God, and also towards men; for they were perfectly honest and upright in all things; and they were firm in the faith of Christ, even unto the end.” (Alma 27:27.)

  214. What Manner of Men Ought We to Be? What Manner of Men Ought We to Be?

    Ezra Taft Benson October 1983

    A priesthood holder is to be patient.

  215. “Shine As Lights in the World” “Shine As Lights in the World”

    Neal A. Maxwell April 1983

    Another montage: Widows and widowers, waiting patiently and trustingly for the time of their release, when they can rejoin their eternal companions.

  216. Look to God Look to God

    Rex C. Reeve October 1982

    He “granteth unto men” according to the desire of their heart.

  217. “Behold My Beloved Son, in Whom I Am Well Pleased” “Behold My Beloved Son, in Whom I Am Well Pleased”

    George P. Lee October 1982

    For thousands of years from the time of Adam up to Christ’s crucifixion, millions of people had entered the dark grave and suffered death and the end of life.

  218. Spiritual Guides for Teachers of Righteousness Spiritual Guides for Teachers of Righteousness

    Gene R. Cook April 1982

    The teacher will teach in simplicity, according to the true needs of the people, basic gospel doctrines like faith, repentance, and prayer, which all men—all men—can apply.

  219. The Doctrine of the Priesthood The Doctrine of the Priesthood

    Bruce R. McConkie April 1982

    But I remember how Alma wished that he might go forth and speak with the trump of God, with a voice to shake the earth, as he cried repentance unto every people.

  220. “O, Divine Redeemer” “O, Divine Redeemer”

    Neal A. Maxwell October 1981

    He lives today, mercifully granting unto all nations as much light as they can bear and messengers of their own to teach them.

  221. The Plan for Happiness and Exaltation The Plan for Happiness and Exaltation

    Richard G. Scott October 1981

    Humility is the precious, fertile soil of righteous character.

  222. Miracles among the Lamanites Miracles among the Lamanites

    Gene R. Cook October 1980

    “… Behold, who can glory too much in the Lord?

  223. The Kingdom of God The Kingdom of God

    L. Tom Perry April 1979

    “I know that which the Lord hath commanded me, and I glory in it.

  224. Following Christ to Victory Following Christ to Victory

    Hartman Rector, Jr. April 1979

    Believe you can do it.

  225. “What Are the Blessings of a Mission? Can Ye Tell?” “What Are the Blessings of a Mission? Can Ye Tell?”

    Vaughn J. Featherstone October 1978

    What are the blessings of a mission?

  226. Service Saves Service Saves

    A. Theodore Tuttle October 1977

    Nevertheless, I have heard the testimonies of couples who are presently serving; and in spite of the inconveniences, I can promise you one thing: supreme joy—the joy that comes from diligent labor and selfless service.

  227. Why Me, O Lord? Why Me, O Lord?

    Yoshihiko Kikuchi October 1977

    Yet another voice is saying, “I will go and do the things which the Lord hath commanded.” (1 Ne.

  228. The Spirit of Missionary Work The Spirit of Missionary Work

    Carlos E. Asay October 1976

    Yes, if I were granted one wish, it would be that people everywhere—member, nonmember, missionaries, and friends alike—would feel and enjoy the missionary spirit.

  229. The Value of People The Value of People

    Charles A. Didier April 1976

    “Yea, and I know that good and evil have come before all men; he that knoweth not good from evil is blameless; but he that knoweth good and evil, to him it is given according to his desires, whether he desireth good or evil, life or death, joy or remorse of conscience.” (Alma 29:4–5.)

  230. The Man of Christ The Man of Christ

    Neal A. Maxwell April 1975

    He will resonate, at times, with the hymnal words, “More used would I be” (Hymns, no.

  231. Your Mission Preparation Your Mission Preparation

    A. Theodore Tuttle October 1974

    There are many thousands here who are not the captain of the football team, the valedictorian, and the student body president, all in one.

  232. In His Strength In His Strength

    Marvin J. Ashton April 1973

    Ammon taught a great lesson not only to his brother Aaron, but to all of us in this day, in Alma 26:10–12:

  233. Success—A Journey or a Destination? Success—A Journey or a Destination?

    Hartman Rector, Jr. April 1973

    A young man came to see me recently who had been called by the Lord to fill a mission.

  234. Magnifying One’s Calling in the Priesthood Magnifying One’s Calling in the Priesthood

    Marion G. Romney April 1973

    “… I know that [God] granteth unto men according to their desire, whether it be unto death or unto life; yea, I know that he allotteth unto men according to their wills, whether they be unto salvation or unto destruction.” (Alma 29:4.)

  235. Man—A Child of God Man—A Child of God

    Marion G. Romney April 1973

    “Yea, I would declare unto every soul, as with the voice of thunder, repentance and the plan of redemption, that they should repent and come unto our God, that there might not be more sorrow upon all the face of the earth.” (Alma 29:1–2.)

  236. Hold Up Your Hands Hold Up Your Hands

    Sterling W. Sill April 1973

    The Lord said, “… if ye have desires to serve God ye are called to the work.” (D&C 4:3.) If we don’t WANT to do it we can’t do it.

  237. The Meaning of Morality The Meaning of Morality

    Victor L. Brown April 1971

    Alma, speaking of the people of Ammon, said, “And they were among the people of Nephi, and also numbered among the people who were of the church of God.