Psalms 1–2; 8; 19–33; 40; 46

2026 · Week 34

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Relevant conference talks

  1. The Love of God The Love of God

    Benjamin M. Z. Tai April 2025

    While the love of God is accessible to all, many search earnestly for it, while others desire to feel God’s love but do not believe that they deserve it.

  2. Put Ye On the Lord Jesus Christ Put Ye On the Lord Jesus Christ

    J. Anette Dennis April 2024

    I am so grateful for the privilege of wearing the garment of the holy priesthood to remind me that the Savior and the blessings of His infinite Atonement constantly cover me throughout my mortal journey.

  3. Jesus Christ at the Center of Our Lives Jesus Christ at the Center of Our Lives

    Jose L. Alonso April 2024

    As we journey through mortality, we are at times beset by trials: the severe pain of the loss of loved ones, the arduous fight against illness, the sting of injustice, the harrowing experiences of harassment or abuse, the shadow of unemployment, familial tribulations, the silent cry of loneliness, or the heartrending consequences of armed conflicts.

  4. All Things for Our Good All Things for Our Good

    Gerrit W. Gong April 2024

    The Book of Mormon is evidence we can hold in our hand that Jesus is the Christ and God fulfills His prophecies.

  5. Eternal Truth Eternal Truth

    John C. Pingree Jr. October 2023

    Truth helps us avoid deception, discern good from evil, receive protection, and find comfort and healing.

  6. Daily Restoration Daily Restoration

    Dieter F. Uchtdorf October 2021

    We gather this beautiful Sabbath morning to speak of Christ, rejoice in His gospel, and support and sustain one another as we walk in “the way” of our Savior.

  7. All Nations, Kindreds, and Tongues All Nations, Kindreds, and Tongues

    Gerrit W. Gong October 2020

    For example, at a stake conference in Monroe, Utah, population 2,200, I asked how many had served missions.

  8. A Yearning for Home A Yearning for Home

    Dieter F. Uchtdorf October 2017

    We are, each one of us, “strangers and pilgrims” in this world.

  9. After All We Can Do After All We Can Do

    Claudio D. Zivic October 2007

    (La Vuelta de Martín Fierro, part 2 of Martín Fierro [1879], canto 32; bilingual ed., trans.

  10. Repentance and Conversion Repentance and Conversion

    Russell M. Nelson April 2007

    The fruits of repentance are sweet.

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

    Anthony D. Perkins October 2006

    Fourth, sustain hope of eternal life.

  12. The Gathering of Scattered Israel The Gathering of Scattered Israel

    Russell M. Nelson October 2006

    As prophesied by Peter and Paul, all things were to be restored in this dispensation.

  13. Personal Priesthood Responsibility Personal Priesthood Responsibility

    Russell M. Nelson October 2003

    I belong to a wonderful priesthood quorum.

  14. Hidden Wedges Hidden Wedges

    Thomas S. Monson April 2002

    As Alexander Pope wrote, “To err is human; to forgive, divine.”

  15. “Till We Meet Again” “Till We Meet Again”

    Gordon B. Hinckley October 2001

    When I went home for lunch, I turned on the television, looked at the news for a moment, and paraphrased in my mind the words of the Psalms: “Why do the nations so furiously rage together?” (see Ps.

  16. Personal Preparation for Temple Blessings Personal Preparation for Temple Blessings

    Russell M. Nelson April 2001

    Spiritual preparation is enhanced by study.

  17. “Ye Are the Temple of God” “Ye Are the Temple of God”

    Boyd K. Packer October 2000

    Do not experiment; do not let anyone of either gender touch your body to awaken passions that can flame beyond control.

  18. Friendship: A Gospel Principle Friendship: A Gospel Principle

    Marlin K. Jensen April 1999

    Friendship is also a vital and wonderful part of courtship and marriage.

  19. Welcome to Conference Welcome to Conference

    Gordon B. Hinckley October 1998

    The building will seat some 21,000, plus 1,000 in the theater which will be a part of it.

  20. Opening the Windows of Heaven Opening the Windows of Heaven

    James E. Faust October 1998

    The law of tithing is simple: we pay one-tenth of our individual increase annually.

  21. Spiritual Mountaintops Spiritual Mountaintops

    Jack H Goaslind October 1995

    May I close with the powerful words of our beloved prophet, Gordon B.

  22. “Swallowed Up in the Will of the Father” “Swallowed Up in the Will of the Father”

    Neal A. Maxwell October 1995

    Seventy years ago, Lord Moulton coined a perceptive phrase, “obedience to the unenforceable,” describing “the obedience of a man to that which he cannot be forced to obey” (“Law and Manners,” Atlantic Monthly, July 1924, p.

  23. Children of the Covenant Children of the Covenant

    Russell M. Nelson April 1995

    Thus we see that the scriptural term peculiar signifies “valued treasure,” “made” or “selected by God.” For us to be identified by servants of the Lord as his peculiar people is a compliment of the highest order.

  24. Don’t Drop the Ball Don’t Drop the Ball

    Gordon B. Hinckley October 1994

    On the other hand, the whole design of the gospel is to lead us onward and upward to greater achievement, even, eventually, to godhood.

  25. The Simple Things The Simple Things

    Rex D. Pinegar October 1994

    “No Church organization can supplant the parents in discharging this obligation.

  26. The Spirit of Elijah The Spirit of Elijah

    Russell M. Nelson October 1994

    Joseph Smith’s responsibility was to “lay the foundation” for this great work.

  27. “Therefore I Was Taught” “Therefore I Was Taught”

    L. Tom Perry April 1994

    “Now keep in mind this; that when the full measure of Elijah’s mission is understood, that the hearts of the children will be turned to the fathers, and the fathers to the children.

  28. The Path to Peace The Path to Peace

    Thomas S. Monson April 1994

    We are reminded that “anger doesn’t solve anything.

  29. Courage to Hearken Courage to Hearken

    H. David Burton April 1994

    You may remember a story about a ship’s captain who had a problem with his pride.

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

    Russell M. Nelson April 1994

    “On these two commandments hang all the law and the prophets.”

  31. “Take Especial Care of Your Family” “Take Especial Care of Your Family”

    Neal A. Maxwell April 1994

    The eminent historian Will Durant wrote of the human need “to seize the value and perspective of passing things.

  32. Service and Happiness Service and Happiness

    Jacob de Jager October 1993

    “Happiness is the object and design of our existence; and will be the end thereof, if we pursue the path that leads to it” (p.

  33. “The Great Plan of Happiness” “The Great Plan of Happiness”

    Dallin H. Oaks October 1993

    The ultimate act of destruction is to take a life.

  34. The Language of Prayer The Language of Prayer

    Dallin H. Oaks April 1993

    “Our Father in heaven, thou who hast created the heavens and the earth, and all things that are therein; thou most glorious One, … we, thy children, come this day before thee, and in this house which we have built to thy most holy name, humbly plead the atoning blood of thine Only Begotten Son, that our sins may be remembered no more against us forever, but that our prayers may ascend unto thee and have free access to thy throne, that we may be heard in thy holy habitation” (Deseret Semi-Week...

  35. Honoring the Priesthood Honoring the Priesthood

    Russell M. Nelson April 1993

    “Orson F.

  36. “Behold, the Lord Hath Shown unto Me Great and Marvelous Things” “Behold, the Lord Hath Shown unto Me Great and Marvelous Things”

    L. Tom Perry October 1992

    Several recent articles in the news and business press have reported on the success of Utah, the place where we still have the greatest concentration of members of the Church.

  37. The Relief Society and the Church The Relief Society and the Church

    Dallin H. Oaks April 1992

    Priesthood leaders are directed to work in close harmony and partnership with the leaders of our auxiliaries: “As auxiliary leaders work with priesthood leaders to accomplish the mission of the Church, the Lord’s earthly kingdom will prosper and individual lives will be blessed” (Melchizedek Priesthood Leadership Handbook [1990], p.

  38. “A Chosen Generation” “A Chosen Generation”

    Gordon B. Hinckley April 1992

    The report reached a shocking conclusion.

  39. Doors of Death Doors of Death

    Russell M. Nelson April 1992

    The Savior of the world repeatedly asked that we pattern our lives after His (see John 13:15; 14:6; 1 Pet.

  40. Seeking the Good Seeking the Good

    Joseph B. Wirthlin April 1992

    We should seek to be happy and cheerful and not allow Satan to overcome us with discouragement, despair, or depression.

  41. Reverence Invites Revelation Reverence Invites Revelation

    Boyd K. Packer October 1991

    When music is presented which, however appropriate for other occasions, does not fit the Sabbath, much is lost.

  42. Redemption of the Dead Redemption of the Dead

    Earl C. Tingey April 1991

    “It is as though someone knew we would be traveling that way.

  43. “Come unto Me” “Come unto Me”

    Howard W. Hunter October 1990

    “That man is greatest and most blessed and joyful whose life most closely approaches the pattern of the Christ.

  44. The Greatest Challenge in the World—Good Parenting The Greatest Challenge in the World—Good Parenting

    James E. Faust October 1990

    Being a father or a mother is not only a great challenge, it is a divine calling.

  45. The Lighthouse of the Lord The Lighthouse of the Lord

    Thomas S. Monson October 1990

    “We pray that you—the young and rising generation—will keep your bodies and minds clean, free from the contaminations of the world, that you will be fit and pure vessels to bear triumphantly the responsibilities of the kingdom of God in preparation for the second coming of our Savior.” (For the Strength of Youth, 1990, p.

  46. “Thus Shall My Church Be Called” “Thus Shall My Church Be Called”

    Russell M. Nelson April 1990

    Note carefully the language of the Lord.

  47. Gratitude As a Saving Principle Gratitude As a Saving Principle

    James E. Faust April 1990

    As with all commandments, gratitude is a description of a successful mode of living.

  48. An Ensign to the Nations An Ensign to the Nations

    Gordon B. Hinckley October 1989

    The clerk then read ninety-eight names of individuals who had been proposed for foreign missions.

  49. Seeds of Renewal Seeds of Renewal

    Joseph B. Wirthlin April 1989

    Parents must know what their children are watching on television and must protect them from its evil influence.

  50. The Canker of Contention The Canker of Contention

    Russell M. Nelson April 1989

    Such agitators unfortunately fulfill long-foretold prophecy: they “take counsel together, against the Lord, and against his anointed.” (Ps.

  51. The Effects of Television The Effects of Television

    M. Russell Ballard April 1989

    On another occasion, Dr.

  52. Addiction or Freedom Addiction or Freedom

    Russell M. Nelson October 1988

    Consider the magnitude of tobacco’s harm.

  53. Stand for Truth and Righteousness Stand for Truth and Righteousness

    Ardeth G. Kapp October 1988

    Times change, but truth remains constant; and with so much importance resting on this time in your life, we can better understand and appreciate President Hinckley’s message to the young women in which he said, “We pray for you.

  54. To the Single Adult Brethren of the Church To the Single Adult Brethren of the Church

    Ezra Taft Benson April 1988

    Remember the counsel of Elder Bruce R.

  55. The Lengthened Shadow of the Hand of God The Lengthened Shadow of the Hand of God

    Gordon B. Hinckley April 1987

    “When a man gives his life for the cause he has advocated, he meets the highest test of his honesty and sincerity that his own or any future generation can in fairness ask.

  56. Pulling in the Gospel Net Pulling in the Gospel Net

    Joseph B. Wirthlin October 1986

    “Therefore I will rejoice with them over this temple that they have erected with much sacrifice to the glory of God.

  57. The Law of the Fast The Law of the Fast

    L. Tom Perry April 1986

    It was President [J.

  58. “They Taught and Did Minister One to Another” “They Taught and Did Minister One to Another”

    James M. Paramore April 1986

    President Spencer W.

  59. Who’s on the Lord’s Team? Who’s on the Lord’s Team?

    J. Thomas Fyans April 1984

    Serving on the Lord’s team does not happen by chance.

  60. Our Responsibility to Take the Gospel to the Ends of the Earth Our Responsibility to Take the Gospel to the Ends of the Earth

    Jack H Goaslind, Jr. October 1983

    Young men, do you understand why President Spencer W.

  61. Be Not Deceived Be Not Deceived

    Gordon B. Hinckley October 1983

    “By contrast, other surveys have indicated that 85 percent of Americans consider adultery wrong, 71 percent regard homosexual activity wrong and nearly three-fourths of the public wants abortion limited to certain hard cases or banned altogether.” (Los Angeles Times, 19 Feb.

  62. Teaching—No Greater Call Teaching—No Greater Call

    M. Russell Ballard April 1983

    One of the great teachers in my life, President N.

  63. “Her Children Arise Up, and Call Her Blessed” “Her Children Arise Up, and Call Her Blessed”

    Barbara B. Smith April 1982

    He continues: “Happiness, to me, lies in stretching, to the farthest boundaries of which we are capable, the resources of the mind and heart.” (This Week Magazine, 20 Jan.

  64. The Need to Teach Personal and Family Preparedness The Need to Teach Personal and Family Preparedness

    L. Tom Perry April 1981

    President Marion G.

  65. A Marvelous Work and a Wonder A Marvelous Work and a Wonder

    Ezra Taft Benson April 1980

    The Church has survived exile from four states, the harassment and persecution of its members, an extermination order from a governor, the execution of its prophet, disenfranchisement by the government, and continuous persecution of its leaders and people.

  66. Church Welfare—Temporal Service in a Spiritual Setting Church Welfare—Temporal Service in a Spiritual Setting

    Marion G. Romney April 1980

    “Our primary purpose was to set up, in so far as it might be possible, a system under which the curse of idleness would be done away with, the evils of a dole abolished, and independence, industry, thrift and self respect be once more established amongst our people.

  67. Teaching Our Little Women Teaching Our Little Women

    Naomi M. Shumway October 1979

    “It is a great blessing to be a woman in the Church today.

  68. Following Christ to Victory Following Christ to Victory

    Hartman Rector, Jr. April 1979

    Every member must be involved.

  69. Who Will Forfeit the Harvest? Who Will Forfeit the Harvest?

    Marvin J. Ashton October 1978

    Sadly enough, I think we see this around us now.

  70. Revelation Revelation

    Henry D. Taylor April 1978

    But there is one thing that we must remember and keep clearly in mind.

  71. Solving Emotional Problems in the Lord’s Own Way Solving Emotional Problems in the Lord’s Own Way

    Boyd K. Packer April 1978

    The Welfare handbook instructs: “[We must] earnestly teach and urge Church members to be self-sustaining to the full extent of their powers.

  72. Ministering to Needs through the Lord’s Storehouse System Ministering to Needs through the Lord’s Storehouse System

    Ezra Taft Benson April 1977

    As we administer any aspect of the welfare program, the primary purpose for which it was established must be kept before us.

  73. You, Too, Must Know You, Too, Must Know

    Marion D. Hanks October 1975

    Knowing, you will be a better man than you could otherwise be, a better man than your father.

  74. “Why Can’t We?” “Why Can’t We?”

    David B. Haight October 1975

    Priesthood quorum leaders are responding to the charge by President Kimball to “reach out to the prospective elders who are, in … many cases, the fathers of so many of our boys and girls.” (“Lengthening Our Stride,” p.

  75. For the Time Will Come When They Will Not Endure Sound Doctrine For the Time Will Come When They Will Not Endure Sound Doctrine

    L. Tom Perry October 1975

    It is comforting to me that the early founders of this country had the same conviction of the powers of the Almighty.

  76. The Savior’s Program for the Care of the Aged The Savior’s Program for the Care of the Aged

    Vaughn J. Featherstone October 1974

    “The poor never saved for rainy days because it rained every day of their lives.” (Nov.

  77. A New Aristocracy A New Aristocracy

    James E. Faust October 1974

    How is this new aristocracy distinguished?

  78. Address Given by President Marion G. Romney at Welfare Services Meeting Saturday, October 5, 1974 Address Given by President Marion G. Romney at Welfare Services Meeting Saturday, October 5, 1974

    Marion G. Romney October 1974

    “… to set up, in so far as it might be possible, a system under which the curse of idleness [will] be done away with, the evils of a dole abolished, and independence, industry, thrift and self-respect be once more established amongst our people.

  79. Guidelines to Carry Forth the Work of God in Cleanliness Guidelines to Carry Forth the Work of God in Cleanliness

    Spencer W. Kimball April 1974

    “Abortion must be considered one of the most revolting and sinful practices in this day, when we are witnessing the frightful evidence of permissiveness leading to sexual immorality.” (Priesthood Bulletin, February 1973, p.

  80. The Marriage That Endures The Marriage That Endures

    Gordon B. Hinckley April 1974

    Speaking from this pulpit many years ago, President Joseph F.

  81. Testimony Testimony

    Franklin D. Richards April 1974

    President Harold B.

  82. Church Welfare—Some Fundamentals Church Welfare—Some Fundamentals

    Marion G. Romney October 1973

    “Obviously no person should become a charge upon the public [or upon the Church] when his relatives are able to care for him.

  83. Home Teachers—Watchmen over the Church Home Teachers—Watchmen over the Church

    James A. Cullimore October 1972

    President Harold B.

  84. The Importance of a Personal Testimony The Importance of a Personal Testimony

    James A. Cullimore April 1972

    “This unity is baffling to the world generally and is not understood by many whose names grace the Church rolls.