This weekend was Stake Conference. We were supposed to have a general authority, Elder Johnson. But he was needed for a different assignment, so we got a "substitute"...Elder Kikuchi. What an inspiring man! One of his messages (which he said came directly from President Monson) was that in these times of economic troubles, pay your tithing! And keep Monday evenings for Family Home Evening. He specifically mentioned kids'sports as something we are substituting for a Monday night gospel lesson. Quoting President Packer, he told us that faith and fear cannot co-exist...we must choose faith.
I left the Conference feeling very spiritually filled...and, perhaps more important... I felt the desire to put his counsel into action. It was a good feeling. He was a great substitute teacher!
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Elder Cook from the 12 spoke at our stake conference. He said he grew up right across the street from Adams Elementary. He gave a great talk, and we thought it was pretty cool that he grew up in our neighborhood (possibly in our house!).
Thanks for posting that, Linda, and for sharing those inspiring words. They motivated me, too.
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