Conference Session Highlights

This post is part of the General Conference Odyssey. This week covers the Sunday afternoon session of the October 2005 conference.

Elder Russell M. Nelson - "Through times good and bad, the Lord expects each of us to endure to the end. . . . Thanks to Him, no condition is hopeless. Thanks to Him, brighter days are ahead, both here and hereafter. Real joy awaits each of us--on the other side of sorrow."

Elder Robert D. Hales - "The Lord expects us to be as faithful, as devoted, as courageous as those who went before us. They were called to give their lives for the gospel. We are called to live our lives for the same purpose. . . . Do we have eyes to see that the events and prophecies of our time are preparing us for the Savior's Second Coming?"

Elder Won Yong Ko - ". . . these sacrifices cannot be easily made unless we have the mind and the determination to make the sacrifices that are needed to be able to keep those commandments. . . . do not be afraid of sacrifice. Please enjoy the happiness and blessings from the sacrifice itself. . . . And then greater blessings will be poured out on us. It will be just like our surprise and joy when we receive an unexpected gift."

Elder Paul E. Koelliker - "As in Noah's day, our efforts to live these covenants may often be accompanied by a measure of sacrifice. This sacrifice, regardless of how great or small, often determines how committed in mind and heart we are to be submissive to the will of our Heavenly Father."

Elder Lowell M. Snow - "This very general conference is a modern Liahona, a time and place to receive inspired guidance and direction that prospers us and helps us follow God's path through the more fertile parts of mortality. . . . prophets and apostles through the ages are our compass from the Lord."

Elder Ulisses Soares - "People will remain in the Church when they feel someone cares for them."

Elder Dieter F. Uchtdorf - "As we strive to understand, internalize, and live correct gospel principles, we will become more spiritually self-reliant. . . . Developing Christlike attributes can be a painful process. We need to be ready to accept direction and correction from the Lord and His servants. This worldwide conference with its music, and spoken word offers spiritual power, direction, and blessings 'from on high' (D&C 43:16). It is a time when the voice of personal inspiration and revelation will bring peace to our souls and will teach us how to become more Christlike. This voice will be sweet as the voice of a dear friend, and it will fill our souls when our hearts are sufficiently contrite."

President Gordon B. Hinckley - "We leave you with our testimony of the divinity of this work. What a wonderful work it is. How empty our lives would be without it. God our Eternal Father lives. He loves us. He watches over us. Jesus is the Christ, the Redeemer of mankind. They have restored their work in this last and final dispensation through the instrumentality of the Prophet Joseph. I so testify in all solemnity and leave my love and my blessing with you, my beloved brethren and sisters of this grateful Church. God bless you every one."