TrendZion

Passages drawn from the sermons and published works that carry this theme forward.

1. 1977·Bruce R. McConkie·Apostle
   Amid it all may we raise the one voice which echoes the mind and will and voice of the Lord. Our voice is one which testifies of a true and living Christ; it is one which says that the Lord Jesus has revealed himself and his gospel anew in modern times; it is a voice which invites all men to come to Him who died on Calvary, and to live his laws as he has given them to modern prophets.
   Come, Know the Lord Jesus — cojccopy citation
2. 1981·Thomas S. Monson·Apostle
   To the Kellers, the Sullivans, and indeed to all who have loved and lost, let me share with you the conviction of my soul, the testimony of my heart, and the actual experiences of my life.
   “He Is Risen” — cojccopy citation
3. 1989·Marvin J. Ashton·Apostle
   Here was one of God’s choicest servants, who had studied, pondered, and written as extensively on the life and mission of Jesus Christ as anyone else in his time, using these two powerful words for direction and encouragement. Sister McConkie has since shared with me the great importance and strength of “carry on” as time has passed. Elder McConkie knew as a special witness the importance of, “Then said Jesus to those Jews which believed on him, If ye continue in my word, then are ye my disciples indeed;
   “Stalwart and Brave We Stand” — cojccopy citation
4. 1995·Russell M. Nelson·Apostle
   President Hunter influenced Emily’s life in a real way. She welcomed his invitation for all adult members of the Church to hold a temple recommend. She and her husband, Bradley Wittwer, regarded their regular time in the temple as a sacred privilege. They viewed “the temple of the Lord as the great symbol of their membership and the supernal setting for their most sacred covenants.” She strived to emulate the example of the Lord Jesus Christ.
   Children of the Covenant — cojccopy citation
5. 2005·David A. Bednar·Apostle
   In meetings with young members of the Church around the world, I often invite those in attendance to ask questions. One of the questions I am asked most frequently by young men is this: “What can I do to prepare most effectively to serve as a full-time missionary?” Such a sincere question deserves a serious response.
   Becoming a Missionary — cojccopy citation
6. 2007·Russell M. Nelson·Apostle
   Willingly we share scriptures of the Restoration with people across the world. The Book of Mormon records the personal ministry of the resurrected Lord to people of ancient America. Ponder these everlasting truths that He proclaimed:
   Scriptural Witnesses — cojccopy citation