General Conference

We spent conference weekend in St. George at Mike's parents' new place (lovely home). It was a great weekend and here are some thoughts. I only have notes from the Saturday afternoon and Sunday morning sessions.

Laugh in the face of adversity, maintain an eternal perspective, understand the principle of compensation, always trust in our Father in Heaven and Jesus Christ. --Elder Joseph B. Wirthlin

During our morning prayers, reflect on our struggles, express remorse and plead for strength. During the day, keep a prayer in our hearts to overcome the struggles we face. Then, in our evening prayers, report back, express gratitude for strength and repent. --Elder David A. Bednar

Say gratitude-only prayers on occasion and pray for others sincerely and with intent. --Elder David A. Bednar

Seek and qualify for unity with those around us (in various settings) and always be aware of how we talk about others. --President Henry B. Eyring

Responses of silence, meekness and forgiveness take Christian courage. --Elder Robert D. Hales

Be humble enough to ask, "Is it I?" as the apostles did of Jesus in the face of contentions or conflict. --Elder Robert D. Hales

The temple is the reason we do all things. --Sister Elaine B. Dalton

Never let a problem to be solved be more important than a person to be loved. --President Thomas S. Monson