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Oct 3, 2020 • 4 tweets • 2 min read
Elder @OaksDallinH: "We live in a time of anger and hatred in political relationships and policies. We felt it this summer where some went beyond peaceful protests and engaged in destructive behavior. We feel it in some current campaigns for public offices." #GeneralConference
"In a democratic government we will always have differences over proposed candidates and policies. However, as followers of Christ we must forego the anger
and hatred with which political choices are debated or denounced in many settings."
Apr 5, 2020 • 4 tweets • 1 min read
Elder Uchtdorf: "We invite all of God’s children throughout the world to join us in this great endeavor. Come and see! Even during this challenging time of coronavirus, meet with us online. Meet with our missionaries online. ..." 1/4 2/4 "...Find out for yourselves what this Church is all about! When this difficult time has passed, meet with us in our homes and in our worship places! We invite you to come and help! ..."
Apr 5, 2020 • 4 tweets • 2 min read
Elder Cook to those struggling with testimonies, to less active members or those who have left the @Ch_JesusChrist: "We need you! The Church needs you! The Lord needs you! ..." 1/3 #generalconference#latterdaysaints2/3 "... Our heartfelt prayer is that you will join with us in worshipping the Savior of the world. We know that some of you may have received offense, unkindness or other conduct that is not Christlike. ..."
Apr 4, 2020 • 4 tweets • 2 min read
Elder Stevenson quotes the social media post of a friend who recently died of cancer; he spoke at her funeral; she had. responded to this question: “How do you. still have faith with all the heartache that surrounds you?” “Because," she said... #generalconference#latterdaysaints
"... faith is what gets me through these dark times. Having faith doesn’t mean nothing bad is going to happen. Having faith allows me to believe that there will be light again. And that light
will be even brighter because I have walked through the dark. ...