Within These Walls

When you watch or listen to the speakers with your family at conference time this October, see whether you can identify the General Authorities who during the conference last April said:

May I remind all of us that if we will live the gospel and follow the counsel of the leaders of the Church, we will be blessed to avoid many of the problems that plague the world. The Lord knows the challenges we face. If we keep His commandments, we will be entitled to the wisdom and blessings of heaven in solving them.—President Spencer W. Kimball

The happy home is one where the family lives together, works together, plays together, and prays together. … Love is expressed often through actions and by the spoken word. We should not be like the Scotsman who, at the death of his wife, was receiving expressions of sympathy from his friends. One neighbor commented on what a fine person she was. Jock replied, “Aye, she was a good woman, and I came near telling her so once or twice.”—President N. Eldon Tanner

Some may inquire: What is the significance of the Aaronic Priesthood … ? Is it all that important in the life of a boy? The Priesthood of Aaron “is an appendage to the … Melchizedek Priesthood, and has power in administering outward ordinances” (D&C 107:14). John the Baptist was a descendant of Aaron and held the keys of the Aaronic Priesthood. … We hear his voice today. It teaches humility; it prompts courage; it inspires faith.—Thomas S. Monson

We have two great challenges, you and I, and [they never end] as long as breath lasts: to choose God and to love each other.—Marion D. Hanks

It seems that a small boy was trying to lift a heavy stone, but couldn’t budge it. His father, watching very interestedly, said, “Are you sure you’re using all of your strength?”

“Yes, I am!” the boy cried.

“No, you’re not,” said the father. “You haven’t asked me to help you.”

… There is a personal and loving God who knows all of the plays. He understands the game of life. He understands you and me. And He understands what you and I need now to help in our lives. Talking to Him is an easy thing, really. All you have to do is call time-out. Say to yourself, “I’ve had it. I need help.” and be prepared to listen.—Paul H. Dunn