The key to eternal life is to know God, and to know Him in a way that changes us. How can we get to know God? Professor Mary Williams shares some insights. Click here to view the speech. 

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When we wait upon the Lord, he always is there to strengthen and support us both after and during the trial. Click here to view the speech. 

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Kyle S. McKay shares why we need to embrace the plan of God and the doctrine of Christ; Christ can undo wrongs and provide healing. Click here to view the speech. 

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We must “give heed to the words of the prophets”—past and present—in order to build our faith and be protected from future evils.

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As the writer of Ecclesiastes expressed, keeping the commandments of God is our "the whole duty." Other things will pass, so keep in mind those that matter. Click here to view the speech. 

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The world's beauty is a gift to us just as everything else is. To repay Him for His goodness, we should serve Him. Click here to view the speech. 

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Through repentance, we can escape the bondage of sin and be borne on eagles' wings to eternal freedom and gain mercy from the Lord. Click here to view the speech. 

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Carolyn Billings shares how she learned to trust in the Lord even—or especially—when life is overwhelming. He is with you all the way. Click here to view the speech. 

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Everyone experiences trials and difficulty in life, but if we choose to trust the lord, he can see us through to the end. Click here to view the speech. 

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We have a solemn obligation as spokespeople for the Lord and His great cause on the Earth, but we must stay within our limits of knowledge. Click here to view the speech. 

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The joys of mission, of the senses, and of contemplation and anticipation help us to find happiness throughout mortality. Click here to view the speech. 

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Feasting on the scriptures, says Susan W. Tanner, is how we fill our lives with the Lord's words that are "more precious than gold and sweeter than honey." Click here to view the speech. 

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There are angels present in this dispensation as they were in the past. They are agents of power, protectors of the righteous, and agents of love. Click here to view the speech. 

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General conference is an opportunity to fulfill the commandment to "meet together oft," to edify one another, and to receive revelation. Click here to view the speech. 

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The cross that we are each called to bear is unique and incomparable. The moment we choose to take it up is a defining moment in eternity. Click here to view the speech. 

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A man of Christ is one who hold the Christlike attributes of integrity, selflessness, and courage and exercises them to help others. Click here to view the speech. 

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The Lord can bless any of His children with an epiphany of knowledge and guidance. Consistent, strong inspiration is possible through the Holy Ghost. Click here to view speech. 

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The story of the prodigal son testifies that no matter how mild or how severe our sins, there is always a way back to light, peace, and eternal life. Click here to view the speech. 

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Mark L. Pace teaches that just as in scriptural times, faith still precedes the miracle in our day. We can show our faith by keeping God's commandments. Click here to view the speech.

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To live a more abundant life, we must seek light and truth, have an eternal perspective, and feel and express gratitude. Click here to view the speech.

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Kevin J Worthen discusses hope in both a worldly and gospel context. Gospel-centered hope can purify us and prepare us for eternal life.

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The Lord has placed the potential to do great things within each of us, and all we need to do is follow Him to fulfill that destiny. 

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Christ overcame temptation for appetite, glory, and wealth. He did not have a price. His way was inconvenient, and ours will be too if we truly follow Him. Click here to view the speech. 

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The Israelite exodus led by Moses and the trek of the Latter-day Saint pioneers have much in common and are part of our inspiring legacy. Click here to view the speech.

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God can offer us deliverance through the hardest of trials, including comfort in grief, strength in opposition, and escape from sin. Click here to view the speech.

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While the future is scary and unknown to us, God knows exactly how things will work out. Overcoming adversity is possible when we have faith in His timing. Click here to view the speech.

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Gordon Lindsay reiterates that when we take the sacrament, we covenant to always remember Him. But how often do we really remember Christ? Click here to view the speech.

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The Lord's call comes in countless ways. If we are prepared to heed the call, we will be given opportunities to grow, to serve, and to receive His joy. Click here to view the speech.

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The faith to forgive, like the faith to repent, shows our trust in the Atonement, which provides restitution and can heal us from the wrongs of others. Click here to view the speech.

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Though it is not always easy, God expects us to trust in Him. Beth Luthy shares how having the faith to do His will caused miracles to happen in her life. Click here to view the speech.

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Temple worship is a source of protection and promise. In the temple, we do saving work for our dead, seal families together, and invite God into our lives. Click here to view the speech.

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The scriptures are like living water, nourishing and sustaining. To drink deeply, we must study the scriptures and search for connections daily. Click here to view the speech.

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When adversity challenges your faith, remember that you can trust God, "thy troubles to bless." In His hands, trials can change us and teach us of His love. Click here to view the speech.

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You can prepare for eternal marriage now by serving, sharing the gospel, doing temple and family history work, and being wise as you choose whom to date. Click here to view the speech.

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The prophets are our watchmen. Following their counsel will bring blessings and save us from the painful repetition of history. Click here to view the speech.

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While highlighting the accomplishments of BYU students, Kevin J Worthen shares how their research is changing the world and fulfilling the destiny of Zion. Click here to view the speech.

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Our children - or the children around us - are also children of God who have been entrusted to our care. We must nurture them and teach them all we can. Click here to view the speech.

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God has a great plan for all of His children. His promises are sure, and have manifested themselves in each dispensation of time. Click here to view the speech.

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We were created in God’s image. To reach our divine potential and become like Him, we must come to know him and act accordingly. Click here to view the speech.

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In today's world, marriage and the choice to raise children require increasing faith - but the blessings, mortal and eternal, of families are well worth it. Click here to view the speech.

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Robert L. Millet shares his experiences answering the most common, but often most difficult questions on what Latter-day Saints believe. Click here to view the speech.

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Because of the Resurrection of Christ, we know that there is life after death. Families are eternal, and our departed loved ones are not far. Click here to view the speech. 

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But for Joseph Smith and his contributions, the world and our lives would be vastly lacking the revelations and church he helped bring about. Click here to view the speech. 

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Elder Larry Y. Wilson reminds us that we must be prepared for the return of our King, Jesus Christ. He gives suggestions on how to prepare. Click here to view the speech. 

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To build a foundation of spiritual stability, build it on Christ through obeying, heeding counsel and learning, and serving others. Click here to view the speech. 

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Family history is more than finding dates and names. It is building relationships with the past and connecting their legacy to our own lives. Click here to view the speech. 

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The blessings of temple ordinances are sacred and eternal, and essential. Prepare now to make and keep temple covenants. Click here to view the speech. 

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What lessons does Joseph Smith's experience in Liberty Jail teach us about God's love? How can our trials be both a prison and a temple? Click here to view the speech.

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President Gordon B. Hinckley reminds BYU students that their university is sustained by tithing. The widow's mite is a sacred contribution. Click here to view the speech. 

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Marvin J. Ashton's message is take up your cross. Take yourself the way you are and lift yourself in the direction of the better. Click here to view the speech. 

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As evil increases in the world, there are compensatory spiritual gifts—like temple work and the sabbath day—to give power to the righteous. Click here to view the speech. 

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We are in a day and a time when we must stand in unity to defend Christ. Women possess unique abilities to defend our Savior with power. Click here to view the speech. 

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Education Week reminds us of the charge for all to become seekers of truth. We do this by learning from the best books. Click here to view the speech. 

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Instead of stressing or blaming, sometimes it is best to “be still,” become humble, and put your trust in God, believing that all is well. Click here to view the speech. 

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Elaine S. Dalton brings a call to lead the world in a return to virtue. Those who are pure in heart are the building blocks of Zion. Click here to view the speech. 

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What is the relationship between light, truth, and grace? Richard Draper teaches how they're related in a scriptural context. Click here to view the speech. 

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Ezra Taft Benson teaches that Christ grew in wisdom, stature, and favor with God and man. We can follow in His steps by prioritizing. Click here to view the speech. 

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It is important to seek learning by study, but let us not forget to seek knowledge “also by faith,” through obedience, prayer, and diligence. Click here to view the speech. 

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Sheri L. Dew urges us to choose to keep God's commandments and stay out of Satan's territory. We are promised safety and peace on the Lord's side of the line. Click here to view the speech. 

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The priesthood, the presence of the Holy Ghost, our temple covenants—these are heavenly powers that bless our lives when we live the gospel. Click here to view the speech.

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Elder Neil L. Andersen explains how the shift from home and visiting teaching to ministering helps us rethink the way we love and serve. Click here to view the speech.

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Heidi Swinton delivers a powerful call to stand by the Prophet Joseph Smith by living for the cause he loved: the cause of Christ. Click here to view the speech. 

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The Creation, the Fall, and the Atonement are the foundations of salvation. As we understand them better, we can live to gain eternal life. Click here to view the speech. 

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F. Melvin Hammond shares the story of how he helped a missionary recognize that one man can make a difference by reminding him of the Savior. Click here to view the speech.

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M. Gawain teaches that to transmit religious traditions to their children, parents must live their own testimonies. Click here to view the speech.

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Donald L. Hallstrom encourages us to learn to love God with our hearts and with a willing mind, to dedicate ourselves to Him and His service. Click here to view the speech.

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D. Todd Christofferson asks us to consider how we treat sacred things. We can show reverence for sacred places, callings, and our bodies through our speech, dress, and actions. Click here to view the speech.

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Quentin L. Cook teaches that the call to be a missionary is not just extended to some, nor only for a certain amount of time; we should all strive to share the gospel. Click here to view the speech. 

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Patricia P. Pinegar shares ways we can build up the kingdom of God on the earth today and explains why doing so is a sacred responsibility. Click here to view the speech. 

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The Lord has given talents or "goods" to each of us, which we can use to bless those around us and in turn become more like Him. Click here to view the speech. 

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Robert C. Oaks teaches that we have all been blessed with both temporal and spiritual gifts which allow us to understand our identity. Click here to view the speech.

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In a time where hooking up is more popular than dating, Dr. Chadwick gives vital advice on how to make and keep righteous relationships. Click here to view the speech.

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When we are tempted to be overcome by the terror of the last days, may we remember the faith of past prophets—and of God—in us. Click here to view the speech.

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There should be no doubt that we have a responsibility to give of our abundance and help the poor and needy. Education is one way to do so effectively. Click here to view the speech.

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Loren C. Dunn offers thoughts on missionary work, valiance, obedience, forgiveness, and testimony that inspire us to live more faithfully. Click here to view the speech.

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The missionary experiences of Elder LeGrand Richards testify that the doctrines of the gospel of Jesus Christ speak for themselves. Click here to view the speech.

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The Atonement of Christ is the core of Christian doctrine. It is only by coming to know Him as our Redeemer that we are motivated to change. Click here to view the speech.

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Through the lens of the plan of salvation, we gain perspective that helps us deal with questions, frustrations, and even crippling challenges. Click here to view the speech. 

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Former BYU football head coach LaVell Edwards counsels us to put on the armor of God, which protects us and gives us an eternal perspective. Click here to view the speech. 

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Mary Anne Prater shows how spiritual maps help us navigate life, and also how we can relate the counsel given to Emma Smith to ourselves. Click here to view the speech. 

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The words of God, given through His prophets, seers, and revelators, are like an iron rod which, if we hold fast to it, will guide us to great blessings. Click here to view the speech. 

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God has a unique plan and a purpose for each of us, His creation. Finding and fulfilling that purpose will bring us wonderful peace. Click here to view the speech. 

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Our thoughts determine our destinies. We must keep our thoughts clean and pure. Click here to view the speech.

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When we respond to the Savior's invitation to "come," we can feel the cleansing power of Christ's Atonement in our lives. Click here to view the speech.

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The process of receiving revelation requires familiarizing ourselves with the whisperings of the Spirit. As children of God, all are entitled to His help. Click here to view the speech. 

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Professor Brianna M. Magnusson teaches that asking revealing questions will allow us to become familiar with receiving personal revelation. Click here to view the speech. 

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Elder Stevenson shares his testimony of the ongoing Restoration of the gospel of Jesus Christ. It began with Joseph Smith, and it is still happening today. Click here to view the speech. 

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God will save our generation by sending Elijah, with priesthood sealing keys to connect us with our forefathers and our posterity. Click here to view the speech. 

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Truman Madsen on Joseph Smith’s early life, First Vision, and life in the aftermath, including lessons, experiences, and consequences. Click here to view the speech. 

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There are some types of judgement we must never pass, and some we must pass. Dallin H. Oaks offers principles for making righteous judgements. Click here to view the speech. 

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With faith, clean living, pure motive, and the love of Christ, we can expect revelation every day through the Spirit of God. Click here to view the speech. 

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If you desire to find the true spirit of Christmas and partake of the sweetness of it, find time to turn your heart to God. Click here to view the speech. 

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The Doctrine and Covenants is the capstone of our religion and the Book of Mormon is keystone. Both testify of Christ and continued revelation. Click here to view the speech. 

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We can use our trials to build character, draw strength from covenants and ordinances, and deepen family relationships. This is our day of opportunity. Click here to view the speech.

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How do we overcome our weaknesses? In this devotional, Michael Barnes gives advice on how to receive help from the Lord when overcoming weaknesses. Click here to view the speech. 

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The humility to learn from mistakes, to learn from the examples of others, and to choose peace in difficult moments, is the essence of good leadership. Click here to view the speech.

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Mark L. Pace teaches that just as in scriptural times, faith still precedes the miracle in our day. We can show our faith by keeping God's commandments. Click here to view the speech.

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Elder Stevenson shares his testimony of the ongoing Restoration of the gospel of Jesus Christ. It began with Joseph Smith, and it is still happening today. Click here to view the speech.

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Whatever has gone wrong in our lives that has tainted or darkened our souls can be erased and purified by the power of sincere repentance. Click here to view the speech. 

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Neal A. Maxwell expounds on the nature of Christ and those who become His children through obeying His gospel and becoming like Him. Click here to view the speech. 

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If we come unto Christ, His Atonement will make us clean and spotless. We can go home to live with God again, our deepest desire. Click here to view the speech. 

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