Keep the Fire Burning in Truth

We just concluded the 183rd semiannual conference for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Members from around the world--or anyone who is interested--was able to watch or listen via satellite, television, radio, internet and soon, the written word.

I love these weekends for the inspiration, the spirit, the instruction, and the time to realign my priorities and goals. To help me remember, I tried to compile quotes from the talks and decided I'd share! In no particular order...

"We sometimes have a tendency to be very critical of ourselves. During these times we need to seek the spirit and ask. "Is this what the Lord wants me to think about myself? Or is Satan trying to beat me down?"" - Linda S. Reeves

"When the quiet promptings of the Holy Ghost come, you must have the courage to set aside your outlines and your notes and go where those promptings take you. When you do this the lesson you deliver is no longer your lesson, but becomes the Savior's lesson." Elder David M. McConkie

"Man's laws cannot make moral what God's laws have declared immoral." -Dallin H. Oaks

(image, © Wendy 2013)

"We need to get into spiritual shape." -Richard J. Maynes

"Satan will try to use our previous guilt to lure us back into his influence." -Richard G. Scott

"Shall I falter, or shall I finish?" - Thomas S. Monson

"...you are entitled to teach with the power and authority of God." -David M. McConkie

"This is our destiny--to prepare the kingdom of God for the return of our Savior." - Neil Anderson

"Our everyday decisions will impact our lives in significant ways...Choose to be diligent and gain the great blessings and protection that come from gathering together and keeping covenants." -Kevin S. Hamilton

"Can good fruit grow from a bad tree?" --Adrian Ochoa

"God should be the center of our universe, our literal focal point. Is He?" -Terence M. Vinson

"Stellar spirits are often housed in imperfect bodies." -Russell M. Nelson

"The gospel of Jesus Christ is a gospel of change!" Russell M. Nelson

"Sin, even if legalized by man, is still sin!" - Russell M. Nelson

"May you constantly nourish your testimonies of the gospel that they may be a protection to you against the buffetings of the adversary." Thomas S Monson

What were some of YOUR favorite conference quotes/moments?