October General Conference Highlight: The majesty of this moment! “The preservation and renovation of the Salt Lake Temple and other areas on Temple Square have been underway for nearly five years. Present projections indicate that this work will be completed by the end of 2026. We are grateful for all who are working on this massive project. During the last six months, we have dedicated or rededicated nine temples in five countries. Between now and the end of the year, we will dedicate five more. Today we are pleased to announce plans to construct 17 more temples. Please listen reverently as I announce the locations. Juchitán de Zaragoza, Mexico; Santa…

October General Conference Highlight: The Triumph of Hope. “Trey had noted in his journal these words from President Nelson’s general conference talk: “It doesn’t seem possible to feel joy when your child suffers with an incurable illness or when you lose your job or when your spouse betrays you. Yet that is precisely the joy the Savior offers. His joy is constant, assuring us that our ‘afflictions shall be but a small moment’ [Doctrine and Covenants 121:7] and be consecrated to our gain.” Brothers and sisters, the peace you seek may not come as quickly as you desire, but I promise you that as you trust in the Lord, His…

October General Conference Highlight: Living with real, true, and authentic JOY should be one of our main objectives in life. “We are members of the Church of Jesus Christ. We are members of the church of joy! And nowhere should our joy as a people be more apparent than when we gather together each Sabbath in our sacrament meetings to worship the source of all joy!” “Because of the loving plan of our Heavenly Father for each of His children, and because of the redeeming life and mission of our Saviour, Jesus Christ, we can—and should—be the most joyful people on earth! Even as the storms of life in an…