October brings colder weather, school is well underway, and life as we knew it has changed – our normal has changed.   

Politics occupy the airways – emotions are elevated and logic seems non-existent.  Puffing and anger are rapid.  Propaganda energizes lies and deciphering the truth is difficult.  Some say, “You have to make some noise if you want to be heard.”  The voices of opinion are growing ever louder.  Facts are twisted and stirred to the desired narrative.  Fear and uncertainty have paralyzed some.

Yet, we see through the eye of optimism, looking forward with purpose, taking action.  Actions of faith lead to hope.  Listening to General Conference provides us an opportunity to hear, learn, and feel of God’s truths.  What wonderful messages of truth have been delivered to us for our time.  

I have loved the conference’s messages of love, patience, and mercy.  Here are just a few I tried to capture:

• God does not love one race more than another. Each has a Devine potential. 
• Look forward to the future with joyful anticipation.
• Joyfully Repent.
• Devine Potential:  A New Normal.  Embrace your new normal by repenting daily, serving others, magnify your callings, and keep an eternal perspective.  Live each day so you are more prepared to meet your maker.
• God loves mercy and not mistreating others. 
• Always act honorably with others, displaying your love for mercy. 
• Provide care without being judgmental.
• Pray, show patience, and listen.
• Record your impressions so you can remember and recall.
• Revaluation comes while you are busy with action, serving others.
• The seed must be nourished.
• Diligence and Patience waiting with long-suffering for the blessings of faith.  The blessings will come by and by.
• Those that wait upon the Lord shall find renewed strength.  

Now it is up to us to take what we have learned and better our lives and the lives of others.  Take time to ponder the things that you hear and study.  Allow yourself to be taught by the spirit of personal revelation?  Strive to gain a testimony of the messages that were presented?

Attached is the Sunday School Newsletter with some wonderful messages for us to enjoy.

We look forward to meeting together next week.

• Bishop Jeff Anderson
• Highland 28th Ward
• 801-372-2072
• [email protected]
• Ward Blog: www.highland28th.org

• Jim Wells, Ward Executive Secretary
• 801-787-1991
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• “Stay Humble, Work Hard, & Be Kind”