7.31.2007

O Be Wise

Another favorite conference talk. This one is by Elder M. Russell Ballard. The scriptural reference is my husband's favorite scripture: O be wise; what can I say more? (Jacob 6:12) This is one of my favorite leadership talks. We are all teachers and leaders and this talk is wonderful for each of us. Here is a quote from the talk that I especially love:

Occasionally we find some who become so energetic in their Church service that their lives become unbalanced. They start believing that the programs they administer are more important than the people they serve. They complicate their service with needless frills and embellishments that occupy too much time, cost too much money, and sap too much energy. They refuse to delegate or to allow others to grow in their respective responsibilities.

As a result of their focusing too much time and energy on their Church service, eternal family relationships can deteriorate. Employment performance can suffer. This is not healthy, spiritually or otherwise. While there may be times when our Church callings require more intense effort and unusual focus, we need to strive to keep things in proper balance. We should never allow our service to replace the attention needed by other important priorities in our lives. Remember King Benjamin's counsel: "And see that all these things are done in wisdom and order; for it is not requisite that a man should run faster than he has strength" (Mosiah 4:27).
To listen, click HERE.

To read, click HERE.

-Whit

7.24.2007

Experiences Worth Remembering

Well, in honor of Pioneer Day... I just LOVE this talk by President Hinckley given in a BYU devotional last year. There really are things worth remembering. So, today let's all stop and remember. Give thanks for those who came before us - sealing their testimonies with their blood. Whether you have ancestors who crossed the plains, or whether you are a convert to the church - these men and women and children did hard things in the name of their God, who is our God. They helped the Savior roll the gospel forth and I thank them!

To listen, click HERE.

To read, click HERE.

Happy 24th, everyone!

-Whit

7.23.2007

Chosen... To Witness For His Name

Janet Scharman - WC 2001

Click HERE to listen.
Click HERE to read.

I LOVE this talk. I heard it at WC in 2001 and I have used the story of the chicks in more than leadership training, talk, lesson, etc. Enjoy!!

-Whit

7.16.2007

Famous Last Words

Okay, so I think I'm on a bit of a Sheri Dew kick right now. Here is another GREAT one!!

Click HERE to listen, right-click to download.
Click HERE to read this one.

-Whit

7.08.2007

The Best Three Hours of the Week

John Bytheway is an excellent youth speaker. My daughter love, love, loves him... This talk is, in my opinion, one of the best talks on the Holy Sabbath Day that I have ever heard. I hope you enjoy it on this beautiful (but hot) Sabbath Day.

To listen, click HERE (right-click to save)

I don't think this one is just for the kids!!

-Whit

7.05.2007

Knowing Who You Are...

And Who You Always Have Been - by Sheri Dew (WC 2001)

To LISTEN, click HERE (right-click to save).

To READ, click HERE.

I cannot believe that I have posted more than ten talks and this is the first talk by Sister Sheri L. Dew. I love her! I do not suffer much from hero worship as a rule. Don't gasp, but I don't care if I ever meet Brad Pitt! But I do have heroes that include Sister Sheri Dew, along with Sister Edmunds, Sister Hafen, Sister Holland, Sister Hinckley, Sister Grassli, Sister Menlove, Sister Lant... Mother Eve, more than one Biblical Mary, Martha, and so - SO many others. I admire strong women (it is weird that I almost typed "strange" women - we ARE supposed to be strange (peculiar) aren't we??) and our church is FULL of strong women. But of all of these strong women, few have influenced me personally as much as Sister Dew. When she speaks, the Spirit teaches me. This talk, in particular has had great influence over my life. Thank you, Sister Dew!


I had the opportunity to listen to her speak recently at the Mary Ellen Edmunds Nursing Endowment for the Healer’s Art (BYU). She spoke with Wendy Watson Nelson and Mary Ellen Edmunds. It was an AMAZING night! This is a picture we snapped of MEE and SLD with their visual aids!

-Whit

Of One Heart

Okay, so I really love the other talk I posted by Bro. Anderson - but I think this is the one I thought the other one was.... Does that make sense?

Anyhow, here is the link: http://byubmp3.byu.edu/edweek99/sanderson.mp3

It is from Education Week 1999.

-Whit

7.01.2007

The Glorious Cause of America

So, here's the thing... It's the 4th of July weekend and I'm leaving any minute for a family reunion... I really wanted a good patriotic talk, but couldn't think of one (if you know of a good one - leave it in the comments). So, I went out and found this one. I have no idea if it's good or not. Wierd. But, it probably is!! It is David McCullough, BYU Forum, 2005.

To listen click HERE.
To read click HERE.

Happy 4th!!

-Whit