Receiving the Eternal
My friends, wherever you find yourself spiritually, I say to you in love and humility: I know that God lives and will answer your sincere prayers.
Speeches by Topic | Conversion
The Heart and a Willing Mind
Both the heart and the mind must be fully engaged in this holy process. The conversion of our soul and the ongoing refinement of our life, as we adopt the attributes of godliness, is our earthly mission and is rewarded with “eternal life, which gift is the greatest of all the gifts of God.”
Commencement, August 2001: Tate, Lucille C.
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One Convert at a Time
I am honored to speak to you today. I am most grateful to Brigham Young University for giving me the privilege of working for almost 30 years in an environment of both faith and scholarship where I have been allowed to teach about Latin America and assist in the development of the library—not the library building, but a collection of more than three million books and other media that makes…
African Converts Without Baptism
I wish to speak about a unique and inspiring chapter in Church history. It took place in recent years among the beautiful people of Africa. Too often we have misconceptions about Africa and its people. Africa is referred to as the Dark Continent, and the media usually portrays Africans as primitive, starving, or at war with each other. One African official observed that the darkest thing about Africa is America’s…
Taking upon Us His Name
As we strive to take His name upon us and honor our sacrament covenants every day of the week, we will draw closer to Christ and serve and love as He does.
True Believers in Christ
The true believers in Christ are not just tourists, but natives in the kingdom of God. They love Him and follow Him whole-heartedly.
Thoughts on the Process of Conversion
Brothers and sisters, it is great to be with you on this wonderful campus—a few acres of land which are made most sacred by the lives of those of you who occupy them and especially by the lives of those who manage and teacher here. I’m painfully aware of the fact that normally during this hour you are instructed by one of the Lord’s anointed, one of the Brethren, each…
When Thou Art Converted
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Convince or Convert?
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The Consequences of Conversion
Conversion to the gospel of Jesus Christ has lifelong consequences. To receive these blessings, become truly converted and then help others.