Inaugural Post

It seems only fitting that the inaugural post for My Sunday Lessons occurs during General Conference. What better way to start this journey of study and revelation than to be filled with the words of the leaders of the Church. I guess I should start by explaining why I've created this blog and what I hope to share in it.

As I recently set new goals it has occurred to me that I would get more out of my religious goals if I were able to write down the things that I learn during the week. The thought of how best to do that had weighed heavily on my mind and then the inspiration to start this blog hit me. Following that prompting has led me to this creation.


As for the goals of this blog? They are simple:

1. Capture the things I learn as I prepare for the Sunday lessons I'll participate in
2. Share the things that I learn
3. Share the experiences I have when I'm asked to teach a Sunday lesson or give a discourse in Church

This weekend is a special one in the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. It is General Conference. A time where the General Authorities of the church give messages of hope and inspiration. A time where revelation comes to those who listen. A time to spend contemplating things of a Spiritual nature more so than things of a secular nature. A renewal if you will of the desire to live a better life and recommit to the promises made.

General Conference is comprised of six total sessions over a three day period.

In April there is a General Young Women meeting the week before the actual conference begins. This is a time where the Young Women can gather and receive messages specifically tailored to them.

The next Saturday the General sessions of conference begin. There are 4 of these sessions, 2 each on Saturday and Sunday. These are where the General Authorities of the Church give messages tailored to the Church as a whole. Topics are selected by the speakers and are approved by the First Presidency of the Church. These messages are both uplifting and cause one to ponder on one's own life.

The sixth session is the Priesthood session. This is held on Saturday evening. It is where the holders of the Priesthood gather together to receive messages specifically tailored to them and the duties they have.

Some of the topics that have been presented so far in this conference are:

• Doing what is right is not always easy, but the blessings that come from doing what's right are worth it
• Hope can inspire dreams and the realization of those dreams
• Priesthood means reaching out and helping others
• We need to live up to the privileges the Priesthood gives us
• Manifestations occur and the Heavens are open to man once again
• Personal growth is the reason for the trials that hit us in our most vulnerable areas
• Self reliance is a product of Provident Living
• The importance of Temples

As I go on this journey I hope to be able to share the things that I have learned in a way that makes sense to those who will read this blog.