*Today was Stake Conference! We had some really great talks, mostly about "Love, Share, and Invite." One sister said she was grateful for Alma the Younger's example of his desire to preach, but she's grateful that we're not called to go in front of our city hall and cry repentance to the people-- we just need to love them, share with them, and invite them. She asked if we are happy being members of the church. If so, why? Do we want to share that with others? Another speaker was a new convert from a non-Christian background. She told of finding a Facebook ad which was answered by a patient sister missionary in Hawaii, and how she came to know Christ and His gospel. I always reflect on if I would be able to make the same kinds of sacrifices and changes that new converts do. I hope so. Another sister spoke about a friend she had in high school who came to seminary every day for years and had a testimony of the Book of Mormon, but because she was Muslim, she did not convert, and the sister said she felt like she had failed. She shared that she knows that she did not fail, and that her friend has her own path and knows the love of the Savior. The Stake Presidency talked about following promptings to share the gospel in normal, natural ways. So good.
*Gracie (17) was invited to say the opening prayer, so we went to the Stake Center instead of the Wylie building to watch the broadcast, as our ward had been assigned. I much prefer to attend in person, even though it's much further away. Thankfully we got some soft seats, because my tailbone does not like sitting for long stretches these days. (It is amazing how entertaining a very small bit of Silly Putty was for my children during this meeting.)
It was a delight!
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