General Conference Thoughts...

Twice a year (April and October) we get to hear some of

the wisest and most spiritual people speak to us!

It's call General Conference.

Last weekend I set the DVR and recorded every minute of it.

This morning I was able to watch, rewind, take notes, and

enjoy some of the counsel over and over again.

The most thrilling news of last weekend,

of which I watched over and over was the announcement

(and got goose bumps each time)

WE WOULD BE GETTING OUR OWN TEMPLE!

I have traveled hundreds of miles and hours,

attending temples all over the midwest on a regular basis....

Chicago, Dallas, St Louis, and Omaha

Now within a couple of years my travel time will be a mere hour!

L. Tom Perry

"Simplify your life"

He quoted Thoreau's 4 things you need to survive in life and then expanded on them

Food ~

Not just any food but counseled us to eat healthy,

and respect our bodies since they are a gift from God.
Clothing ~

Should be simple and Modest

Shelter ~

Live within our income

Stay out of Debt

Save for a rainy day

"A well Managed family doesn't pay interest, they earn it."
Fuel~

We need Spiritual fuel to endure to the end.

Earnestly Seek to simplify our lives