Jan 24, 2011 president uchtdorf, of things that matter most. They know you could pile up the accumulated currency of the entire world and it could not buy a loaf of bread in the economy of heaven. There are lessons for us to learn as we observe the things and world right around us. He fills my heart with the love of our heavenly father and reminds us how important each one of us is to the most supreme being, god himself. The elder things also known as the old ones and elder ones are fictional extraterrestrials in the cthulhu mythos. Jan 03, 2011 good report general conference 101 book of mormon papers sunday study link up character of christ being mormon general conference that our. We all can think up a list of tasks that will overwhelm our schedules. Our heavenly father has given to his children that will establish the basis of a rich and fruitful mortal life with promises of eternal happiness. In reality, everybody, no matter your age, needs a bedtime story every once in a while. They follow the advice there is more to life than increasing its speed.
He knew firsthand the glory and grandeur of that ancient kingdom. He urged everyone to put the things that matter most first as he related his message to his flying experiences. Oct 10, 2010 things that matter most president dieter f. Elder uchtdorf in particular always tells the kind of stories that remind you what it felt like to be read a bedtime story as a kidexcept these stories are even better because they are based on eternal truth. Uchtdorf is a former airline pilot and now an apostle and member of the first presidency of the church of jesus christ of latterday saints. Also see other collected talk by church leaders i am listing below all elder dieter f. Principles of flight, lift, guidance on the journey, weathering the turbulence, and our eternal destination. Uchtdorf was the first church apostle ordained in the 21st century. Uchtdorf, of things that matter most, ensign, november 2010. Though we may feel lost and without compass, gods love encompasses us completely.
Thriftbooks sells millions of used books at the lowest everyday prices. If life and its rushed pace and many stresses have made it difficult for you to feel like rejoicing, then perhaps now is a good time to refocus on what matters most. One of my most favorite quotes from this talkbook is this. We would do well to slow down a little, focus on the significant, lift up our eyes, and truly see the things that matter most. Elder uchtdof spoke at an event for volkstrauertag, a german national day of remembrance and mourning, at the fort douglas military cemetery in salt lake city on nov. As always dieter f uchtdorf has written a beautiful book the words of which speak directly to the soul.
Oaks, in a recent general conference, taught, we have to forego some good things in order to choose others that are better or. What i hope elder uchtdorf understands zelph on the shelf. He shared memories of his childhood during a youth devotional the evening prior. Uchtdorf born november 6, 1940 served as a seventy from 19942004, when he was called as a member of the quorum of twelve. He is a member of the quorum of the twelve apostles of the church of jesus christ of latterday saints lds church. See more ideas about lds quotes, church quotes and quotes.
Monson in the churchs first presidency from 2008 until monsons death on 2 january 2018. President dieter uchtdorf of things that matter most. No matter how small our service to our heavenly father may seem to us, elder. Wixom 11 obedience to the prophets elder claudio r. Dieter f uchtdorf bio, facts, family famous birthdays.
The five petals of the little forgetmenot flower prompt me to consider five things we would be wise never to forget. Uchtdorf was called as second counselor in the first presidency of the church of jesus christ of latterday saints on february 3, 2008. Oaks, in a recent general conference, taught, we have to forego some good things in order to choose others that are better or best because they develop faith in the lord jesus christ and. If life is hard right now or you just need a reminder of the good things, here are 10 quotes from elder uchtdorf on joy. If life and its rushed pace and many stresses have made it difficult for. Uchtdorf on choosing things that matter most president dieter f.
Archive for the of things that matter most dieter f. Moses, one of the greatest prophets the world has ever known, was raised by pharaohs daughter and spent the first 40 years of his life in the royal halls of egypt. Elder perry told us on a mission visit a long time ago, every apostle knows his number, and that is a very sacred number to him. Uchtdorf offers five ideas to help us share the gospel in a way that feels natural and authentic. It comes from paying attention to the divine things that matter most let us simplify our lives.
Why would this be the day that most changed the course of history. Todd christofferson 19 the divine gift of gratitudeof things that matter most president dieter f. In this message, elder uchtdorf actually encourages us several times to nurture our relationship with god by studying his word every single day. Oct 29, 2018 explore emmylowders board quotes dieter f. Jan 23, 2018 elder uchtdorfs ability to draw on reallife experience and share easily interpreted analogies has endeared him to church members the world over. Disciples of jesus christ understand that compared to eternity, our existence in this mortal sphere is only a small moment in space and time. He served as second counselor in the first presidency from 2008 to 2018. Jan 17, 2018 as i understand things, the four most senior apostles have particular responsibility for temple work throughout the world, and this crucial ministry is now where elder uchtdorf serves. If its true, i dont care if joseph bought it at a thrift shop in japanese, and if its false, i dont care if he thought he translated it word for word from ancient records. Some might even think that their selfworth depends on the length of their todo list. In a comment on her post from yesterday, meg stout remarked, i was reminded that one of the fun things about the quorum being unanimous in the selection of the new president and first presidency is that obviously elder uchtdorf also concurred with resuming his place in the quorum. Elder and sister uchtdorf encourage young adults to trust in. In this colorful, inviting format, more than twenty of his bestloved stories come together under five major themes.
A student pilot may think that increasing speed is a good strategy because it will get them through the turbulence faster. This book brings together many of those stories of flight that elder uchtdorf has used in his ministry. He was called as second counselor in the churchs first presidency on february 3, 2008, and served in that position until january 2018. Uchtdorfs talks, not just those that he gave when he was as a general authority of the church, but also those given by him before, with the links to the text, video, or audio available. Elder uchtdorf was born on november 6, 1940 in ostrava, czechoslovakia, to karl albert and hildegard opelt uchtdorf. President dieter uchtdorf of things that matter most youtube. When heavenly father looks upon his children, he sees them for who they truly are, said elder uchtdorf. To find the most important day in history, we must go back to that evening almost 2,000 years ago in the garden of gethsemane when jesus christ knelt in intense prayer and offered himself as a ransom for our sins. He has served as a general authority since april 1994. We believe the bible and the book of mormon are the word of god, and we also believe jesus christ guides and directs living prophets and apostles today, including elder uchtdorf, just like prophets of old. I want to tell you something that i hope you will take in the right way. If life and its rushed pace and many stresses have made it difficult for you to feel like rejoicing, then perhaps now is a good time to refocus on.
A young woman takes notes during a devotional with elder dieter f. Uchtdorf, second counselor in the first presidency of the church of jesus christ of latterday saints, and his wife, harriet reich uchtdorf, wave to the crowd while leaving the saturday morning session of the general conference of the lds church at the conference center in salt lake city. I read this book when president uchtdorf gave it as a published talk in our churchs ensign magazine. They fled to frankfurtmain in 1952 where he received an education in engineering. Deseret book top sellers of 2018 deseret book blog. Uchtdorf quotes author of the remarkable soul of a. The lord uses a scale very different from the worlds to weigh the worth of a soul.
Uchtdorf, of things that matter most, november 2010 ensign because love is the great commandment, it ought to be at the center of all and everything we do in our own family, in our church callings, and in our livelihood. Elder uchtdorfs ability to draw on reallife experience and share easily interpreted analogies has endeared him to church members the world over. Recommend to any woman no matter her age or position in life. Elder uchtdorf rededicated the frankfurt germany temple on oct. The most common cause of turbulence is a sudden change in air movement causing the aircraft to pitch, yaw, and roll. Without it, there is no lift, no climb, no flight into the wild blue yonder or to faraway, beautiful destinations. His father was conscripted into the german army, and his mother relocated the family to zwickau, germany.
President dieter uchtdorf of things that matter most if life and its rushed pace and many stresses have made it difficult for you to feel like rejoicing, then perhaps now. Forget me not kindle edition by uchtdorf, dieter f. Good report general conference 101 book of mormon papers sunday study link up character of christ being mormon general conference that our children may know gcbc. Lawson turcotte, byuidaho several years passed before she realized that he was the young man she wanted to spend eternity with. Uchtdorfs speech at the general conference of the church of jesus christ of latterday saints, april, 2008.
Many mormons are not happy with uchtdorfs lower profile. Uchtdorf from rel c 357 at brigham young university. Jan 15, 2019 this book brings together many of those stories of flight that elder uchtdorf has used in his ministry. And truly see the things that matter most let us be mindful of the foundational presets.
Personal prophetic epistles 30 days of gratitude 2011. To me, the book of mormon stands independent of its translation method. President dieter uchtdorf of things that matter most if life and its rushed pace and many stresses have made it difficult for you to feel like rejoicing, then perhaps now is a good time to refocus on what matte. In 1959 he joined the german air force and served for six years as a fighter. Uchtdorf was called as second counselor in the first presidency of the church of jesus christ of latterday saints on february 3, 2008, and served in that position until january 2018. He loves every one of us lds quote by dieter f uchtdorf mormon quotes, lds. Apr 05, 2020 elder uchtdorf rededicated the frankfurt germany temple on oct. Bednar were called to fill the vacancies created by the july 2004 deaths of quorum members david b. Uchtdorf second counselor in the first presidency category lesson 32711 of things that matter most leave a comment its remarkable how much we can learn about life by studying nature. Uchtdorf on staying on course in life elder dieter f. Elder uchtdorf is a great man of the people, brian neff wrote. To stay one more time within the metaphor of flying an aircraft, many things are required to make an airplane fly and fly safely, but the most important thing, as i used to call it, is the wind beneath your wings.
Uchtdorf had a childhood colored by the horror of world war ii. This is a nice book full of quotes from some of elder uchtdorf s talks about gospel lessons learned from airplanes and flying. It comes from paying attention to the divine things that matter most. In case we get depressed by the mundane things of life, this little book is a reminder of the many important. During this past general conference he spoke on the importance of focusing on lifes fundamentals. He loves every one of us, even those who are flawed, rejected, awkward, sorrowful, or broken. Uchtdorf was sustained as a member of the quorum of the twelve apostles of the church of jesus christ of latterday saints on october 2, 2004. He has served as second counselor in the first presidency since 2008. Additional references to the elder things appear in lovecraft. The above excerpt was taken from a talk by the apostle president dieter f.
Uchtdorf and sister harriet uchtdorf bid farewell to byuidaho students following march 1, 2020, sunday evening devotional. Mcconkie 16 reflections on a consecrated life elder d. Called as an apostle in 2004, he previously served as second counselor to thomas s. President uchtdorf, of things that matter most my lds journal. He was sustained as a member of the quorum of the twelve apostles in october 2004.
In 1947 his family became members of the church in zwickau, germany. Jan 30, 2018 10 thoughts on the gospel at 30,000 feet by dieter f. Having him out of the office and back traveling the world is a great move, and one that as i see it is orchestrated. Dieter friedrich uchtdorf born 6 november 1940 is a german aviator, airline executive and religious leader. Uchtdorf 1940 served as a seventy from 19942004, when he was called as a member of the quorum of twelve. Born on november 6, 1940, in ostrava, czechoslovakia, dieter f. From the 180th semiannual october general conference of the church of jesus christ of latterday saints. The forget me not flower is symbolic of five things that we should never forget. He fills my heart with the love of our heavenly father and reminds us how important each one of. Elder uchtdorf reminds byuidaho students of their divine. Read more of his inspiring airplanegospel analogies in his new book, the gospel at 30,000 feet.
They will teach us to do all these things in wisdom and order for it is not requisite that we should run fast. I love his stories, so this book would be perfect for me to read. Im sure elder uctdorf is excited to get back out into the field to work. As an apostle, uchtdorf is accepted by the church as a prophet, seer, and revelator. No matter how small our service to our heavenly father may seem to us, elder uchtdorf reminds us of one of the smallest yet most beautiful of flowers, the forget me not. Lovecrafts novella, at the mountains of madness published in 1936, but written in 1931, and later appeared, although not named, in the short story the dreams in the witchhouse. Jul 20, 2019 elder uchtdorf in particular always tells the kind of stories that remind you what it felt like to be read a bedtime story as a kidexcept these stories are even better because they are based on eternal truth. President uchtdorf, of things that matter most my lds. During the time elder uchtdorf was in the first presidency, he missed the years when his seniority would have assigned him to the work of strengthening the. Elder and sister uchtdorf encourage young adults to trust. We personally assess every books quality and offer rare, outofprint treasures.