http://thomasmonson.com President of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints Thu, 19 Jun 2008 22:04:59 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en Over thirteen million members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, along with interested friends, are anticipating the upcoming semi-annual Church Conference. At that time, the new First Presidency--Thomas S. Monson, Henry B. Eyring and Dieter F. Uchtdorf-- will be sustained by Church members. A ... http://thomasmonson.com/40/solemn-assembly Thomas S. Monson is now the 16th President of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. In a press conference this morning, February 4, President Monson announced his counselors, Henry B. Eyring and Dieter F. Uchtdorf. The meeting was held at 11:00 MST in the Church Office Building in ... http://thomasmonson.com/38/16th-president-of-the-church-of-jesus-christ-of-latter-day-saints In an exclusive web article, "Into the Future," Newsweek reporter, Elise Soukup, carefully shares the preparations of recent days to call the man the Lord has prepared to become the 16th Prophet and President of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Members of the Church of Jesus Christ of ... http://thomasmonson.com/37/newsweeks-into-the-future “How fragile life, how certain death. We do not know when we will be required to leave this mortal existence. And so I ask, “What are we doing with today?” If we live only for tomorrow, we’ll have a lot of empty yesterdays today. Have we been guilty of declaring, ... http://thomasmonson.com/36/living-for-today "Of course we will face fear, experience ridicule, and meet opposition. Let us have the courage to defy the consensus, the courage to stand for principle. Courage, not compromise, brings the smile of God’s approval. Courage becomes a living and an attractive virtue when it is regarded not only as ... http://thomasmonson.com/35/moral-courage “Occasionally discouragement may darken our pathway; frustration may be a constant companion. In our ears there may sound the sophistry of Satan as he whispers, 'You cannot save the world; your small efforts are meaningless. You haven’t time to be concerned for others.' Trusting in the Lord, let us turn ... http://thomasmonson.com/34/the-sophistry-of-satan “Vision without effort is daydreaming, effort without vision is drudgery; but vision, coupled with effort, will obtain the prize.” (”‘Finishers Wanted’,” Ensign, Jul 1972, 68.) http://thomasmonson.com/33/vision "Anxiously you ask: Is there a way to safety? Can someone guide me? Is there an escape from threatened destruction? The answer is a resounding yes! I counsel you: Look for the lighthouse of the Lord. There is no fog so dense, no night so dark, no gale so strong, ... http://thomasmonson.com/32/is-there-a-way-to-safety "Youth of the Church, the world is in need of your help. There are feet to steady, hands to grasp, minds to encourage, hearts to inspire, and souls to save. The harvest truly is great. Let there be no mistake about it; the missionary opportunity of a lifetime is yours. ... http://thomasmonson.com/31/youth-participants-on-the-stage-of-service "Remember, faith and doubt cannot exist in the mind at the same time, for one will dispel the other. Cast out doubt. Cultivate faith. Strive always to retain that childlike faith which can move mountains and bring heaven closer to heart and home." (“A Code to Live By,” New Era, Sep ... http://thomasmonson.com/30/faith-doubt