Neil Andersen: “Tell Me the Stories of Jesus” Says Mormon Apostle at LDS Conference April 2010
Sunday, April 4th, 2010
Neil Andersen, Mormon Apostle Encourages Members to "Tell Stories of Jesus"
Elder Neil Anderson, Mormon apostle, recognized the symphony of power in the inspired, overlapping talks of this 180th Session of the Mormon General Conference of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.
His plea to the Mormon audience and to those of all faiths attending is to do as the children’s hymn suggests: “Tell me the stories of Jesus I love to hear, things I would ask Him to tell me if He were here,” –teach and speak of Jesus more in our homes and with all those we love.
Each child and individual needs his or her conversion, light, independent of parents, youth leaders, and supportive friends. The stories of Jesus can be like a rushing wind; they bring strength to the foundation of testimony.
Are the life and teachings of Jesus Christ in the minds of our children? Do they turn to His life when they have questions? Do they know that Jesus often taught, “Ask and ye shall receive.” Does His example of prayer come to their minds as they pray for their own needs? Do they know Jesus stands with open arms to receive them. In their own loneliness, do they know His own loneliness and find strength there? Do our children believe that is by faith that miracles are wrought and do they pray for miracles in their own lives? Do our children know about His perfect life, His selfless ministry, His cruel betrayal, His atonement and His resurrection? Do they know of His appearance after His resurrection. Do our children, “Tell me the stories of Jesus I love to hear”?
To the Children:
Read the book of John as a starting point and discuss it.
To Mothers, Father, Grandmothers, Grandfathers & Others Who Nurture
Speak more frequently about Jesus Christ. In His holy name there is much power.
To Mothers Raising Children Without a Father in the Home.
I promise you that as you speak of Jesus Christ, you will feel His power in your home.
As you talk about Christ at the dinner table, at prayer, on your bed, on the bus, the testimony of Jesus Christ will distill them and a stronger testimony of and faith in Christ will help them in all they face in their mortal lives.
