Safety for the Soul

"The Book of Mormon is no ordinary book.

It was translated from gold plates which were delivered to Joseph Smith by an angel of God. It was translated by the gift and power of God. Oliver Cowdery, who was the scribe, said, "I wrote, with my own pen, the entire Book of Mormon (save a few pages,) as it fell from the lips of the Prophet Joseph Smith as he translated it ... by means of the Urim and Thummim." (Millennial Star 21 [1859]:544.)

It gives an account of Christ's visit to the people of this continent. It corroborates and complements the Bible. It establishes the truth of the Bible. The central theme of the Book of Mormon concerns Jesus Christ and his mission. It is for the convincing of the Jews and the gentiles that Jesus is the Christ." ("The Book of Mormon", James A. Cullimore 1976)

This Sunday we  will be discussing the talk, "Safety for the Soul", by Elder Holland from the October 2009 General Conference. This is one of my all-time favorite talks. The Book of Mormon is the keystone of our religion, and our testimonies must be unwavering, especially in times of difficulty. Sisters, the Book of Mormon is powerful. It is the word of God. It changes lives. Has it changed your life?

Kristi Chesnut