513. A Plea to the Sisters--Arise! Elders Jeffrey R. Holland and Russell M. Nelson's talks in Conference.
We women of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints have a unique and inspired calling to arise and be strong, organized, faithful, and wise in this troubled world. Also, our position as mothers and grandmothers is very vital in being an anchor of love and strength and example to our posterity! LDS UPDATE General Conference: A Plea to the Sisters—Arise! By Meridian Magazine · October 5, 2015 Elder Jeffrey R. Holland and Elder Russell M. Nelson gave two of the strongest talks we’ve heard in General Conference about women—painting an expanding understanding of their identity. Behold Thy Mothe r By Elder Jeffrey R. Holland Of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles Prophesying of the Savior’s Atonement Isaiah wrote, “he hath borne our griefs, and carried our sorrows.” [i] A majestic latter-day vision emphasized that “[Jesus] came into the world . . . to bear the sins of the world.” [ii] Both ancient and modern scripture testify that “He redeem