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 //[[http://www.lds.org/general-conference/2008/10/let-him-do-it-with-simplicity?lang=eng|
 Let Him Do It with Simplicity]]//
+  * The best is yet to come
+  * The spiritual benefits of a simplified lifestyle
+  * Exercise regularly, eat good foods, get sleep
+  * We do not want to harm our mortal bodies, because they are a gift from God
+  * Live within our income
+  * Practice thrift
+==== Sister Allred ====
+//[[http://www.lds.org/general-conference/2008/10/go-ye-therefore?lang=eng|Go Ye Therefore]]//
+  * Church has the duty of preaching the gospel
+  * Missionary work blesses the lives of all who participate
+==== Elder Andersen ====
+//[[http://www.lds.org/general-conference/2008/10/you-know-enough?lang=eng|You Know Enough]]//
+  * "When Jesus comes, I will be able to hear and you will get your legs. Jesus will make everything all right."
+==== Elder Aidukaitis ====
+//[[http://www.lds.org/general-conference/2008/10/because-my-father-read-the-book-of-mormon?lang=eng|Because My Father Read the Book of Mormon]]//
+  * No chapel in Brazil when his father was baptized (reminds me of Trevelin)
+  * Read the Book of Mormon and apply the promise it contains
+==== Elder Oaks ====
+//[[http://www.lds.org/general-conference/2008/10/sacrament-meeting-and-the-sacrament?lang=eng|Sacrament Meeting and the Sacrament]]//
+  * Inviting detours at every turn
+  * Go to the house of prayer
+  * Rest from labors, pay devotion to the Most High
+  * By taking the sacrament weekly, we quality for the constant presence of the Holy Ghost
+==== Pres. Uchtdorf ====
+//[[http://www.lds.org/general-conference/2008/10/the-infinite-power-of-hope?lang=eng|The Infinite Power of Hope]]//
+  * Scriptures were written that we might have hope
+  * Hope is the power to fill our lives with happiness
+  * Hope + faith + charity
+  * Hope is a gift of the Spirit
+  * Doubt, despair and **failure to care for our fellow man** lead us into temptation which can cause us to forfeit choice and lose precious blessings
+  * Despair drains from us all that is vibrant and joyful
+  * Despair is a stairway that only leads downward
+  * Jesus Christ is the hope of all mankind
+  * The things that we hope in sustain us during our daily walk
+  * Hope leads to good works
+  * Sometimes we must bravely hope against circumstances
+  * Without faith, there is no hope; faith comes from hope
+  * The things we hope for lead to faith; the thing we hope in lead to charity
+==== Elder Scott (Priesthood Session) ====
+//[[http://www.lds.org/general-conference/2008/10/honor-the-priesthood-and-use-it-well?lang=eng|Honor the Priesthood and Use It Well]]//
+  * Christ ministered with love, compassion and charity
+  * My intent is not to criticize, but to benefit the flow of the priesthood
+  * Many such [widows] will never ask for help
+  * Express your gratitude to your wife / mother
+  * God will hold us accountable in how we treat His daughters
+==== Elder Hamula (Priesthood Session) ====
+//[[http://www.lds.org/general-conference/2008/10/winning-the-war-against-evil?lang=eng|Winning the War against Evil]]//
+  * Final stages of a great war
+  * Awful consequences through history
+  * Awesome, powerful talk :)
+==== Pres. Uchtdorf (Priesthood Session) ====
+//[[http://www.lds.org/general-conference/2008/10/lift-where-you-stand?lang=eng|Lift Where You Stand]]//
+  * The Savior always made time for the sick, the sorrowful and the overlooked
+  * He is pleased with noble servants
+  * The humble will receive crowns of glory in the next life
+  * The Church is organized in a way that offers each member a chance for service
+==== Pres. Eyring (Priesthood Session) ====
+//[[http://www.lds.org/general-conference/2008/10/o-ye-that-embark?lang=eng|O Ye That Embark]]//
+  * The more service you give, the more the Lord asks of you
+==== Pres. Monson (Priesthood Session) ====
+//[[http://www.lds.org/general-conference/2008/10/to-learn-to-do-to-be?lang=eng|To Learn, to Do, to Be]]//
+  * He declared the Presidency as one.  He had this really interesting disposition when he said that, which I'd never seen him exhibit beore.
+  * We have the hands to life others from complacency and inactivity
+  * The Lord will shape the back to bear the burdens that are placed upon it
+==== Elder Wirthlin ====
+//[[http://www.lds.org/general-conference/2008/10/come-what-may-and-love-it?lang=eng|Come What May, and Love It]]//
+  * The Lord in His wisdom does not shield anyone from sadness and grief
+  * Learn to laugh
+  * We didn't get angry, we laughed and created good memories
+  * The next time you're tempted to groan, laugh instead
+  * The Lord compensates the faithful for every loss
+  * The Lord wants us to be happy
+  * If we do our part, He will step in