Well taught

This weekend has been where we've been well taught.  I speak of this weekend's General Conference of the Church.  It has been a time of teaching, pondering, and more than a little spiritual review that I sorely needed.  I am amazed at how the talks are harmonized, which is all together miraculous given that none of the topics are assigned in advance.  And what I heard loud and clear was family.  Honor your family.  Protect your family.  And don't treat it or our faith like an option.  Here's a sampling:

• Elder Quentin L. Cook said: "Marriage and family should not be a menu option.  Family is central to our Heavenly Father's plan."
• Elder Russell M. Nelson said: "Obedience is not a cafeteria option.  We must obey all the commandments."
• And then there was this particularly awesome comment from Elder Jeffrey R. Holland: "The Church is not a fast-food outlet.  We can't always have it our way."  Brilliant! 

And then there was this from Pres. Dieter F. Uchtdorf:

"Turn it down."

He said, "Turn down the volume of the outside noise of the world to hear the prompting of the Spirit."  We are all entitled to those promptings and turning down the noise is great counsel, regardless of one's faith or the path that they've chosen.

If you missed any of Conference or are interested in hearing or seeing it, or reading about it, click here.  It's worth it.

So, a good weekend.  As for the week ahead, I'm on leave/vacation for three more days.  Don't go back to work until Thursday.  If the weather behaves, I'm hoping to get back out on some of the neighboring trails and running again.  Yeah, I need it.