conference weekend

The semi-annual General Conference for my church was this past weekend.  I love and look forward to this event and am inspired by what I can learn.  This conference was extra special because my sister and niece came out to attend the conference and soak in some culture only found in the great city of Salt Lake.

This is so cute.  My kids love their cousin, Aubrey and look forward to her next visit.

Below I will include one of the things spoken in conference that really struck a chord with me.  It was by Elder Gary E. Stevenson, and I found his counsel very pertinent to what I need to be doing in my home.    For full text of this talk, click on his name.

Imagine that you are opening your front door and walking inside your home. What do you see, and how do you feel? Is it a place of love, peace, and refuge from the world, as is the temple? Is it clean and orderly? As you walk through the rooms of your home, do you see uplifting images which include appropriate pictures of the temple and the Savior? Is your bedroom or sleeping area a place for personal prayer? Is your gathering area or kitchen a place where food is prepared and enjoyed together, allowing uplifting conversation and family time? Are scriptures found in a room where the family can study, pray, and learn together? Can you find your personal gospel study space? Does the music you hear or the entertainment you see, online or otherwise, offend the Spirit? Is the conversation uplifting and without contention? That concludes our tour. Perhaps you, as I, found a few spots that need some “home improvement”—hopefully not an “extreme home makeover.”