Comments on: Guest Post: My First Sacrament Meeting Talk: Intimate Unity with God

By: Ardis E. Parshall

Ardis E. Parshall — Sat, 30 Jul 2011 08:42:06 +0000

Oh, ouch! Sometimes my typos really sting! Since no one said anything, y’all must have been able to figure out easily that “The Nehors of today would have us believe there is no lie other than this one …” really should have been “no life other than this one,” but really, I’m sorry for that, Ellen!

By: Maurine Ward

Maurine Ward — Fri, 29 Jul 2011 22:17:12 +0000

Ellen, thank you for sharing this talk with us. I’m amazed at your insight into the simple truths of the gospel and into the simplicity, yet power, of the first Articles of Faith.

By: Kris

Kris — Fri, 29 Jul 2011 03:20:30 +0000

New things to ponder. Thank you. I am going to try to incorporate turn, trust and serve into daily action.

By: kevinf

kevinf — Thu, 28 Jul 2011 20:18:56 +0000

Great talk, about really important things. Very impressive for a relatively new convert (or even a lifelong member, in fact). Thank you so much for sharing it here.

By: Cliff

Cliff — Thu, 28 Jul 2011 20:00:59 +0000

Great talk Ellen, thanks for sharing your testimony of the gospel. I have many catholic neighbors and what you said about original sin will help me better relate to them.

By: J. Stapley

J. Stapley — Thu, 28 Jul 2011 18:11:42 +0000

I’m with Paul, this really taps into some awesome concepts. Thanks for sharing it.

By: Paul

Paul — Thu, 28 Jul 2011 16:38:58 +0000

What a lovely talk. And true. I especially appreciate your intelligent reference to your Catholic faith. I grew up in a ward with many converts (including my own family) and references to what one brought along were common and comforting as a shared experience.

By: Paul Reeve

Paul Reeve — Thu, 28 Jul 2011 16:26:52 +0000

Ellen, Thanks for sharing this. What a beautiful talk. I’m struck by how you have so seamlessly integrated stories from the BofM not just into your talk, but into your cosmology. (You’re not just inserting scriptural quotes here, you are incorporating their meaning, and even their humor). Very impressive for a convert of 2 1/2 years. I’m always curious about the assimilation process and your talk offers a unique lens into that process. Thanks.

By: Grant

Grant — Thu, 28 Jul 2011 14:40:30 +0000

Ellen, thank you! Wonderful talk! Which goes to show that Gospel truth and knowledge cannot be measured in piling up years or credentials, but in sincere testimony and the exercise of agency to follow and share it.

By: Researcher

Researcher — Thu, 28 Jul 2011 13:09:17 +0000

Thanks, Ellen. That’s beautiful.