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Tuesday, October 3, 2017
The reason I have postponed publishing the results of my General Conference predictions
Long-time followers of my blog know that in addition to posting my General Conference predictions every six months, I usually post after General Conference to share the results of those predictions and to give myself a percentage of accuracy on them. Generally that percentage falls between 60-80%. I still plan on doing that for this last conference. But between the sheer volume of Church and temple news that has needed to be shared more urgently, and because my wife and I have spent the last few days not feeling well, I have spent considerably more of my time over the last couple of days resting and regrouping. We are sure we will be fine. We have just needed a few days to focus on our recuperation. I will hopefully be able to get that up on this blog before too much longer. Thank you for understanding, and especially for your interest and support. Thanks as well, as always, for the privilege of your time, and may the Lord bless you all in all that you do.
I have had a lifelong love for Church history, which has extended to ongoing reports of the ministry of our apostles and prophets, General Conference, and all temple developments. This blog enables me to share that love with all who read my thoughts on these developments, which are sometimes reported multiple times per day as needed.
Possible Table of Contents for the November 2017 Ensign
Hello again, everyone! As I usually do every six months, with the transcripts of the talks now available, I have taken the liberty of reading some of them, and, based on some information in the footnotes of those talks, I have put together a table showing my prediction for what the November 2017 Ensign Table of Contents might look like. According to earlier information shared by the Church at the time they announced the curriculum for 2018, the November Ensign will have 144 pages. General the May edition of the General Conference Ensign has included 144 pages, and its November counterpart has generally only been 128 pages. But after putting this potential table of contents together, I can see why the Church has extended the November 2017 Ensign to 144 pages. Enjoy, and let me know your thoughts.
Possible Table of Contents for the November 2017 Ensign
Session
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Page
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Title
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Speaker
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2
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Conference Summary for the 187th Semiannual
General Conference
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3
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Indexes
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4
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Highlights from the 186th Semiannual General
Conference
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GW
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8
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Turn On Your Light
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Sharon Eubank
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11
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Abiding in God and Repairing the Breach
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Neill F. Marriott
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14
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Value beyond Measure
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Joy D. Jones
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17
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Three Sisters
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President Dieter F. Uchtdorf
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SAM
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21
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A Yearning for Home
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President Dieter F. Uchtdorf
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25
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The Needs before Us
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Bonnie L. Oscarson
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28
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The Plan and the Proclamation
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Elder Dallin H. Oaks
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32
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“I Have a Work for Thee”
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Elder John C. Pingree Jr.
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34
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The Living Bread Which Came Down from Heaven
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Elder D. Todd Christofferson
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38
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Be Ye Therefore Perfect—Eventually
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Elder Jeffrey R. Holland
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SAA
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42
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The Sustaining of Church Officers
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President Henry B. Eyring
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44
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Spiritual Eclipse
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Elder Gary E. Stevenson
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48
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Repentance Is Always Positive
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Stephen W. Owen
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51
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The Eternal Everyday
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Elder Quentin L. Cook
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54
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By Divine Design
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Elder Ronald A. Rasband
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58
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The Heart of the Widow
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Elder O. Vincent Haleck
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61
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The Book of Mormon: What Would Your Life be Like
Without It?
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President Russell M. Nelson
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SPH
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65
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The Priesthood and the Savior’s Atoning Power
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Elder Dale G. Renlund
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68
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The Truth of All Things
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Elder David F. Evans
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75
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Earning the Trust of the Lord and Your Family
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Elder Richard J. Maynes
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78
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Bearers of Heavenly Light
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President Dieter F. Uchtdorf
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81
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The Lord Leads His Church
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President Henry B. Eyring
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SUM
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85
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That Your Joy Might Be Full
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Jean B. Bingham
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88
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Has the Day of Miracles Ceased?
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Elder Donald L. Hallstrom
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91
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Exceeding Great & Precious Promises
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Elder David A. Bednar
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95
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Turn to the Lord
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Bishop W. Christopher Waddell
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98
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Lord, Wilt Thou Cause That My Eyes May Be Opened
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Elder W. Craig Zwick
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101
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Fear Not To Do Good
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President Henry B. Eyring
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SUA
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105
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The Trek Continues!
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Elder M. Russell Ballard
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108
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God’s Compelling Witness: The Book of Mormon
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Tad R. Callister
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111
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Apart, but Still One
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Elder Joni L. Koch
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113
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Do We Trust Him? Hard Is Good
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Elder Stanley G. Ellis
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116
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Essential Truths—Our Need to Act
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Elder Adilson de Paula Parrella
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118
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Seek Ye Out of the Best Books
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Elder Ian S. Ardern
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121
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Love One Another as He Has Loved Us
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Elder Jose L. Alonso
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125
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The Voice of the Lord
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Elder Neil L. Andersen
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72
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General Authorities and General Officers of The Church
of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints
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129
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Conference Story Index
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130
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News of the Church
130: Elder Robert D. Hales Passes Away
132: Report of General Conference
133: Juan A. Uceda/Patrick Kearon
134: Other Church News (Temple Update, etc.)
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137
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Come Follow Me—For Melchizedek Priesthood and Relief
Society (Introduction to and Instructions for New Curriculum)
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144
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Last page of General Conference Ensign
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I have had a lifelong love for Church history, which has extended to ongoing reports of the ministry of our apostles and prophets, General Conference, and all temple developments. This blog enables me to share that love with all who read my thoughts on these developments, which are sometimes reported multiple times per day as needed.
Transcripts of Talks from the October General Conference Now Available
Hello, everyone! With my continued thanks to you all for your ongoing readership and support, I wanted to let you know that the Church has now posted the transcripts of the talks from the October General Conference. You can find any talks you might like to review here. Any comments are welcome and appreciated. As always, thank you for the privilege of your time, and may the Lord continue to bless you all in all that you do.
I have had a lifelong love for Church history, which has extended to ongoing reports of the ministry of our apostles and prophets, General Conference, and all temple developments. This blog enables me to share that love with all who read my thoughts on these developments, which are sometimes reported multiple times per day as needed.
Houston Texas Temple Closed for Restoration
Hello, everyone! Just wanted to post a minor update to let you know that the Houston Texas Temple, which as previously noted, was damaged by flooding, is currently closed for restoration. It is not anticipated to take too long. And since this is a restoration (wherein furniture will be replaced, along with anything else that might have been damaged), a rededication will not be necessary. How grateful I am that the Church has experience with dealing with temples damaged by natural disasters. You can depend on my reporting any updates in temple news. Any comments are welcome and appreciated. Thank you for the privilege of your time. Until my next post, I wish you all the best and pray the Lord's blessings upon each of you until then.
I have had a lifelong love for Church history, which has extended to ongoing reports of the ministry of our apostles and prophets, General Conference, and all temple developments. This blog enables me to share that love with all who read my thoughts on these developments, which are sometimes reported multiple times per day as needed.
Funeral Arrangements Announced for Elder Robert D. Hales
Hello, everyone! This may be old news to some of you (as I am coming to it a little late) but funeral arrangements were announced earlier today for Elder Robert D. Hales. Those services will be held on Friday @ 11:00 AM, For more details, click here. Any comments are, as always, welcome. For now, thank you for the privilege of your time, and may the Lord bless you all in all that you do.
I have had a lifelong love for Church history, which has extended to ongoing reports of the ministry of our apostles and prophets, General Conference, and all temple developments. This blog enables me to share that love with all who read my thoughts on these developments, which are sometimes reported multiple times per day as needed.
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