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[+Slowswift]

In light of Elder Rasband's invitation to give the Lord equal time, I've come up with the following as a simple first step: I work full-time, but it's not so much one 8-hour shift as it is two 4-hour shifts squished together. So, I'll listen to whatever podcasts/YouTube videos I want one shift, and then Conference/scriptures/LDS YouTube for the entirety of the other. Really there couldn't be a more perfect arrangement if my tism'd, routine-requiring rear end tried.

[NerdSandwich she/her]

*palpable admiration*

welp i'm not that good yet but i'm trying

congrats!

[+Slowswift]

8 hours ago, YouCantHaveMySandwich said:

*palpable admiration*

welp i'm not that good yet but i'm trying

congrats!

Well, trying is the important thing, isn't it? You'll get there.

Edited September 23, 2025 by Slowswift

[NerdSandwich she/her]

yes i suppose its better than nothing.

[+Slowswift]

RIP President Russell M. Nelson. It was clearly evident to me that he was a prophet and servant of God, and that he was prepared to lead when he did. I'll miss him dearly, but look forward to the work continuing until "the great Jehovah shall say the work is done."

https://www.thechurchnews.com/leaders/2025/09/28/president-russell-m-nelson-dies-101/

Edited September 28, 2025 by Slowswift
Added some thoughts

[Keke They/he]

8 hours ago, Slowswift said:

RIP President Russell M. Nelson. It was clearly evident to me that he was a prophet and servant of God, and that he was prepared to lead when he did. I'll miss him dearly, but look forward to the work continuing until "the great Jehovah shall say the work is done."

https://www.thechurchnews.com/leaders/2025/09/28/president-russell-m-nelson-dies-101/

I saw my dads text saying it so I came here to check. 

Tis sad. He was a good guy. Never failed to make me smile. Had some good talks. And did so much in his life. Rest in peace Nelson. 🕊

[Mason Wheeler]

It's so strange.  A few days ago, I heard the news that the Church had announced he's suffering some health issues.  And this random thought crossed my mind, "he's not going to make it to General Conference."  And I thought, no, that's stupid, of course he will.  And then this morning we get the news... 

[S. Stormy she/her]

To all those in school currently: wear your Sunday best tomorrow in honor of President Nelson! I got a chain text about it 

[Mason Wheeler]

 

[ChipsAHoid He/Him]

President Nelson always wanted us to be peacemakers. He wanted us to drive away contention. He wanted us to treat others like Jesus would have treated them. With such a strong source of light and truth no longer with us, we must rise and give the world some light ourselves by following his words and council. To any who may be reading this, I would invite you to study his words and strive to be like Jesus in all your actions. It’s what he always wanted.

Rest in peace, President Nelson. You will be missed.

[NerdSandwich she/her]

Rest in peace, President Nelson.

wow i feel bad for President Oaks...

[+Slowswift]

[InfiniteInsanity she/her]

Hey y'all. I'm rewriting a poem I wrote a couple years ago. I used a couple scriptures in it, and as I'm rewriting it, I would really love to use more. So this is the original poem.

Spoiler

Sweat, blood mixed

Dripped down his face

 

"Nevertheless 

Not my will

But thine

Be done"

For me

For you

 

Crown of thorns

Back stinging from the whip

Vinegar

 

Forced to carry wood 

bound together

Meant to destroy him

 

Hands, feet, wrists, side

Pierced 

Bleeding

 

"Father

Forgive them

For they know not

What they do"

For me

For you

 

Buried In a 

Borrowed Tomb

For me 

For you

 

Tears streamed

Down Mary's face

As she went

Only to find

An empty tomb

 

"He

Is not

Here"

 

"But

Is

Risen"

For me

For you

 

But why?

We are not

Perfect

We don't feel

Beautiful 

We don't feel

Talented

 

We give each other wounds

Not from swords or knives

But from something

Much sharper

Words

 

We destroy 

In the name of creation 

We care

Less and less

For the things, 

People, 

Life

Around us

 

In our eyes

No aspect

Of me

Of you

Is worth saving 

 

But in his

We are 

beautiful 

We are 

talented

And we many not be

perfect

But there is potential 

Potential to be better

We are worth

Saving 

 

So for us

He suffered

Died

And rose again

Breaking the bands

Of death

 

To give us

Hope

 

And in

You

Me

He planted

His light

 

So look up

To him

He will make you

Whole again

Give you strength to 

Rise up

And together 

We can

Lift up

The heavy hands

Succor the weak

Mourn with those that mourn

And lead others

Home

 

 

 

 

Scriptures: 

Luke 24:6

Luke 23:34

Luke 22:42

The title I gave it was The Greatest Gift. Also, I realize now that I may have quoted more than I realized, and cited, I suppose.

If y'all think of any scriptures that could go with this, I would love it if you would share them! Thank you!

[+Slowswift]

On 9/30/2025 at 10:30 PM, InfiniteInsanity said:

Hey y'all. I'm rewriting a poem I wrote a couple years ago. I used a couple scriptures in it, and as I'm rewriting it, I would really love to use more. So this is the original poem.

  Hide contents

Sweat, blood mixed

Dripped down his face

 

"Nevertheless 

Not my will

But thine

Be done"

For me

For you

 

Crown of thorns

Back stinging from the whip

Vinegar

 

Forced to carry wood 

bound together

Meant to destroy him

 

Hands, feet, wrists, side

Pierced 

Bleeding

 

"Father

Forgive them

For they know not

What they do"

For me

For you

 

Buried In a 

Borrowed Tomb

For me 

For you

 

Tears streamed

Down Mary's face

As she went

Only to find

An empty tomb

 

"He

Is not

Here"

 

"But

Is

Risen"

For me

For you

 

But why?

We are not

Perfect

We don't feel

Beautiful 

We don't feel

Talented

 

We give each other wounds

Not from swords or knives

But from something

Much sharper

Words

 

We destroy 

In the name of creation 

We care

Less and less

For the things, 

People, 

Life

Around us

 

In our eyes

No aspect

Of me

Of you

Is worth saving 

 

But in his

We are 

beautiful 

We are 

talented

And we many not be

perfect

But there is potential 

Potential to be better

We are worth

Saving 

 

So for us

He suffered

Died

And rose again

Breaking the bands

Of death

 

To give us

Hope

 

And in

You

Me

He planted

His light

 

So look up

To him

He will make you

Whole again

Give you strength to 

Rise up

And together 

We can

Lift up

The heavy hands

Succor the weak

Mourn with those that mourn

And lead others

Home

 

 

 

 

Scriptures: 

Luke 24:6

Luke 23:34

Luke 22:42

The title I gave it was The Greatest Gift. Also, I realize now that I may have quoted more than I realized, and cited, I suppose.

If y'all think of any scriptures that could go with this, I would love it if you would share them! Thank you!

First: That's beautiful. Well done.

Second: Reminds me of Ether 12:27 and D&C 18:15-16, though I don't know if they're quotable in this context.

[Keke They/he]

Mmmm i loved these sessions of gc. There were only a few talks i didnt like but overall

PEAK and also

tis will always be remembered as the day we sung we thank thee o god for a prophet.. even though we dont actually have one…..

why didnt they call a new prophet?

[strmblsd he/him]

Just now, Hawks said:

Mmmm i loved these sessions of gc. There were only a few talks i didnt like but overall

PEAK and also

tis will always be remembered as the day we sung we thank thee o god for a prophet.. even though we dont actually have one…..

why didnt they call a new prophet?

i think they didnt because they just didnt have tiem to think about and pray about who the councellors will be and stuff. we talked aqbout this in seminary. its sorta weird

[Keke They/he]

Just now, strmblsd said:

i think they didnt because they just didnt have tiem to think about and pray about who the councellors will be and stuff. we talked aqbout this in seminary. its sorta weird

Yeah i figured they wouldn’t have waited though cause there’s a lot going on and the next time they can call one is in like April 

[strmblsd he/him]

Just now, Hawks said:

Yeah i figured they wouldn’t have waited though cause there’s a lot going on and the next time they can call one is in like April 

yeah i wouldve expected them to do it too

[Wasing the want of this]

What was everybody's favorite talk? Mine was probably either William K. Jackson or John D. Amos.

[Belandrius Ohhmar He/Him]

1 minute ago, Wasing the want of this said:

What was everybody's favorite talk? Mine was probably either William K. Jackson or John D. Amos.

I liked Elder Gongs.

[NerdSandwich she/her]

Generally, when choosing a new prophet, they don't do it until after the dead prophet's funeral.

I am sad there are no new temples announced but glad they're recognizing that they need to catch up on their announced ones.

[+Slowswift]

I expect they’ll ordain the new president & apostle as soon as they decide, and we’ll hold the solemn assembly to sustain them in April. That’s how it went with Pres. Nelson and Elder Kearon, anyways.

[The Honorable Musician he/him]

8 hours ago, Wasing the want of this said:

What was everybody's favorite talk? Mine was probably either William K. Jackson or John D. Amos.

Elder Amos came to my stake a bit ago. It was a treat to hear him talk in conference as well.

[NerdSandwich she/her]

Wow! Cool! I loved his recipe analogy and we talked about it in seminary.

[Keke They/he]

22 hours ago, Wasing the want of this said:

What was everybody's favorite talk? Mine was probably either William K. Jackson or John D. Amos.

I liked the (ok i cant remember names so bear with me ok) the guy from Louisiana’s talk. Or uctdorfs (not how you spell that) talks.