I feel that it takes a certain type of man or woman to really motivate a person or a group to do something, an orator of sorts. Someone who can change lives, nations, or even the world. Jeffrey R. Holland is that type of person. When he speaks, I feel that he captures every person within the sound of his voice and they HAVE to listen to him. This becomes even more of a spectacle when you put him in the conference center where 22,000 people sit and listen, not to mention the other million people gathered in church houses and homes listening over radio, internet, and cable.
This man has power and he uses it to help people do something better with their lives. I have had the privilege to meet this man in person on several occasions and each time, I am amazed by the aura around him and the intelligence that is apparent in everything he says.
This weekend was the 183rd annual general conference, where the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints gathers the Prophets and Apostles and other general authorities into one building and they teach the world simple truths of the gospel of Jesus Christ. Many are soft spoken and have great messages, but some lack the confidence to really grab the viewers attention. This is never the case with Jeffrey R Holland.
I have decided that I am going to search out as many of his talks, sermons, books, etc. as I can. He is fascinating and a bit of a role model. Future posts will update y'all on what I learn. Here is the latest conference talk of Jeffrey R Holland.
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