United News: June 2008

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Council Discusses "Where Do We Go From Here?"

At the quarterly Council of Elders meetings May 21 and 22, the Council crafted and unanimously approved the following announcement about the results of the GCE ballot May 18:

My Daughter's Gift of Giving

2 minutes
When my four children were small, life was tough for us.

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From their home in Normandy, Daniel and Cindy Harper can see the English Channel.
God Is Making His Jewels, and You Are One of Them!

God Is Making His Jewels, and You Are One of Them!

10 minutes
When going through trials, do we first think of asking God to ease the pain or heal us quickly, or do we ask Him to finish in us what He started? For...

Three New Council Members Chosen, One Reselected

The General Conference of Elders selected three new Council members and returned one man to the Council in balloting May 18.

Lesson From Some Sisters

2 minutes
"To everything—turn, turn, turn"

New Strategic Plan and Operation Plan Approved

The new Strategic Plan developed by the Council of Elders and the Operation Plan developed by the administration were approved by the General Conference of Elders May 18. Here are excerpts from the introductory letters sent to the elders, along...

The End of Cheap Food and Energy: What's a Christian to Do?

2 minutes
The high standard of living in the developed world and the vast world population have been sustained by cheap energy.

FORWARD! "Lights in the World"

3 minutes
Yad Vashem is the name of the Holocaust museum in Jerusalem.

Where Do We Stand Before God?

3 minutes
As we look back on the Passover season, we have a reminder of an important process that should continue throughout the entire year—self-examination .

Is My Child Out of Control?

7 minutes
Helping our children learn how to behave in church can be challenging, but it can greatly benefit them throughout life.

I Can See Clearly Now (or Can I?)

2 minutes
To a 9-year-old it seemed like a great miracle—to be able to see clearly.

GCE Approves New Plan; Rescinds Move Approval

News from the General Conference of Elders

Will You Be a Spiritual Survivor? (Part 2)

9 minutes
Although this story is imaginary, what if you faced a similar scenario?

Gaining From Godly Correction

3 minutes
You have just strongly corrected your son. He was on a collision course leading to a solid brick wall!

42 Tour Greece; Israel in 2009

The spring Biblical Educational Tour traveled through southern Greece, with stops in Corinth, Olympia, Sparta and Athens. Forty-two enthusiastic participants enjoyed nine days of biblical instruction and touring.

How Long Is Long Enough to Pray About Something?

2 minutes
There are so many things that can fill our prayer time before God—health issues, jobs, finances, etc.

Turning the Hearts . . .How About a Date With Your Wife?

3 minutes
"I'll pick you up after work and let's go to your favorite restaurant for dinner. What do you say?"