Renlund's poodle Lady, given two balls to fetch, runs back and forth and finally gives up.
Too many concerns overwhelm without an eternal focus
Dale G. Renlund, 2026
Read the story ↗Matthew 11-12; Luke 11
March 8 to March 14
57 conference talks are built on these chapters.
What these chapters teach
Pick one and the stories and talks below follow it.
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1 to 3 of 56The verse speakers come back to
28Come unto me, all ye that labour and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest. 29Take my yoke upon you, and learn of me; for I am meek and lowly in heart: and ye shall find rest unto your souls. 30For my yoke is easy, and my burden is light.
Matthew 11:28-30 ↗, the main scripture in 29 talks
Talks built on these chapters
- Matthew 11:28-30Broken Things to Mend ↗Jeffrey R. Holland, 2006Come unto Christ in your distress and do not give up, for he can mend what is broken
- Matthew 11:28-30Smiling Faces and Grateful Hearts ↗Carlos A. Godoy, 2025Center your life on Jesus Christ and face trials with joy and gratitude
- Matthew 11:28-30Jesus Christ at the Center of Our Lives ↗Jose L. Alonso, 2024Put Jesus Christ at the center of your life to find peace and strength in trials
- Matthew 11:28-30Finding Refuge from the Storms of Life ↗Ricardo P. Giménez, 2020Build on Christ and trust His Atonement as refuge in every trial.
- Matthew 11:28-30The Healing Power of Jesus Christ ↗Cristina B. Franco, 2020Come unto Jesus Christ and He will heal your brokenness and make you whole.
- Matthew 11:28-30Bear Up Their Burdens with Ease ↗David A. Bednar, 2014Yoke yourself to Christ by covenant and rely on His strengthening power
- Matthew 11:28-30The Way ↗Lawrence E. Corbridge, 2008Follow Jesus Christ, the only way, and never give up
- Matthew 11:28-30He Heals the Heavy Laden ↗Dallin H. Oaks, 2006Come to Christ, whose Atonement will either remove your burden or strengthen you to bear it.
- Matthew 11:28-29Hope in Christ ↗Barbara W. Winder, 1986Rely on Christ, whose atonement and example give hope to overcome any trial.
- Matthew 11:28–30“Come unto Me” ↗Howard W. Hunter, 1990Come unto Christ and take his yoke to find rest
- Matthew 11:28Christ: The Light That Shines in Darkness ↗Sharon Eubank, 2019Stay connected to Christ by keeping covenants, and help others do the same
- Matthew 11:28-30Discipleship ↗James E. Faust, 2006Become a disciple of Christ through daily obedience and self-discipline
- Matthew 11:28-29“Come and See” ↗Alexander B. Morrison, 2000Come to Jesus Christ and you will know Him and be changed.
- Matthew 11:28-30Jesus Christ Is Relief ↗Camille N. Johnson, 2023Yoke yourself to Christ through covenants and let Him, and His people, lift your burdens.
- Matthew 11:28-30Wilt Thou Be Made Whole? ↗Timothy J. Dyches, 2013Come to Christ in faith, repent and forgive, and He will make you whole
- Matthew 11:28-29Rest unto Your Souls ↗Per G. Malm, 2010Come unto Christ and guard against what hollows the soul so you can find His rest.
- Matthew 11:28Blessed by Living Water ↗Kathleen H. Hughes, 2003Drink deeply of Christ's living water to be healed and to bless others.
- Matthew 11:28-30Our Mission of Saving ↗Gordon B. Hinckley, 1991Make your life a mission of rescuing those in need around you
- Matthew 11:28-30Count Your Blessings ↗Yoshihiko Kikuchi, 1984Do not judge the Lord by your small wisdom; trust Him in suffering and count your blessings.
- Matthew 11:28-30O America, America ↗Mark E. Petersen, 1979Return to God and fully obey Christ, the only sure way for nations to escape desolation.
- Luke 11:1The Lord Jesus Christ Teaches Us to Pray ↗Juan A. Uceda, 2016Pray sincerely from the heart, seeking the Father's will, as Jesus did
- Matthew 11:28Turn to the Lord ↗Donald L. Hallstrom, 2010In any trial or offense, turn to the Lord without delay
- Matthew 11:28-30Do You Want to Be Happy? ↗Yoon Hwan Choi, 2023Stay on the covenant path to find happiness.
- Matthew 11:29Meek and Lowly of Heart ↗David A. Bednar, 2018Seek and develop Christlike meekness: responsive, submissive and self-restrained
- Matthew 11:28Yes, Lord, I Will Follow Thee ↗Eduardo Gavarret, 2014Decide today to tell the Lord yes and follow His voice
- Matthew 11:29Be Meek and Lowly of Heart ↗Ulisses Soares, 2013Become meek like Christ by daily improvement, self-control and humility
- Matthew 11:28-30Overcome the World and Find Rest ↗Russell M. Nelson, 2022Overcome the world through your covenants with God, and you will find rest.
- Matthew 11:28-29Return and Receive ↗M. Russell Ballard, 2017Set life goals that lead you to return to God and receive His blessings
- Matthew 11:28-30People to People ↗David B. Haight, 1981Find, love and patiently fellowship those who have drifted from the Church
- Matthew 11:28-29The Savior’s Ministry ↗Delbert L. Stapley, 1974Come to know Christ, follow His example of prayer, and repent
- Matthew 11:28-30His Yoke Is Easy and His Burden Is Light ↗J. Anette Dennis, 2022Lay down judgment and take up the Savior's yoke of love and compassion.
- Matthew 11:28-30Remembering the Lord’s Love ↗Kathleen H. Hughes, 2006Remember and seek the Lord's love so His peace strengthens you and your home
- Matthew 11:28Beginning Again ↗Hugh W. Pinnock, 1982Repent and begin again now, fully and without looking back
- Luke 11:9Reading the Scriptures ↗Howard W. Hunter, 1979Set aside a regular time each day to study and ponder the scriptures prayerfully.
- Matthew 12:39-40Forsake Not Your Own Mercy ↗Matthew S. Holland, 2025Do not turn away from Christ's mercy; cry to God and turn to the temple.
- Matthew 11:28-30Jesus Christ: The Caregiver of Our Soul ↗Ulisses Soares, 2021Repent and trust Christ, who saves us and carries our burdens
- Matthew 11:28-30“I Will Not Fail Thee, nor Forsake Thee” ↗Thomas S. Monson, 2013Trust that God will not forsake you, and endure trials with gratitude
- Matthew 11:28-30Looking Back and Moving Forward ↗Thomas S. Monson, 2008Come back to the Lord, who leads His Church and lifts us in trials
- Matthew 11:28-29A Time for Hope ↗Ardeth G. Kapp, 1986Plant your feet on the path to the celestial kingdom and never give up hope.
- Matthew 11:28-30Humble Souls at Altars Kneel ↗Jeremy R. Jaggi, 2025Come humbly to the Lord's altars through sacrament and temple covenants
- Matthew 11:28–30God Knows and Loves You ↗Alan T. Phillips, 2023Know your divine identity and turn to a Father who knows and loves you
- Matthew 12:24-26The Book of Mormon—a Book from God ↗Tad R. Callister, 2011Read the Book of Mormon; it is the word of God and a second witness of Christ.
- Matthew 11:28-30Service in the Church ↗Spencer H. Osborn, 1984Take Christ's yoke by balancing service, learning of Him, and staying meek.
- Matthew 11:28-30Salvation Comes through the Church ↗Mark E. Petersen, 1973Stay in the Lord's Church, for salvation is found only through it
- Matthew 11:28-30The Words of Christ and the Holy Ghost Will Lead Us to the Truth ↗Takashi Wada, 2024Feast on the words of Christ and follow the Holy Ghost, and they will show you what to do.
- Matthew 11:28-30Hope in Christ ↗M. Russell Ballard, 2021Every member, single or married, belongs and has hope of every blessing through Christ.
- Matthew 11:29-30With the Power of God in Great Glory ↗David A. Bednar, 2021Bind yourself to Christ through covenants to be armed with His power.
- Matthew 11:29-30Priesthood Responsibilities ↗Claudio R. M. Costa, 2009fulfill your duties to family, work, the Church and your own growth
- Matthew 11:28-30Stay on the High Road ↗Gordon B. Hinckley, 2004Walk the high road and do not drop the ball
- Luke 11:1-4Watch Over and Strengthen ↗Henry B. Eyring, 2000See every call as a trust from God and do a lot of praying to fulfill it.
- Matthew 12:34–37Your Name Is Safe in Our Home ↗Cree-L Kofford, 1999Never speak evil of others; keep every name safe in your home
- Matthew 11:28-30The Priesthood in Action ↗Thomas S. Monson, 1992Be ready to answer the Lord's call to serve, as Samuel did
- Matthew 12:36Christlike Communications ↗L. Lionel Kendrick, 1988Speak to others as the Savior would, in love and truth
- Matthew 11:7–13“What Went Ye Out … to See?” ↗Gerald E. Melchin, 1988Living prophets are truly called of God
- Matthew 12:34-37Reverent and Clean ↗Dallin H. Oaks, 1986Keep your language reverent and clean, honoring the sacred names of God.
- Matthew 11:15Ears to Hear ↗Henry B. Eyring, 1985Tune your heart to hear God's voice through His servants, and no calling will overwhelm you.
- Matthew 12:48-50Relationships ↗William Grant Bangerter, 1976Help gather God's family by doing family history and temple work.
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