- March 17, 2013, Temple Dedication, Tegucigalpa, Honduras: “After an incredible discourse from Elder Jeffrey R. Holland about the comparison of temple goers being vicarious Saviors on the Mount just as Christ was our Savior, he took his glasses off. Up to this point, his entire talk had been in English and was translated by a wonderful Honduran brother. After he took his glasses off, he looked straight into everyone’s eyes it seemed: those that were in the room with him, as well as those watching it in other rooms in the Temple. I imagine that even those Honduran Saints that were watching it via satellite in Stake Centers across the nation felt the same thing I did: An immediate penetrating feeling of the Spirit. Right at that moment, Elder Holland bore the purest testimony in Spanish, bringing a rush of feelings and promptings that this Church, and its work, were true!” Clinton Brown
- March 17, 2013, Temple Dedication, Tegucigalpa, Honduras: “At the end of President Dieter F. Uchtdorf’s sermon during the temple dedication, he bore his testimony. In his words, “I know Jesus lives. He lives. I know this. He is the Head of this Church. I know we have a Prophet of God.” Clinton Brown
- Mormon 3:8-19…The apostles of Jerusalem and America will judge us
- 1 Nephi 12:9-10…Twelve Apostles will judge Lehi’s seed
- 1 Nephi 11:33-34…Twelve Apostles persecuted and killed after Christ’s death
- 1 Corinthians 4:9…Twelve Apostles persecuted and killed after Christ’s death
- Mosiah 2:6…We should see General Conference
- Ephesians 4:11 -13…11 And he gave some, apostles; and some, prophets; and some, evangelists; and some, pastors and teachers; 12 For the perfecting of the saints, for the work of the ministry, for the edifying of the body of Christ: 13 Till we all come in the unity of the faith, and of the knowledge of the Son of God, unto a perfect man, unto the measure of the stature of the fulness of Christ:
- Mosiah 2:8… And it came to pass that he began to speak to his people from the tower, and they could not all hear his words because of the greatness of the multitude; therefore he caused that the words which he spake should be written and sent forth among those that were not under the sound of his voice, that they might also receive his words.
- “January 14th, 1995 – Quito Ecuador- Jeffrey R. Holland Meeting – Saturday Elder Holland called President Hunter to tell him what he was going to do here in Quito. President Hunter told him to tell the missionaries that he loved them so much. I realized how much love the Savior has for me. I also realized that we have Angels all around us helping us and protecting us. They might even be our deceased loved ones.” – Clinton Brown Missionary Journal
- January 14th, 1995 – Saturday. Quito Ecuador – Jeffrey R. Holland Conference…”After we all went to the chapel and we waited for Jeffrey R. Holland. He came in and it was a great feeling to be in his presence. During his talk, his personality really showed. He has a great sense of humor. One time he went and kissed the translator on the cheek because he could not translate because the spirit was so strong. I had the opportunity to shake his hand which I’ll never forget. I also realized that the 12 Apostles love us. Elder Holland called President Hunter to tell him what he was going to do here in Quito. President Hunter told him to tell the missionaries that he loved them so much. I realized how much love the Savior has for me. I also realized that we have Angels all around us helping us and protecting us. They might even be our deceased loved ones.” – Clinton Brown Missionary Journal
- January 14th, 1995 – Saturday. Quito Ecuador – Jeffrey R. Holland Conference… “He said the missionaries and the General Authorities are the only ones that can preach the gospel 24 hours a day, and be a witness of Jesus Christ. I realized how powerful we can be, and the importance of our calling to bring Souls to Christ. By way of his words, I know he has seen Jesus Christ. I know Jesus Christ lives and directs this work. It’s wonderful to think of the love that Jesus and God has for us. Without missionaries, God’s work could not continue. He needs us to be instruments.” – Clinton Brown Missionary Journal
- April 28th, 1995 – Friday. Quito, Ecuador… “Elder Hanks & I had a good study. I kind of realized how special we really are. If you think of all the people that chose to be on Christ’s side are now living in millions of different worlds. The strongest spirits were sent here to this world because this is where they sacrificed Jesus Christ. This was the only world wicked enough to do it. In this world, in the Last Days, the valiant were sent here to be able to live in the most wicked time. The next most valiant would be the church members. Out of all of these valiant spirits, only a few go on a mission. They’re the chosen of the valiant. If you could just imagine how special we actually are. Then, on top of that, to be a leader among the chosen is something mind-boggling. I don’t know what I did in the pre-existence but the Lord has blessed me a ton. He has helped me want to be the best I can. I have this deep desire to be righteous. I want to be like the Apostles, just because they’re so righteous and so smart & so spiritual & so right. I’m realizing little by little my potential. I’m very far from it but I’ll keep striving for it. I’m so glad to be an Elder, and I feel very privileged to be a leader. Man, I pray that the Lord guides my words, thoughts & action. I want to help Him & His work so bad. I pray I can. I love this work. I’m blessed all day & every day. Even during the tests.” – Clinton Brown Missionary Journal
- “President Gordon B. Hinckley once told me, referring to himself as well as his Brethren of the General Authorities, “We are ordinary men called to do an extraordinary work.”” INSIGHTS From a Prophets Life – Russell M. Nelson by Sheri Dew, Page VIII
- 2 Nephi 11:3… And my brother, Jacob, also has seen him as I have seen him; wherefore, I will send their words forth unto my children to prove unto them that my words are true. Wherefore, by the words of three, God hath said, I will establish my word. Nevertheless, God sendeth more witnesses, and he proveth all his words