Elder Cook

 

Elder Quentin L. Cook

Official Biography

"Get to know him" article

General Conference talks by Elder Cook (first two as a seventy)

Some repeating themes I noticed - teach children, follow the prophet, trials and adversity, music and harmony, references to England (where he served his mission), civility in relationships, avoiding distractions, temples, ordinances and covenants, preparing to meet God.

"Prophets are inspired to provide us with prophetic priorities to protect us from danger."

"The refiner's fire is real, and qualities of character and righteousness that are forged in the furnace of affliction perfect and purify us and prepare us to meet God."

"If we allow our culture to reduce the special relationships that children have with mothers and grandmothers and others who nurture them, we will come to regret it."

"There is a seriousness of purpose that must undergird our approach to life and all our choices. Distractions and rationalizations that limit progress are harmful enough, but when they diminish faith in Jesus Christ and His Church, they are tragic."

October 1996 - Rejoice!

October 2003 - Are You a Saint?

October 2007 - Live by Faith and Not by Fear (joy and rejoice)

April 2008 - Give Heed unto the Prophets' Words

October 2008 - "Hope Ya Know, We had a Hard Time" (use prayer, gratitude, and obedience to help us deal successfully with adversity and trials)

April 2009 - Our Father's Plan - Big Enough for All His Children

October 2009 - Stewardship - A Sacred Trust (think about giving an accounting to the Savior - keep family pure)

April 2010 - We Follow Christ (how we relate to and interact with each other, including how we disagree, is a measure of our willingness to follow Jesus Christ)

October 2010 - Let There be Light! (protect families and brotherhood of man)

April 2011 - LDS Women are Incredible!

October 2011 - The Songs They could not Sing (adversity)

April 2012 - In Tune with the Music of Faith (stay in harmony with promptings of the Spirit, study scriptures, teach children)

October 2012 - Can Ye Feel So Now?

April 2013 - Personal Peace - The Reward of Righteousness

October 2013 - Lamentations of Jeremiah: Beware of Bonage (make sacrifices for the rising generation - beware of distractions and addictions - the righteous are to help gather Israel)

April 2014 - Roots and Branches

October 2014 - Choose Wisely (good, better, best)

April 2015 - The Lord is My Light (be like sunflowers - follow the sun (Son), flourish and become glorious)

October 2015 - Shipshape and Bristol Fashion: Be Temple Worthy in Good Times and Bad Times

April 2016 - See Yourself in the Temple

October 2016 - Valiant in the Testimony of Jesus

April 2017 - Foundations of Faith

October 2017 - The Eternal Everyday (humility)

April 2018 - Prepare to Meet God

October 2018 - Deep and Lasting Conversion to Heavenly Father and the Lord Jesus Christ

April 2019 - Great Love for Our Father's Children

October 2019 - Adjustments to Strengthen Youth 

April 2020 - The Blessing of Continuing Revelation to Prophets and Personal Revelation to Guide Our Lives

I actually have a personal interaction story to relate concerning Elder Cook. He came to Florida during the Fort Lauderdale Temple open house to personally conduct the tours for some dignitaries, including Governor Scott, other elected officials, and a group of Jewish leaders. As one of the people responsible for making sure those tours flowed smoothly, I got to inconspicuously follow along. What a treat to hear a living apostle answer heartfelt questions and bear testimony of the truths of the gospel!