Our stake theme this year is, “We will walk with Jesus Christ, becoming lifelong disciples of Him.”

I am reminded of a group of saints we read about in the Book of Mormon, Another Testament of Jesus Christ, who learned to walk with Jesus Christ.  Mormon addresses this group of church members as follows, “Wherefore, I would speak unto you that are of the church, that are the peaceable followers of Christ, and that have obtained a sufficient hope by which ye can enter into the rest of the Lord, from this time henceforth until ye shall rest with him in heaven. And now my brethren, I judge these things of you because of your peaceable walk with the children of men.” (Moroni 7:3-4).

Mormon explains that he was able to judge that they were peaceable followers of Christ and could tell they had sufficient hope because of their "peaceable walk with the children of men.”

If we walk with Jesus Christ as His true followers, then we will walk peaceably with our fellow brothers and sisters here on earth. And this peaceable walk will be a sign of our discipleship.

President Dallin H. Oaks taught the following in the April 2026 General Conference, “Peacemakers! How it would change the world if followers of Christ would forgo harsh and hurtful words in all their communications.

My brothers and sisters, as followers of Christ, let us follow Him by forgoing contention and by using the language and methods of peacemakers. In our families and other personal relationships, let us avoid what is harsh and hateful. Let us seek to be holy, like our Savior, in whose holy name, the name of Jesus Christ, I testify, amen.”

It is my hope that we can each choose the peaceable walk of true disciples of Jesus Christ.  He will help strengthen and expand our efforts and abilities.

Brent Weed
Stake Presidency Second Counselor  
Appleton Wisconsin Stake