Quotes from LDS Speakers at RootsTech -- Do I detect a change?

I have been reading the LDS Church News and the Deseret News for the past couple of weeks as they report about the recent RootsTech 2015 Conference. I believe I detected a subtle change in the direction of the talks from previous months and years. Here are some quotes I found very interesting. Note that the quotes come from the ChurchNews not from transcripts of the talks.

Article:
RootsTech 2015: Blessings await those involved in family history and temple work
By Jason Swensen
LDS Church News
Published: Friday, Feb. 27 2015 11:29 a.m. MST

The article begins the the following statement:

Family history research can yield rich blessings — but those blessings are typically received after members accept personal accountability and get to work.

Quoting from Elder Enrique R. Falabella of the Seventy in a Spanish language session at the recent Family Discovery Day.

Elder Falabella said that experience taught him a vital lesson: Blessings often follow diligent labor. 

“Claiming blessings is like climbing a ladder — you have to climb the ladder to receive them,” he said. And so it is with family history research. 

The Church leader encouraged the audience to take three key steps up the “ladder.” 

1. Find your ancestors. 

Start by collecting the names and records of living relatives, and then gather those records of ancestors who have died, he said. Then add that information to FamilySearch and begin the indexing process. 

2. Take the names to the temple. 

Become worthy to enter the temple. Then take the names of ancestors to the temple and perform sacred ordinances on their behalf. 

“You will feel a greater connection with those on the other side of the veil,” he said. “It is a great spiritual experience to connect with your ancestors.” 

3. Teach others. 

Share the joy of family history and temple work with family and friends. 

“We have to be willing to help other people,” he said. 

By taking those three steps, members become worthy to receive precious blessings, promised Elder Falabella. Modern-day prophets and apostles have declared that faithful family history and temple work will yield blessings in “all aspects of life.” Such blessings include increased faith in Christ; a better understanding of eternal life; stronger ties to ancestors and living relatives, and an increased ability to withstand temptation. 

“It is your job to climb the ‘ladder,’ ” he said. “Blessings are waiting.”

Apparently, it now takes some work to do our family history.

Article:
RootsTech: 'Gathering, healing and sealing families'
By Marianne Holman Prescott
LDS Church News
Published: Saturday, Feb. 14 2015 9:12 p.m. MST
Updated: Saturday, Feb. 14 2015 9:12 p.m. MST

Quoting from Sister Carol McConkie of the Young Women General Presidency:

“The first step is to find the names of your ancestors,” Sister McConkie said. “This work is personal. You learn about the people in your family who came before you, people without whom you would not exist. We challenge you to seek, discover and find the names and the remarkable stories in your own family.” 

As individuals prayerfully seek, the Spirit of the Lord will guide them to find their family. After the names are found, it is important to take those names to the temple to perform ordinances on their behalf. 

“Family history work is the work of salvation, so, family history is clearly linked to the temple,” Sister Marriott said. “As you find the names of ancestors to take to the temple, you join with the Savior and therefore become unified in His mission to ‘bind up the broken hearted, to proclaim liberty to the captives, and [to open] the prison to them that [are] bound’ (Doctrine and Covenants 138:42). 

“There is no greater work, no more significant way to spend your free time, than learning how to find the names of your ancestors who died without the gospel, taking those names to the temple and teaching others how to do the same thing.”

Through finding names, taking them to the temple and teaching others to do the same, individuals are able to strengthen their understanding of their true identity, give hope during hard times, and be a powerful source of spiritual protection.

 Article:
RootsTech 2015: Elder Andersen adds to temple challenge
By Ryan Morgenegg
LDS Church News
Published: Saturday, Feb. 14 2015 9:10 p.m. MST

Quoting from Elder Neil L. Andersen of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles:

Explaining that there are often roadblocks with family history and temple work, Elder Andersen explained the need for perseverance. “Just like climbing a mountain, this work requires stamina, patience and diligence. As with anything important, there will be discouragement, disappointment and setbacks but there will be glimpses of eternity never before imagined. As you do your best, you will feel your abilities grow and your desire to advance this work will increase.”

My impressions:
What am I hearing? Family History takes time, effort and yes, work. I strongly agree. It may be fun, but it is not always easy. Let's get to work.