Music & the Spoken Word Library

A Door of Opportunity – March 30, 2008

In the early years of the Revolutionary War, things did not look good for the fledgling American navy. In a period of three months, they...

New Life and New Hope – March 23, 2008

The coming of spring is a change we anticipate and welcome. After a cold winter, we rejoice in longer days and warmer temperatures. And as...

The Next Generation – March 16, 2008

In every family, each generation passes stories and traditions to the next. The knowledge and experiences that are transmitted in this way become a family’s...

A Chain of Goodwill – March 09, 2008

One act of kindness often leads to another—and another. Recently a man was waiting for his order in a drive-through lane when the driver behind...

Time to Connect – March 02, 2008

We live in a day of remarkable communication tools. New technologies allow us to connect with people anywhere in the world. Yet the irony is...

A Timeless Longing for Dignity and Freedom – February 24, 2008

On the first day of December 1955, a prim, middle-aged woman riding a bus home from work made a decision that would shake the country....

Finding Joy – February 17, 2008

One of the most popular courses taught at Harvard University is a class called “Positive Psychology.” In essence, the professor teaches how to find joy...

A Delicate Love – February 10, 2008

One of the best gifts parents can give their children is to love each other. When children notice that their parents like being together, when...

President Gordon B. Hinkley – A Leader and a Friend – February 03, 2008

The recent passing at age 97 of President Gordon B. Hinckley moves us to pay tribute to his remarkable life and leadership. We respectfully refer...