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....
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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...
The Sunnier Side of Doubt – January 27, 2008
In the middle of a cold winter it’s difficult to believe that summer’s warmth will ever come. Likewise, when we’re in the midst of heartache,...
Just a Few Simple Notes – January 20, 2008
The immortal words of Oscar Hammerstein inspire us today with their truth: My heart will be blessedWith the sound of music. 1 From the popular...
What Really Matters – January 13, 2008
At the scene of a disastrous house fire, a television news journalist interviewed a woman who had lost her home and all her belongings. “How...
Beginning Again – January 06, 2008
New beginnings are all around us. They come as the beginning of new days, weeks, months, or even years. With them come opportunities to improve...
Handel’s Messiah – December 30, 2007
In 1741, swimming in debt and out of favor as a composer, George Frideric Handel accepted a commission for a benefit concert in Dublin, Ireland....