Music & the Spoken Word Library

Laurels For The Living – Sunday, May 30, 1982

At first thought, Christ's injunction to "...let the dead bury their dead,"1 seems somewhat harsh. It may appear especially insensitive at this time of year...

Investment of Time – Sunday, May 23, 1982

"Sunrise, sunset, swiftly fly the years. One season following another, laden with happiness and tears..." Those words—full of reminiscence and poignant with meaning—remind us that...

Abundance vs. Disappointment – Sunday, May 16, 1982

The Savior said, "I am come that they might have life, and that they might have it more abundantly."1 There is an abundance to righteous...

Something To Take With You – Sunday, May 09, 1982

A young boy known for behavior problems was pushed from one foster home to another until one family was found who kept him for many...

Never Give Up – Sunday, May 02, 1982

Several years ago, a young athlete crouched poised in the starting blocks at the beginning of the high hurdles competition. Behind him was a good...

Rx For Healthful Living – Sunday, April 25, 1982

The invigorating activities of the springtime season seem to be a natural reminder for us to alter and improve our physical actions. The annual renewal...

The Happiness of God – Sunday, April 18, 1982

Happiness—a universal goal. But perhaps some of us have a hard time remembering when we were really happy; remembering when we laughed for the sheer...

My Kingdom is Not Of This Earth – Sunday, April 11, 1982

Perhaps the longest hours mortals have ever suffered were those of the Jewish Sabbath just after Jesus Christ was crucified. His disciples scattered.  His followers...

Jesus Wept – Sunday, April 04, 1982

Among the most poignant scriptures to be found in the sacred writings of Christianity is that which is recorded in the New Testament gospel of...