Little By little- Sunday, October 29, 2017
A French proverb says that “little by little, the bird builds its nest.”In the 1830s, the noted writer Thomas Carlyle learned this truth in a...
Music & the Spoken Word Library
Face the Sun – Sunday, October 15, 2017
How often have you caught yourself ruminating over something that happened in the past, wishing you had said something or done something differently? We’ve all...
To Become Less Lonely – Sunday, October 8, 2017
If you’ve ever felt lonely, you’re not alone. Most of us feel that way from time to time. In fact, in our busy and so-called...
“Scene in the Form of a Prayer” – Sunday, October 1, 2017
Why is it that so much of life’s profound beauty has roots in heartache and sorrow? There seems to be something about human nature that...
The Tabernacle—a Beloved Companion and Friend- Sunday, September 24, 2017
The Tabernacle on Temple Square has been the well-known home of The Tabernacle Choir for 150 years. Millions have entered these walls since it was...
Look up and Look Around – Sunday, September 17, 2017
Not long ago, people across the country put their lives on hold for a few minutes, gathered with friends and strangers, and gazed into the...
The Need to Be Appreciated – Sunday, September 10, 2017
We all know that every person has basic needs: food, water, shelter. But we don’t often think of some less-visible needs. The philosopher and psychologist...
Work: The Best Medicine – Sunday, September 3, 2017
Most of us spend a good portion of our day working. Whether in an office, classroom, or construction site; the garden, home, factory, or field,...
A Better Direction – Sunday, August 27, 2017
Into every life come moments of rejection. Large or small, rejections sting—and sometimes keep stinging for a long time. For example, a man toiled many...