Music & the Spoken Word Library

“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...

Maturity Is More than Years – Sunday, August 20, 2017

It’s fair to say that the world would be better if people were a little more mature. We hear of conflict and anger on our...

Don’t Believe Everything You Think – Sunday, August 13, 2017

We’ve all heard the wise advice “Don’t believe everything you hear.” But there’s also wisdom in a similar idea: “Don’t believe everything you think,” because...

Small Gestures of Kindness – Sunday, August 6, 2017

It’s been said that the little things are the big things. This applies to many aspects of life, but especially to the small courtesies, the...