Music & the Spoken Word Library

It’s Not the Best, but It Could Be Worse – Sunday, June 01, 2014

A sweet older woman recently shared her perspective on life, developed over many years of navigating all its ups and downs. She said, “My health...

Honoring Our Heroes – Sunday, May 25, 2014

On February 3, 1943, the U.S. Army troopship Dorchester, part of a naval convoy, steamed steadily across the icy waters of the North Atlantic Ocean...

Thanks to Mothers – Sunday, May 11, 2014

When children are small, they thank their mothers all day long—and not always with words. Their delighted squeals express gratitude when their mothers push them...

An Eternal Perspective – Sunday, April 28, 2014

Our common lot is to be born into an imperfect world, filled with disappointment and unanswered questions. It is natural, in these circumstances, to worry...

The Abundant Life – Sunday, April 20, 2014

The appropriately named Dead Sea is one of the saltiest bodies of water on earth. As a result, it cannot support life. Neither plants nor...

Handel’s Messiah – Sunday, April 13, 2014

For more than 250 years, millions of people all over the world have marveled at the sound and majesty of George Frideric Handel’s sacred oratorio...

Blessed Are the Meek – Sunday, April 06, 2014

The prophet Moses is one of the great leaders in history. He is honored and revered in multiple faith traditions worldwide. Raised as a prince...

Teamwork – Sunday, April 04, 2014

When we think of good teamwork, we often think of championship sports teams who work together to accomplish great things. But a community can also...

Just Do What You Can – Sunday, March 30, 2014

We can’t do everything for everyone, but that shouldn’t stop us from doing something for someone. Noted author and religious leader Neal A. Maxwell was...