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More than a hundred years ago, Eliza Hewitt, a young schoolteacher, took an afternoon stroll in a Philadelphia park, her eyes bright with the glow of the moment. It was spring, and she was feeling the warmth of the sun for the first time in months. Eliza had been bed-ridden all winter because a hostile […]
A home filled with the beautiful sound of music is a welcome reprieve from a noisy world. It doesn’t take a musician to know that good music can bring families together as few things can. It’s difficult to be angry, sarcastic, or contentious for long when sacred strains fill the home. Families who sing or […]
We stand at the nation’s memorial to those who fought for freedom during the dark days of World War II. Nearly 60 years after the final surrender of the war—this magnificent memorial was built as a reminder of the price of freedom. The memorial includes 56 pillars representing America’s states and territories, which gave hundreds […]
During this year we commemorate 75 years of continuous broadcasting. Today’s message was given by Richard L. Evans in 1968. “We are most of us very lonely in this world; you who have any who love you, cling to them and thank God.”1 These words from an unknown source suggest something of the searching of […]
Few things in this world bear the power of a mother’s heartfelt prayer. John Newton’s earliest memories with his devoted but frail mother recall afternoons spent praying and memorizing hymns and Bible passages. His mother died when he was seven years old, but her tearful prayers for him would leave a lifelong impression. John Newton […]
With the recent passing of Marjorie Pay Hinckley, a beloved mother and grandmother, many gathered at her funeral to pay tribute and express love. More than one speaker remembered her gentle way, her sense of humor, her cheerfulness, and most of all, her love. No one remarked on the kind of car she drove or […]
How busy we are changes over the stages of life. A teenager thinks that life simply cannot get any busier than it is right now. But ask a couple with a young family about busyness, or parents of those teenagers, and they’ll have something to say about how hectic life can be. Some of us […]
During this year we commemorate 75 years of continuous broadcasting. Today’s message was delivered by Richard L. Evans in 1955. When our children are young and very dependent upon us, sometimes perhaps we think what we would do if we were more free from responsibility. And then the time comes when we are free from […]
After finishing his great literary work on the French Revolution, Thomas Carlyle gave his manuscript to John Stuart Mill to read. By mistake, Mill’s maid used the manuscript to start a fire. When Carlyle learned of this, he felt utterly hopeless. Years of hard work up in smoke! He thought he could never rewrite it. […]
In Matthew we read that “where two or three are gathered together in my name, there am I in the midst of them.”1 In 1739 in London, England, one such small gathering occurred. Charles Wesley met with his fledgling flock in an old, deserted iron foundry to preach and sing praises to God. This first […]
The week before Jesus rose triumphant from the tomb, He left the comforts of Bethany and went to Jerusalem. Along the way, Jesus sent two of His disciples to get a colt that had not been ridden before—not a stately steed but a donkey, ready and willing to serve his master. Upon this humble animal […]
During this year we commemorate 75 years of continuous broadcasting. Today’s message was delivered by Richard L. Evans in 1970. The swift passing of the seasons brings all of us at times to think upon the length of life, as friends and loved ones come and leave, and as we ourselves face always such uncertainties. […]
Dreams often begin when we lack something. We want something better, something that seems out of reach. Some dreams become more vivid at Christmastime or when our birthday is near. But for many children, dreams are more urgent. They dream of a proper education, sufficient food, or shoes when it rains. These dreams left unfulfilled […]
Appearing on every masterpiece is the artist’s signature, and yet art historians will tell you that paintings testify of the artist’s style and execution and can be identified even without the signature. Rembrandt is known for his rich colors and almost imperceptible brush strokes, while Michelangelo uses light to define the majesty of the human […]
“I’ll cast on [God] my ev’ry care and wait for thee, sweet hour of prayer!”1 We live in a time when drawing upon the powers of heaven through prayer is needed more than ever. So much about our lives can fill our days with worry and keep us awake at night with anxiety: we have […]
During this year we commemorate 75 years of continuous broadcasting. Today’s message was delivered by Richard L. Evans in 1952. It has sometimes been suggested that to make us fully thankful, everything we have should be taken from us, and then one at a time, each cherished and essential thing should be given back to […]
In 1833 a young English clergyman, John Henry Newman, was traveling in Italy when he grew gravely ill. He was nursed by his servant for nearly a month before he finally had the strength to carry on. He boarded a boat, aching to return home and do the work he was ordained to do. But […]
Love changes over time—and so do those who love. The love of newlyweds is different from the love of a couple who has been through years of life’s ups and downs together. The love of parents for a newborn is different from the love for that same child now grown. The scope and feeling of […]
From the time European settlements first appeared on the North American continent until the middle of the 19th century, communication between the Old World and the New World was difficult. A letter took anywhere from six weeks to four months to find its recipient. Imagine writing a letter posing a question about the weather in […]
The Old North Church, an Anglican church where sea captains and merchants loyal to the crown worshipped, is most famous as the place where two lanterns were hung in the tower to warn that British troops were arriving in Boston. Paul Revere, one of the Sons of Liberty, enlisted the help of the church’s sexton […]
During this year we commemorate 75 years of continuous broadcasting. Today’s message was delivered by Richard L. Evans in 1966. “If one by one we counted people out for the least fault,” wrote Robert Frost, “it wouldn’t take us long to get so we had no one left to live with.” We may well think […]
We don’t always realize the impact a few words can have on our children. We wonder if they hear us when we ask them to work a little harder, keep their rooms clean, and keep their promises. Maybe if we consider our words more carefully, our children will too. After all, words can be the […]
A small woman with a big heart made a world of difference. Born in Yugoslavia with the given name of Agnes, she changed her name to Teresa upon taking her religious vows. Mother Teresa, as she came to be known, lived an exceptional life of love and service, first to the poor in India and […]
It is hard to imagine spring this time of year, with much of our world blanketed in ice and snow. But when the thaw comes, a mass migration begins. Thousands of geese wing their way home. Some fly from southwestern Europe to Scandinavia, others from the Gulf of Mexico to the Arctic. Using the natural […]
During this year we commemorate 75 years of continuous broadcasting. Today’s message was written and presented by Richard L. Evans on October 12, 1947. It sometimes seems that we live as if we wondered when life was going to begin. It isn’t always clear just what we are waiting for, but some of us sometimes […]
Two thousand years ago, in a quiet stable in Bethlehem, the world changed. The Prince of Peace and Salvation was born. Angels sang hosannas to those who had ears to hear. A bright star in the heavens proclaimed His birth to those who had eyes to see. A newborn King would bring joy, not just […]
And it came to pass in those days, that there went out a decree from Caesar Augustus, that all the world should be taxed. And all went to be taxed, every one into his own city. And Joseph also went up from Galilee, out of the city of Nazareth, into Judaea, unto the city of […]
We often find ourselves humming a tune that seems to bring a little joy to the mundane. We don’t always know where it comes from, but for some reason it makes us feel good. “Hark! The Herald Angels Sing” is one of those tunes. Imagine this hymn being sung in 18th-century England. This was long […]
During this year we commemorate 75 years of continuous broadcasting. Today’s message was written and presented by Richard L. Evans on December 25, 1955. On this day, and even at this hour, there comes into our consciousness a sense of countless scenes and settings that we should like to look in upon, across this beloved […]
Today in this venerable setting of our nation’s capital, we remember with thanksgiving those who went before. We look back through history that we might more fully appreciate today’s blessings and tomorrow’s promise. In this country we celebrate Thanksgiving every autumn. This holiday hearkens back to 1621 when the pilgrims of Plymouth invited their Indian […]