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This Week - April 28, 2024
That Incorrigible Class
Broadcast Date: April 28, 2024
One of the greatest keys to our happiness is service. Over the years I’ve worked many different kinds of employment at varying rates of pay, and I’ve come to the conclusion that no one pays better wages than God, and provides a more rewarding working environment while doing so. May I share a story?
“What! Me teach that class of…
The Master Teacher
Broadcast Date: April 28, 2024
In the time of Jesus, the Feast of Tabernacles was held in October and was one of the three great feasts that the Lord had commanded the Israelites to celebrate. Jesus delayed going up to the great feast effectively heightening the anticipation and speculation surrounding Him.
“Where is he?” the people murmured among themselves.…
The Wisdom of Daniel
Broadcast Date: April 28, 2024
In Moses’ time God cared what His people ate and drank. But today – well, have we advanced so much that He’s no longer concerned with our diet? I promise you, He who never changes hasn’t changed, and He still cares. What we do to our bodies we do to our mind[s] and spirit[s]; what we do to our spirits we do to our bodies, as illustrated…
Erastus Snow
Broadcast Date: April 28, 2024
May 6, 1847 – along the Platte River on the Oregon Trail:
29-year-old Erastus Snow was given the responsibility to watch over the cattle belonging to the Mormon Vanguard Company as they journeyed west. The reason why – they were in buffalo country, and if those valuable cattle were not carefully guarded, they would wander into the…
Only God Gives A's
Broadcast Date: April 28, 2024
You know, sometimes life would be so unfair if we didn’t have an omnipotent friend for a friend, as this story illustrates.
Bret entered the university majoring in English with his eyes set on going to law school, but he would have to get straight A’s in order to get in. Well, that’s all well and good, but unfortunately one of his…
Last Week
Joseph Smith Sr.
Broadcast Date: April 21, 2024
February 1829: Notwithstanding the snow and cold, Father Joseph Smith Sr., now in his 58th year, arrived in Harmony, Pennsylvania in company with his son, Samuel, to visit his other son, Joseph Smith Jr., and his wife Emma. The work of translating the Book of Mormon was in process, but progressing slowly. In the course of that visit, Father Smith humbly “desired to…
My Mind Was Flooded with Ideas
Broadcast Date: April 21, 2024
In 1963, Alvin and his family found their faith in God. Excited and determined, they set out on a new life. Unfortunately, Alvin’s present job as a baker consumed long hours of his family time. So, he began to search for new employment that would allow him to spend more time with his family as they grew in their newfound faith. After some struggle, a job was found…
The Waters of Life
Broadcast Date: April 21, 2024
Word reached Jesus that His friend and forerunner, John the Baptist, had been martyred. Desiring to be alone with His apostles, Jesus crossed over the Sea of Galilee to Bethsaida on the northeastern shore. The crowds followed Him, and soon there were thousands. Filled with compassion, Jesus taught and ministered to them. Late that day He miraculously fed the…
Remember Them No More
Broadcast Date: April 21, 2024
I have a thought just for those who – well, who might be still haunted by the mistakes of their past:
Years ago, a man was asked to serve as bishop. One night in the middle of the night, he was awakened by the doorbell. Standing there at his door was one of the young men that he knew very well.
“I have to talk to you, Bishop,” he said. “I’ve just done something…
Run Away to Jesus
Broadcast Date: April 21, 2024
You know, there are times, I think, when we all feel like we’re completely alone in a great big world, and that no one cares. A friend of mine recently shared an experience of a time when she felt like the whole world was against her. And – and as she told me that story – of a time when she was just a little girl of about 4 years of age, she shared some profound…
