Lifelines

Every Tuesday morning BYU's campus shuts down for an hour, and students are encouraged to gather in the basketball arena to hear a guest speaker deliver a speech on an unannounced topic of their choosing. These 'devotionals' have been delivered by many world dignitaries, but are most often given by LDS Church leaders and/or BYU faculty.

Roughly 2 years ago, a good friend of mine made me aware that recordings of the speeches, going back more than 70 years, are free via iTunes podcast or at the following link: http://speeches.byu.edu Since becoming aware of this resource, I've used it as a lifeline in times when I'm floundering--often searching by topic and finding answers to my questions while listening to these inspired speakers. Such was the case this morning after a difficult night as that same friend forwarded me a speech by John Groberg (the movie 'The Other Side of Heaven' was based on this man's life). The speech on life missions can be found at: HERE. 

Hyperlinks to other personal favorites include:

Truth: Richard G. Scott, 1978

Tragedy or Destiny?: Spencer W Kimball, 1955

Agency or inspiration, Which?: Bruce R. McConkie, 1978

Lord, Increase our Faith: Bruce R. McConkie, 1967

Cast not therefore away thy confidence: Jeffrey R. Holland, 1999

In the strength of the Lord: David A. Bednar, 2001

Called to serve: Neal A. Maxwell, 1994

If thou endure it well: Neal A. Maxwell, 1984

But for a small moment: Neal A. Maxwell, 1974

Seth