A Tie That Binds Us All
Marcus Roberts explains how music is a tie that binds us all together despite our differences. It also brings joy, peace, and inspiration.
Filling the World with Music of Faith
I love everything this university stands for and am truly honored to receive an honorary doctorate as a culminating event in my life.
Can You Hear the Music?
Elder Uchtdorf instructs that when we strive to incorporate the music of the Spirit into our daily lives, we receive favor from heaven.
Being in Tune: Minimizing Interference Beats
Following the prophets and avoiding pride and contention minimize the interference beats that stop us from being in harmony with the Spirit.
Creativity
God is a profoundly creative being, and He has made us that way too. Creativity helps us to bring light to the world and to find joy.
Depending on the Lord: Gospel Insights from a Musician
The story of a lifetime of service in the Church and as a musician teach us that we are completely dependent on the Lord for our success.
Power and Protection Provided by Worthy Music
Beautiful, reverent music can uplift and enlighten our homes and church meetings, while inappropriate, degrading music can hinder the Spirit.
Your Refined Heavenly Home
The nearer we get to God, the more easily our spirits are touched by refined and beautiful things. If we could part the veil and observe our heavenly home, we would be impressed with the cultivated minds and hearts of those who so happily live there.
The World Is Our Stage
Edward L. Blaser gives a history of many BYU performing groups, the places they visited, and the success that came from their performances.
Ordinary Lives, Extraordinary Miracles
There are six principles that can dramatically affect the outcome of our lives and bring us many wonderful blessings and miracles.
Centering the Arts in Christ
Centering the arts in Christ allows us to distinguish uplifting, edifying, and truly beautiful art and music from the degrading influences of the adversary.
“Watching It Rain”
David M. Randall invites us to "watch it rain," or in other words, use artwork as a means of envisioning the Savior and resisting temptation.
The Comprehending Soul: Open Minds and Hearts
To have a comprehending soul, we need to approach the gospel with a balance between our mind and heart. Alone, neither is enough.
The Arts and the Spirit of the Lord
Boyd K. Packer invites us to glorify God and invite the Spirit into our worship through reverent music and beautiful art.
A Funeral and a Mountain Top
Alma Sonne tells the story of a man who understood the sacred nature of every hymn, made evident as he requests unusual selections for his funeral.