Heart Smiles Episode #24 - Balm of Gilead

The prophet Jeremiah preached to a people who were beyond saving. His own sorrow, frustrations, and hopelessness are echoed in his oft quoted lament, "Is there no balm in Gilead?"

In this podcast, we look into exactly what he meant and reflect on times when we, too, sometimes feel that there is no balm - no soothing, no rest - from our own modern challenges.

But there IS a balm in Gilead. And there IS relief from our current troubles. We just have to apply it...

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Heart Smiles episode #23: Isaac and Rebekah - a Lesson in Love

"Choose your love and love your choice!" Those words were spoken by President Monson as counsel for us all to cherish our spouses and are demonstrated beautifully in the love story of Isaac and Rebekah. 

Come with me to Genesis 24 and see just how easy it is to love the one you chose (or, in Isaac's case, kind of chose...)

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Heart Smiles Episode #22: Job - A Lesson in Trial Management

This week we discover the heart-touching literary masterpiece from the Old Testament - the Book of Job.

Job's steady righteousness through the good and terrible will have us asking how can someone really be that good - and he will tell us his secret!

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Heart Smiles Episode #21: King Solomon and Spiritual Gifts

If you could ask for anything - anything in the entire world - what would you ask for?

Bigger house? Nicer car? More to do? Less to do?

The new King Solomon got the chance to ask for whatever he wanted and his request shines light into our own lives, illuminating our understanding of just how willing the Savior is to give us the gifts we want and need!

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