If you have ever seen The Other Side of Heaven, you are familiar with John H. Groberg. He is the main character in that movie. This is a beautiful talk he gave in 1984 to the General Conference of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. The original talk with video can be found here. Terms of use of this talk can be found here.

 

The Power of Keeping the Sabbath Day Holy

by John H. Groberg

 

How I pray for the Spirit of the Lord to continue to be with all of us, as it has been thus far.

The injunction from God to “Remember the sabbath day, to keep it holy” (Ex. 20:8) has been in force throughout human history. There is power in keeping the Sabbath day holy. I testify that God lives, that we are his children, that he loves us, and that he gives us commandments so he can bless us as we keep them and thereby have joy. As we keep the Sabbath day holy he will bless us, and we will achieve a quiet power for good as individuals, as families, and as nations, that we cannot obtain in any other way.

Let me give two examples: Continue reading “I have been through Cache Valley on a Sunday” →