Taking up the Cross | Neal A. Maxwell | January 1976

About this episode

Neal A. Maxwell discusses the unique and defining nature of the cross each individual is called to bear.

The cross that we are each called to bear is unique and incomparable. The moment we choose to take it up is a defining moment in eternity. Click here to see the speech page. Support the show: https://ldsp-pay.ldschurch.org/donations/byu/byu-speeches.html See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

People in this episode

Guest: Neal A. Maxwell

Topics covered

• cross bearing
• spirituality
• faith
• personal growth
• eternity

Keywords

• cross
• spiritual journey
• faith
• eternal significance
• personal challenges

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Organizations: BYU Speeches

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