Despite hardships, they persist and push forward to an unseen future, visible only with the eye of faith. How did they get here? Pioneers of all types are driven by the desire, deep in the human soul, to make a difference, to make the world better-even if only for future generations. Her “better world” involved groundbreaking research in infant care and 70 years of bringing health and healing to children. Fe del Mundo, who founded the first pediatric hospital in the Philippines.
2 Or consider the pioneering spirit of Dr. To her “a better world” meant helping her homeland of Sri Lanka establish a national identity and stability after centuries of colonial rule. Take for example Sirimavo Bandaranaike, who in 1960 became the first female prime minister in history. Their journeys take them into the unknowns of science, art, medicine, technology, communication, human rights, and more. There are many other kinds of pioneers worldwide who draw from that same well of determination. Might as well be you!”įor the pioneers John Benson met, that better world was a place where they could worship and serve God in peace. And it will remain undiscovered until someone’s brave enough to go get it. What inspires people to leave the familiar in favor of the unknown? We might call it the “pioneering spirit.” It’s the spirit that whispers, “There’s something better out there-a better world. How did they get here? Well, that’s a much bigger question, and wagons, handcarts, and ox teams are only part of the answer. They came from many places, mostly Europe, Canada, and New England. The answer to John’s first question is simple. “Where did they come from?” he later wrote in his journal. Afterward, as John continued his journey, these pioneers stayed in his mind. They insisted that he join them for dinner. But on his way, John was surprised when he crossed paths with several thousand others who in the last two years had settled in the desert wilderness of the Salt Lake Valley. The American West was sparsely populated in those days. On July 24, 1849, John Benson was headed west, drawn by the prospect of gold in California. Lyrics: John Daniel Thompson McAllister and Lucile Cardon Reading “Hornpipe,” from Water Music (organ solo) For information on other airtimes, visit “Airing Schedules” at. The Music & the Spoken Word broadcast airs live via TV, radio, and internet stream on Sunday at 9:30 a.m.
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