Music & the Spoken Word Library

Becoming Better Than When We Started – Sunday, November 05, 2023

In 1978, Nobel Prize winner Aleksandr Solzhenitsyn spoke at Harvard’s commencement ceremony. The students in the audience had reason to be proud of their accomplishments....

Built Upon A Rock – Sunday, October 29, 2023

Edinburgh has been the capital city of Scotland since the 15th century. It is known for its rich history and culture. But most people know...

Observing God’s Hand in His Handiwork – Sunday, October 22, 2023

We live in a time when people value busyness. If your schedule is full and your to-do list is long, people assume you’re living a...

To the Rescue (La Pulga) – Sunday, October 15, 2023

At first, September 19, 1985, seemed like a normal day here in Mexico City, as millions of good, hardworking people busily began their morning. Then,...

Each Day is a Special Occasion – Sunday, October 08, 2023

The story is told of a man who was looking through his wife’s belongings shortly after she passed away. In her dresser, he found a...

Steps toward Him – Sunday, October 01, 2023

Every so often, life gives us little moments that help us understand some of the meaning behind the words “Dearest children, God is near you.”[i]...

Daily Care and Keeping – Sunday, September 24, 2023

Years ago, a couple planted a vegetable garden for the first time. Eagerly looking forward to fresh produce later in the year, they carefully selected...

A Good Apology – Sunday, September 17, 2023

Here’s a question to think about: When was the last time you sincerely apologized? We all do things that hurt others, even if we don’t...

A Higher Perspective – Sunday, September 10, 2023

From this vantage point in Mexico City, you can see for miles. This high-altitude, culturally rich city of 22 million people is the largest not...