Music & the Spoken Word Library

Letting Go – October 10, 1999

One of the difficult things about life is deciding what’s worthwhile and what isn’t.  Many of us have had the experience of pursuing something, only...

Asking in Faith – October 03, 1999

Faith is essential to life.  Almost intuitively, we recognize a need for it.  We seek it; we live by it.  But sometimes we yearn for...

Arise, Shine – September 26, 1999

Many adults remember a familiar summons from childhood days—a wake-up call that urged us to “rise and shine!”  Arising itself was often enough of a...

The Backward Glance – September 19, 1999

A father recently dropped his young daughter off at school and watched as she hurried up the steps.  Then, just before opening the door, she...

The Magic of Music – September 12, 1999

Perhaps we’ll never fully understand why good music is such a source of comfort and peace.  Most of us have experienced music working its magic...

Where Are You Going? – September 05, 1999

Memories made in early childhood stay with us.  They are fixed points of reference throughout our lives: how a beautiful flower smells, the softness of...

Carefully Chosen Words – August 29, 1999

Communicating with those we love can be one of our most difficult challenges.  The words we use can make or break a relationship.  A father,...

Receiving Divine Guidance – August 22, 1999

One of the many ways that God shows His love for us is the guidance and inspiration He sends into our lives.  As children of...

The Master Teacher – August 15, 1999

As we stumble our way through a world full of shadows and confusion, we find ourselves wishing for firmer footing and clearer vision.  So many...