Music & the Spoken Word Library

Respect and the Golden Rule – January 17, 1999

Treating others with respect is an important and timeless virtue.  Beginning with something as fundamental as the Golden Rule, respect is among the most essential...

Of Heaven and Home – January 10, 1999

Families have become increasingly far-flung in recent years.  Once, children typically grew up in one home and then, upon reaching adulthood, moved not too far...

Peace in Forgiveness – January 03, 1999

How difficult it is to forgive those who have injured us.  When we have been wounded, anger, silence, or bitter words can be the weapons...

True Patriots – Sunday, July 05, 1998

Great nations are made of great people, willing to be inconvenienced and ready to defend the liberties they hold dear.  The constitution, government, natural resources,...

Barcelona’s Monuments to Mankind – Sunday, June 28, 1998

The port city of Barcelona, rimmed by the bright blues of Mediterranean sea and sky, offers her citizens and visitors alike a sumptuous visual feast. ...

Geneva, City of Peace – Sunday, June 21, 1998

What is the spirit of Geneva? What magic has made the name of this city on a lake a byword for peace? We speak of...

The Magic of London – Sunday, June 14, 1998

It’s impossible to visit London and not be mesmerized by the magic of this city. As poets and writers have flocked here to write stories...

Empathy – Sunday, June 07, 1998

Because we have all felt sadness and sorrow from time to time, we can learn the ability empathize with others. Although our individual difficulties are...

A Lily among the Thorns – Sunday, May 31, 1998

The lily, a flower celebrated in both scripture and song, is known throughout the world for its exquisite grace and beauty.