Music & the Spoken Word Library

True Identity – Sunday, December 29, 2024

Not long ago, I had the opportunity to serve as a lay minister in my congregation. One of my most enjoyable and meaningful responsibilities was...

The Christmas Story Luke 2 Reading – Sunday, December 22, 2024

And it came to pass in those days, that there went out a decree from Caesar Augustus that all the world should be taxed.  

Our Silent Night – Sunday, December 15, 2024

It was Christmas Eve, 1818, in the small Austrian village of Oberndorf. Just after midnight in St. Nicholas Church, the carol “Silent Night” was performed for...

Listen Louder – Sunday, December 08, 2024

Nearly every Sunday morning, I arrive early before the start of our weekly Music & the Spoken Word broadcast. I often take a seat at...

Light the World – Sunday, December 01, 2024

The light from one candle is enough to spark new light in another. As Rabbi Davis taught, you and I have the same opportunity to...

The Ordinary Blessings of Life – Sunday, November 24, 2024

Blessings come in numerous ways. Many are recognized immediately, while others seem to unfold slowly over time. Anything that contributes to our true happiness, well-being,...

The Ultimate Source for Inspiration – Sunday, November 17, 2024

Have you ever felt weighed down, heavy with pressures or concerns for a loved one? Well, if you have, you’re not alone. I certainly have,...

The Power of Words – Sunday, November 10, 2024

I want to share today a story, a true story, about the power of words. Whether spoken or written, words have power to inspire, to...

Peace in a Troubled World – Sunday, November 03, 2024

Yehudi Menuhin was one of the great violinists of the twentieth century. To him, playing the violin was a form of human healing, a way...