Music & the Spoken Word Library

Celebrating the Centennial of the Armistice – Sunday, November 11, 2018

At dawn on the morning of November 11, 1918, two railroad cars arrived in a remote forest outside Compiègne, France. One carried German military officers;...

Voices of Peace, Hearts of Love – Sunday, November 4, 2018

Recent events remind us that bad things happen to good people. Too often, senseless tragedies wrench our souls—whether the victims live in our own community...

Raising Our Happiness Quotient – Sunday, October 28, 2018

Everyone has a gift. Some are blessed with athletic ability, empathy, problem-solving skills, artistic talent, a high IQ—the list goes on and on. And some...

The Greatest Battle of Life – Sunday, October 21, 2018

Do you ever feel as if the world is spinning out of control? Hearing about tragedies and perils near and far can cause us to...

Let Love Rule the Day – Sunday, October 14, 2018

During one of the earliest performances of Peter Pan, the much-loved fantasy play for children, a small boy was invited to watch the production from...

Set Our Hearts at Liberty – Sunday, October 7, 2018

Too many people feel alone, figuratively wandering in the night. They search for purpose, meaning, and connection. They long to love and be loved, to...

Stop, Think, and Learn – Sunday, September 30, 2018

Thomas Watson Sr. served for many years as the CEO of IBM and built the company into an international success. The story is told that...

At the End of the Tunnel – Sunday, September 23, 2018

We’ve all heard the expression “light at the end of the tunnel.” But to anyone who has ever been completely engulfed in darkness, it’s more...

The Living Present – Sunday, September 16, 2018

Not long ago, a middle-aged father took a vacation with his family. They toured historic sites and visited stunning natural wonders. Anxious to capture every...