Music & the Spoken Word Library

Three Things for a Happy New Year – Sunday, December 31, 2017

As one year winds down and another begins, it’s natural to look back—and at the same time look forward. In fact, reflecting for a moment...

Night of Nights – Sunday, December 24, 2017

Christmas traditions vary throughout the world. Some people light candles. Some hang wreaths. Some set out delicious meals and tasty treats on beautifully decorated tables....

Luke 2 Reading – Sunday, December 17, 2017

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

Love Comes at Christmas – Sunday, December 10, 2017

More than a hundred years ago, the beloved English poet Christina Rossetti wrote a simple yet thought-provoking Christmas poem:Love came down at Christmas,Love all lovely,...

Christmas Miracles – Sunday, December 3, 2017

Every year at this holiday season, we ponder the miracle of the Christmas story. And it certainly is a miraculous story—with angelic visions, a King...

To the One in the Mirror- Sunday, November 26, 2017

We all appreciate the Golden Rule—Do unto others as you would have them do unto you—and for the most part, we all try to let...

A Basket of Blessings – Sunday, November 19, 2017

Some time ago, a family was going through a challenging time. Their world seemed to crumble around them, and all of their attention and energy...

In Tribute to Our Veterans – Sunday, November 12, 2017

On Veterans Day, we give thanks to everyone who has ever donned a uniform of the United States military. This national holiday dates to the...

The Price of Mortality – Sunday, November 5, 2017

Years ago, a young boy was injured in a terrible car accident. He spent weeks in critical condition and was finally beginning to recover when...