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...
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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...
True Identity – Sunday, October 27, 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...
We Need Everyone – Sunday, October 20, 2024
We live in a society that often seems to value outgoing, adventurous personalities over others. In a variety of ways, our culture suggests that we...