Music & the Spoken Word Library

America’s Best Idea- Sunday, July 10, 2016

In 1872, United States President Ulysses S. Grant signed a bill designating Yellowstone as America’s first national park. In fact, it was the first national...

“God Bless America” – Sunday, July 3, 2016

Irving Berlin, America’s most successful songwriter, was born in a small Russian village near the Siberian border. Threats of violence forced his family to flee...

Radiate Goodness – Sunday, June 26, 2016

The choices we make not only shape our lives but, in a way, show on our face. We all know people who seem to have...

Fathers Always Matter – Sunday, June 19, 2016

A young father, noticing that his wife was not feeling well, made extra efforts to help out. He took care of things around the house,...

Steady, Reliable Old Faithful- Sunday, June 12, 2016

This year marks the 100th anniversary of the founding of the National Park Service, entrusted with the care of America’s national parks. The first of...

Leadership at Its Best – Sunday, June 5, 2016

Arthur Wright was a simple preacher living in South Carolina during an era of deep racial tension. The future did not seem particularly bright for...

A Silent Hymn to the Fallen – Sunday, May 29, 2016 Memorial Day Special

Here at the historic West Point Cemetery at the United States Military Academy, we remember and reflect upon the service and sacrifice of those who...

Of Happiness and Complaints- Sunday, May 22, 2016

There’s no question that we live in a beautiful world and that life is full of reasons to be grateful and joyful. But unfortunately, we...

What is True Greatness? – Sunday, May 15, 2016

People all over the world, in every culture and clime, pursue greatness. The desire to succeed and excel is as universal as it is natural....