Music & the Spoken Word Library

“Work Worth Doing” – Sunday, August 31, 2014

Work is what people do—and not just when they are grown. Toddlers have their work too: learning to walk and speak and use a spoon....

Welcome-Homes – Sunday, August 24, 2014

If it’s true, as Shakespeare wrote, that “parting is such sweet sorrow,”1 then perhaps we could say that reuniting is the sweetest joy. While saying...

Keeping Relationships Afloat – Sunday, August 17, 2014

A wise ship captain keeps his vessel in constant repair. He knows that a small leak today can grow into a sizeable hole tomorrow and...

A Little More Kind – Sunday, August 10, 2014

One thing this world needs more of is kindness. Our daily interactions provide limitless opportunities for more patience, thoughtfulness, forgiveness, and compassion: in other words,...

The Process of Life – Sunday, August 3, 2014

When a young family moved into their first home, they decided to build a playhouse for the kids in the backyard. The parents and children...

We All Need Love – July 27, 2014

We all know that food, water, and shelter are essential to sustain life. But there’s another basic need that is too often overlooked—the need to...

Walk On – Sunday, July 20, 2014

The sometimes tragic experiences of the early American pioneers are more than just interesting history lessons. Though they took place over a century and a...

What They May Become – July 13, 2014

John Trebonius was a humble schoolteacher in Germany many years ago. He was known for the unusually respectful attitude he showed toward the young people...

“A Feeling That Nurtures the Soul” – Sunday, July 6, 2014

Happiness and gratitude are linked together inseparably. Those who are grateful tend to be happier, and those who are happy tend to be more grateful....