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The great Irish tenor Ronan Tynan inspires audiences around the world with his abundant musical gifts. We admire his singing and performing, but just...
From the timeless tale of the puppet brought to life comes the classic ballad “When You Wish upon a Star.” The little wooden Pinocchio,...
One of the great opportunities in life is to gain a variety of experiences. It is important that we fill our days with a...
It’s one thing to write a song about rejoicing when all is well and the future looks bright. It’s quite another to sing of...
Throughout history, men and women have drawn strength from stepping away from the crowd to quietly commune with their Maker. Isaac of old “went...
During the first half of the past century, Edgar A. Guest became well-known as the “people’s poet.” Celebrated for his homespun, sentimental verse, he...
John F. Kennedy reminded us nearly half a century ago, “A nation reveals itself not only by the men it produces but also by...
“Is there no balm in Gilead . . . ?”1 asked the prophet Jeremiah. Anciently, an ointment known for its power to heal and...
On a recent flight during rainy weather, a young boy looked out the window as the airplane rose through the clouds, then beyond, into...
Some of us might think that if we just had more education, more social connections or financial opportunities, we could really be something. But...
Twenty years ago, a humble steelworker who appeared to have made little difference in the world died. He wasn’t famous, never earned much money,...
Old men have told fantastic stories about ancient Polynesian pilots—men who would get into boats not much larger than a canoe, launch into the...
Looking to the future with anticipation can help us feel more happy and alive. Instead of focusing only on the present, make plans for...
A little fun makes a lot of work more doable. When we take well-deserved breaks for wholesome rest and recreation, we return to our...
Every person hearing this message today needs encouragement. Whatever our age or circumstance, we all need the lift that comes from someone who cares....
We love to hear the performance of a quality solo singer. An individual voice can be entertaining and inspiring. But is there really any...
On September 7, 1774, as the British were attacking Boston, the First Continental Congress met in Carpenter’s Hall in Philadelphia. The Congress voted to...
When was the last time you felt like rejoicing? Chances are it was after—or maybe even during—a difficult time. Usually the deepest feelings of...
A good father, even in death, never dies. He lives forever in the hearts of those who cherish, honor, and love him. One day,...
When you hear the first few bars of a favorite song, how can you keep from singing? In the year 2000, the much-loved ballad...
Everything seems better in the morning. Dark though the night may be, deep though the shadows fall, there’s always light at the break of...
Memorials and monuments have been erected in remembrance of great people since the beginning of time. Statues, walls, and obelisks are put in place...
The classic story The Velveteen Rabbit was read to many of us when we were young. Now we read those pages to our children...
We live in a world of home improvements. Television shows, magazines, and superstores are devoted to making our homes more livable. The possibilities are...
A day to honor mothers is well-deserved and important. Unfortunately, some women have mixed feelings about all the attention. They’re not used to spending...
Nearly a century ago, the brave Norwegian explorer Roald Amundsen set off for the North Pole after many years of study and preparation. His...
’Twas battered and scarred, and the auctioneer Thought it scarcely worth his while To waste much time on the old violin, But held it...
Have you ever wondered what makes people happy? A noted psychologist made it his life’s work to find out. Over a period of 25...
After being freed from bondage in Egypt, the children of Israel wandered in the wilderness for 40 years. They finally found refuge across the...
“Earth has no sorrow that heav’n cannot heal.”[i] This promise brings comfort and hope in times of distress. Life, with all its joy, also...