Open Our Hearts in Abundance – April 27, 2008
We live in a competitive culture. Most of the time it takes the form of harmless fun—we enjoy sporting events, board games, and other contests...
Music & the Spoken Word Library
The Joys of Creation – April 20, 2008
Nancy was eight years old when a teacher looked at her drawing and spoke six words Nancy would never forget: “You’re not very talented, are...
A Lifetime of Learning – April 13, 2008
An elderly man sat in his easy chair carefully cradling a book. Magazines and newspapers lay on the table in front of him. “My books...
Peace of Heart – April 06, 2008
Sometimes peace comes in the most unexpected ways. A long time ago, when the ancient Israelites were battling the Philistines in the valley of Elah,...
A Door of Opportunity – March 30, 2008
In the early years of the Revolutionary War, things did not look good for the fledgling American navy. In a period of three months, they...
New Life and New Hope – March 23, 2008
The coming of spring is a change we anticipate and welcome. After a cold winter, we rejoice in longer days and warmer temperatures. And as...
The Next Generation – March 16, 2008
In every family, each generation passes stories and traditions to the next. The knowledge and experiences that are transmitted in this way become a family’s...
A Chain of Goodwill – March 09, 2008
One act of kindness often leads to another—and another. Recently a man was waiting for his order in a drive-through lane when the driver behind...
Time to Connect – March 02, 2008
We live in a day of remarkable communication tools. New technologies allow us to connect with people anywhere in the world. Yet the irony is...