Music & the Spoken Word Library

Fatherhood – The Perfect Gift – June 15, 2008

Most fathers will tell you that becoming a father changes everything. You feel more love, more gratitude, more responsibility, and more desire to do right...

Begin Again Tomorrow – June 08, 2008

When troubles, heartaches, and disappointments weigh us down, how we cherish the companionship of friends who lift us up. Their patience and good cheer, even...

Willingness to Wait – June 01, 2008

A young woman decided to plant a flower bed, determined to make it lush and overflowing. She planted numerous seedlings side by side until the...

Now I See – May 25, 2008

Life is a great teacher. The longer we live, the more we realize how much we’ve yet to learn. Perhaps that’s why so many memorial...

Music of the Heart – May 18, 2008

Sometimes the most important work we do is never attributed to us, and often it is our anonymous efforts that do the most good. So...

The Queen Mum – May 11, 2008

No matter where life takes us, a mother’s love and guidance can help us become secure, compassionate, and contributing individuals. Few if any mothers feel...

The Real Thing – May 04, 2008

At a recent magic show, the audience gasped in disbelief at the illusions the magician so skillfully presented. More than just pulling a rabbit out...

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...

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...