Keep Going – July 20, 2008
We’ve all heard the saying that “when the going gets tough, the tough get going.” And the truth is, sometimes the best way to get...
Music & the Spoken Word Library
Cultivate an Attitude of Understanding – July 13, 2008
For centuries, people have separated each other by setting up barriers and boundaries—the divisions we call “us” and “them.” In our interconnected society, we interact...
Songs of the Land – July 06, 2008
When we sing “songs of the land,” we celebrate the great diversity and unique contributions of peoples from all corners of the world. Music of...
Symbols of Freedom – June 29, 2008
The symbols of our freedom—the flags, statues, uniforms, anthems, and other emblems of our inspiring history—are not just relics of ancient heroism. They continue to...
The Challenge of Change – June 22, 2008
In a tragic accident, a young man was suddenly paralyzed from the neck down. Later, from his wheelchair, he observed with optimism, “My life changed...
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...