Music & the Spoken Word Library

High Flight – August 20, 2006

Every once in a long while, someone pens a poem that captures the hearts of a generation and then lives forever. John Gillespie Magee Jr....

Pleasure and Sorrow – August 13, 2006

For each of us, life has its share of pleasure and sorrow. Most of us prefer the pleasure, but we also need the wisdom, patience,...

The Spirit of Getting By – August 06, 2006

There is a spirit that limits and shrivels the human soul whenever it remains unchallenged and unchecked. For want of better words, perhaps it could...

Snowman – July 30, 2006

A thousand horses were entered in the show, and oh, how they could jump. The open-jumper class was the most anticipated event of the competition,...

With Joy Wend Your Way – July 23, 2006

Life is a journey. Very often, the most difficult journeys bring the greatest growth—and ultimately, the most joy. Today we remember an epic journey that...

In Joy or Pain – July 16, 2006

The story is told of a man who was busily working to install a new roof on his home. Suddenly he slipped and began to...

Things Work Out – July 09, 2006

We all have our share of trials and tribulations, our share of joy and happiness. During the trying times, it’s easy to forget the joyful...

Perseverance and Spirit – July 02, 2006

In the summer of 1776, a small group of men from all walks of life—lawyers, merchants, farmers, doctors, and ministers—stepped forward one by one to...

The Golden Rule – June 25, 2006

Think of what a better place the world would be if we always asked ourselves, Would I like someone to do to me what I...