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...
Music & the Spoken Word Library
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...
Good Fathering – June 18, 2006
The story is told of a father who overheard his son praying, “Dear God, make me the kind of man my daddy is.” Later that...
The Road Not Taken – June 11, 2006
Shortly after being named America’s poet laureate, Robert Pinsky launched a campaign to identify the nation’s favorite poem. Thousands of poetry lovers sent in nominations,...