Music & the Spoken Word Library

Bethlehem – December 04, 2005

Long ago, in the dusty village of Bethlehem, a new life came into the world—a worldthat would be changed forever. On that silent night more...

We Have Cause to Give Thanks – November 27, 2005

We don’t miss what we’ve never known. But when people or things are an important part of our lives, we miss them dearly when they’re...

The America We Call Home – November 20, 2005

In 1893 Katharine Lee Bates, an English professor from Massachusetts, visited theColorado Rockies. Her stay included an expedition, in a prairie wagon, to the 14,000-foot...

The Path to Home – November 13, 2005

It may be that we have more expressions about “home” than anything else. We’ve allheard “home is where the heart is,” “there’s no place like...

Their Finest Hour – November 06, 2005

In 1940, as the thunder and lightning of armed conflict erupted across Europe, WinstonChurchill stood at the head of a nation faced with the horrible...

Put Courage in Your Dreams – October 23, 2005

The great Irish tenor Ronan Tynan inspires audiences around the world with his abundant musical gifts. We admire his singing and performing, but just as...

Hearts to Match Our Dreams – October 16, 2005

From the timeless tale of the puppet brought to life comes the classic ballad “When You Wish upon a Star.” The little wooden Pinocchio, painstakingly...

To Live a Balanced Live – October 09, 2005

One of the great opportunities in life is to gain a variety of experiences. It is important that we fill our days with a balance...

Now Let Us Rejoice – October 02, 2005

It’s one thing to write a song about rejoicing when all is well and the future looks bright. It’s quite another to sing of rejoicing...