Music & the Spoken Word Library

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...

Meditation – September 25, 2005

Throughout history, men and women have drawn strength from stepping away from the crowd to quietly commune with their Maker. Isaac of old “went out...

It Couldn’t Be Done – September 18, 2005

During the first half of the past century, Edgar A. Guest became well-known as the “people’s poet.” Celebrated for his homespun, sentimental verse, he penned...

Fanfare for the Common Man – September 11, 2005

John F. Kennedy reminded us nearly half a century ago, “A nation reveals itself not only by the men it produces but also by the...

There Is a Balm in Gilead – September 04, 2005

“Is there no balm in Gilead . . . ?”1 asked the prophet Jeremiah. Anciently, an ointment known for its power to heal and soothe...