Music & the Spoken Word Library

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...

Always Sunny – August 25, 2005

On a recent flight during rainy weather, a young boy looked out the window as the airplane rose through the clouds, then beyond, into the...

Perserverance – August 21, 2005

Some of us might think that if we just had more education, more social connections or financial opportunities, we could really be something. But often...

What Is Success? – August 14, 2005

Twenty years ago, a humble steelworker who appeared to have made little difference in the world died. He wasn’t famous, never earned much money, and...

A Safe Harbor – August 07, 2005

Old men have told fantastic stories about ancient Polynesian pilots—men who would get into boats not much larger than a canoe, launch into the ocean,...

Anticipation – July 31, 2005

Looking to the future with anticipation can help us feel more happy and alive. Instead of focusing only on the present, make plans for tomorrow,...