Music & the Spoken Word Library

Rejoice – June 26, 2005

When was the last time you felt like rejoicing? Chances are it was after—or maybe even during—a difficult time. Usually the deepest feelings of joy...

Wise and Loving Fathers – June 19, 2005

A good father, even in death, never dies. He lives forever in the hearts of those who cherish, honor, and love him. One day, not...

Somewhere Over the Rainbow – June 12, 2005

When you hear the first few bars of a favorite song, how can you keep from singing? In the year 2000, the much-loved ballad “Somewhere...

Joy in the Morning – June 05, 2005

Everything seems better in the morning.  Dark though the night may be, deep though the shadows fall, there’s always light at the break of day. ...

In Remembrance of a Life Well Lived – May 29, 2005

Memorials and monuments have been erected in remembrance of great people since the beginning of time. Statues, walls, and obelisks are put in place to...

The Magic of Love – May 22, 2005

The classic story The Velveteen Rabbit was read to many of us when we were young. Now we read those pages to our children and...

Building Home – May 15, 2005

We live in a world of home improvements. Television shows, magazines, and superstores are devoted to making our homes more livable. The possibilities are endless....

Motherhood – May 08, 2005

A day to honor mothers is well-deserved and important. Unfortunately, some women have mixed feelings about all the attention. They’re not used to spending much...

Changing Direction – May 01, 2005

Nearly a century ago, the brave Norwegian explorer Roald Amundsen set off for the North Pole after many years of study and preparation. His plans...