Nearer, My God, to Thee – August 29, 2004
When the diagnosis is terminal and the end is near, most people turn their hearts to God. When those who face death look to that...
Music & the Spoken Word Library
I Don’t Remember Growing Older – When Did They? – August 22, 2004
Richard L. Evans was the voice and writer of the Spoken Word for 41 years. Today’s timeless message was given by him back in 1971....
The Holy City – August 15, 2004
The Industrial Revolution swept across England in the 1700s, bringing with it a new grid of machines, child labor, factories, soot, smoke, and ashes. Many...
Keep Your Dreams Alive – August 08, 2004
Little children enjoy the freedom of dreaming without the limits imposed by society or the so-called sensibilities of adulthood. They wish upon a star or...
Spiritual Patterns – August 01, 2004
The time we have with our children passes so quickly. Our babies are soon riding bikes—and then driving cars—and before we know it, leaving home....
Come, Come Ye Saints – July 25, 2004
The pioneer story of Susanna Stone, a brave woman who crossed the Atlantic by ship and the country on foot, teaches us about faith. In...
The Language of Song – July 18, 2004
The great choral conductor Robert Shaw placed music at the core of the national spirit when he said, “In these days of political, personal, and...
Tune My Heart – July 11, 2004
The Psalmist described dedication to God in these words: “With my whole heart have I sought thee: O let me not wander.”1 His plea has...
Symbol of Freedom – July 04, 2004
Beginning in 1793, England and France were intent on crushing each other. For over 20 years they fought a war over territories staked out by...