Music & the Spoken Word Library

The Worth of Work – April 17, 2005

Have you ever wondered what makes people happy? A noted psychologist made it his life’s work to find out.  Over a period of 25 years,...

Music of Hope – April 10, 2005

After being freed from bondage in Egypt, the children of Israel wandered in the wilderness for 40 years. They finally found refuge across the River...

The Healer’s Art – April 03, 2005

“Earth has no sorrow that heav’n cannot heal.”[i] This promise brings comfort and hope in times of distress. Life, with all its joy, also brings...

The Promise of New Life – March 27, 2005

The promise of new life, even everlasting life, is everywhere at springtime. A once-bare tree dons a new coat of pink blossoms. A red-breasted robin...

More Than Close of Day – March 20, 2005

For 24 years, Henry Francis Lyte dedicated his life to serving his congregation of humble English fishermen in the coastal village of Brixham. He lived...

The Still of the Night – March 13, 2005

Sure on this shining night I weep for wonder wand’ring far alone Of shadows on the stars On this shining night.1   In the still...

Who Is Your Shepherd? – March 06, 2005

We’ve all seen people who appear to be ignoring a conversation until a word comes up that catches their attention. And we all know children...

No Birds in Last Year’s Nest – February 27, 2005

Richard L. Evans was the writer and announcer of the spoken word for 41 years. Today’s message was given by him on April 23, 1967....

To Learn Is to Love – February 20, 2005

To learn in love and safety is the right of every person. Occasionally, the burdens of life crowd out this important opportunity, but with some...