Music & the Spoken Word Library

Give Thanks – October 05, 2003

Some days have more rain than sun, more wind than calm. Indeed, no one sails upon life’s waters without being tempest tossed at times. But...

The Pace…The Purpose…The Principles – September 28, 2003

During this year we commemorate 75 years of continuous broadcasting. Today’s message was delivered by Richard L. Evans in 1961. Two essentials for a good...

What Makes Us Whole – September 21, 2003

We don’t always know what we’re getting into or what we will learn from it. Such was the case with a young man named Matthew...

Envoys of Beauty – September 14, 2003

Few things invite reflection like a walk in the woods or a night under the stars.  In these natural settings, we reflect on our origin,...

Family Rituals and Traditions – September 07, 2003

Almost every evening a single father gathers his children around the dinner table so they can share the good and not-so-good events in their day....

Living Into Loneliness – August 31, 2003

During this year we commemorate 75 years of continuous broadcasting. Today’s message was delivered by Richard L. Evans in 1948. “It isn’t easy for those...

Capturing Awe – August 24, 2003

Most of us have had the experience of being suddenly awestruck by something we usually take for granted.  In one startling moment a sunset takes...

Making Sense of Life – August 17, 2003

While many poets have looked to the imagination for answers—creating myths and dreams, that teach the truth, Robert Frost observed his New England farm a...

Light a Candle – August 10, 2003

A story is told of a young girl who received a beautiful candle as a gift.  It was delicate and unique.  She treasured it so...