Music & the Spoken Word Library

A Reason of the Hope – Sunday, November 26, 2023

All good things, all important things, take time. That’s a truth that even children learn, and the lesson seems to come most powerfully at Christmas....

There is Joy in Gratitude – Sunday November 19, 2023

When we see someone who is successful and admired—full of good qualities and good works—we might assume that he or she is always confident and...

Cheerful Givers – Sunday, November 12, 2023

We reap what you sow. It’s one of the basic truths of life, known by everyone who has ever planted a seed and hoped for...

Becoming Better Than When We Started – Sunday, November 05, 2023

In 1978, Nobel Prize winner Aleksandr Solzhenitsyn spoke at Harvard’s commencement ceremony. The students in the audience had reason to be proud of their accomplishments....

Built Upon A Rock – Sunday, October 29, 2023

Edinburgh has been the capital city of Scotland since the 15th century. It is known for its rich history and culture. But most people know...

Observing God’s Hand in His Handiwork – Sunday, October 22, 2023

We live in a time when people value busyness. If your schedule is full and your to-do list is long, people assume you’re living a...

To the Rescue (La Pulga) – Sunday, October 15, 2023

At first, September 19, 1985, seemed like a normal day here in Mexico City, as millions of good, hardworking people busily began their morning. Then,...

Each Day is a Special Occasion – Sunday, October 08, 2023

The story is told of a man who was looking through his wife’s belongings shortly after she passed away. In her dresser, he found a...

Steps toward Him – Sunday, October 01, 2023

Every so often, life gives us little moments that help us understand some of the meaning behind the words “Dearest children, God is near you.”[i]...