Music & the Spoken Word Library

A Time to Speak – December 30, 2001

One of the marvelous qualities of being human is the ability to speak.  Human speech has such power that a single inspiring voice can influence...

Christmas Bells – December 23, 2001

This is the season for bells to ring the joyous sounds of Christmas.  But bells are more than just a sound of Christmas.  We sing...

The Greatness Within – December 16, 2001

The Christmas story teaches much about recognizing true greatness.  Who would think to look in a manger, among animals and straw, for the newborn King? ...

On Earth Peace, Good Will Toward Men – December 09, 2001

And it came to pass in those days, that there went out a decree from Caesar Augustus, that all the world should be taxed. And...

In a Moment of Silence – December 02, 2001

Near the end of each year comes a wonderful feeling that is almost universal.  It’s a feeling that fills the air like the sound of...

The Sustaining Power of God’s Love – November 25, 2001

In trying times there’s no more reassuring feeling than to know that God is in control and that His love for us is real.  God’s...

A Thankful Heart – November 18, 2001

Thanksgiving is a coupling of two universal principles:  thanks and giving.  When the two work together, lives are changed for the better.  The Apostle Paul...

Their Stories Keep Alive – November 11, 2001

We often speak of a young person’s life as “full of promise”—marriage and children, friendships, productive work, contributions to church and community—a rich harvest.  When...

Everyday Heroes – November 04, 2001

It’s not uncommon to find people trying to avoid unpleasant responsibilities.  But heroes of everyday life don’t evade responsibilities.  They keep striving in small, seemingly...