Music & the Spoken Word Library

Harmonizing Our Lives – January 14, 2001

Many of life’s sweetest joys result from being part of something greater than ourselves.  Happy families, lasting friendships, successful careers—all require us to love and...

Restoring Feelings of Love – January 07, 2001

To have loving associations with family and friends is the height of joy in this life.  Likewise, to have these relationships severed can bring the...

Lives Touching Ours for Good – December 31, 2000

We have nothing to give that we didn’t first receive from someone else.  If we were to rummage down into ourselves like we were searching...

Tasting the Bread of Life – December 24, 2000

Christmas is a season when our minds make a pilgrimage in time.  We think about Bethlehem, which means “house of bread,” and wonder what it...

An Ordinary Day – December 17, 2000

Sometimes the most extraordinary events come unannounced, without fanfare.  We go about our daily routines, thinking each day is very much like the previous.  But...

Gifts from the Heart – December 10, 2000

People everywhere search for the “just right” gift to give to those they love.  It may help to consider what gift you would give to...

The Voice in the Stillness – December 05, 2000

One of the most beloved Christmas songs celebrates that sacred, silent night when Christ was born.  Other carols and hymns likewise call our attention to...

The Anticipation of Advent – December 03, 2000

In the Christian world most of December is celebrated as Advent, commemorating the long-awaited coming of Jesus Christ two thousand years ago.  As the celebration...

Improving Life’s Path – November 26, 2000

Along each path we walk in life are unique, “once-in-a-lifetime” opportunities to make the world a better place.  It’s been wisely said:  “I expect to...