Finding Your Finest Hour – February 21, 1999
During some of World War II’s darkest days, Winston Churchill inspired his countrymen with these words: “Let us . . . brace ourselves to our...
Music & the Spoken Word Library
The Power of the Written Word – February 14, 1999
We have long known the power of the written word. Through their writings, historians preserve the events that shape the destiny of nations. Poets write...
Sailing By Ash Breeze – February 07, 1999
In the days when sailors depended upon wind to carry them to their destinations, it was not uncommon to hear that someone was “sailing by...
Ever a New Beginning – January 31, 1999
Sometimes endings bring sadness, longing, even regret. Whether finishing an especially good book we wish were longer, winding up a vacation that we would like...
The Worth of Doing Good – January 24, 1999
Life may seem to flow on steadily, the same as it’s always been. But if we look back and review what life was like years...
Respect and the Golden Rule – January 17, 1999
Treating others with respect is an important and timeless virtue. Beginning with something as fundamental as the Golden Rule, respect is among the most essential...
Of Heaven and Home – January 10, 1999
Families have become increasingly far-flung in recent years. Once, children typically grew up in one home and then, upon reaching adulthood, moved not too far...
Peace in Forgiveness – January 03, 1999
How difficult it is to forgive those who have injured us. When we have been wounded, anger, silence, or bitter words can be the weapons...
True Patriots – Sunday, July 05, 1998
Great nations are made of great people, willing to be inconvenienced and ready to defend the liberties they hold dear. The constitution, government, natural resources,...