Music & the Spoken Word Library

The Unfolding Story – Sunday, February 02, 2014

We never know the whole story of anyone’s life. We might know bits and pieces, parts of a person’s background or circumstances, but never the...

A World of Real People – Sunday, January 26, 2014

One of the remarkable things about humans is that we care about others—those we know personally and even those we don’t. With a few rare...

Nelson! Nelson! Nelson! – Sunday, January 19, 2014

When Nelson Mandela strode onto a Johannesburg field at the final of the 1995 Rugby World Cup wearing the shirt of the largely white national...

Love, Loyalty, and Belonging – Sunday, January 12, 2014

Every parent knows that being a good mom or dad is the most difficult job in the world. No challenge is greater than giving your...

Faith Points to the Future – Sunday, January 05, 2014

Whenever we start something new—whether it’s a new year, a new day, a new project, or a new goal—it typically means putting an end to...

A Note of Hope – December 29, 2013

“A Note of Hope” As its name suggests, Charles Dickens’s classic tale A Christmas Carol was written primarily for the Christmas season. However, its timeless...

The First Noel – December 22, 2013

“The First Noel” Christmas is the most wonderful time of the year. The sights and sounds stir within us a sense of excitement—and of reverence....

Perfect Peace – December 08, 2013

Over 2,000 years ago, shepherds tending their flocks by night heard the herald angels’ song of peace on earth and good will toward men.[1] With...

The Way to Bethlehem – December 01, 2013

At this time of year, people all over the world turn their thoughts to Bethlehem, as did the shepherds of so long ago when they...