The Challenging Pleasures of Art – November 04, 2012
A few years ago, Dana Gioia, a commencement speaker at Stanford University, expressed his concern about a culture that, little by little, “trades off the...
Music & the Spoken Word Library
The Eye of the Storm – October 28, 2012
We are all familiar with the destruction that accompanies a hurricane. The high winds, heavy rains, and flooding often cause severe property damage and even...
The Great Race – October 21, 2012
No one who was there for field day at Worthington, Ohio’s, Colonial Hills Elementary School will ever forget the great race. It wasn’t about who...
By the Side of the Road – October 14, 2012
Life is more satisfying and enjoyable when we chose to see the good in others. While we all have our share of shortcomings, there is...
Daily Bread – October 07, 2012
Blessings from heaven surround us, but we must open our hearts to see them. Daily life can be so demanding, though, that we may not...
Sacred Gifts of Sacrifice – September 30, 2012
When we hear the word sacrifice, we usually think of a person giving up something of great value. Perhaps we picture an elderly man giving...
To Tell the Truth – September 23, 2012
All of us need someone who cares enough to tell us the truth. Even when the truth is not what we want to hear, it...
Nature Brings Solace – September 16, 2012
Not long ago, a family was feeling weighed down by the stress of life. No major problems—just the daily accumulation of demands on their schedule,...
One Person at a Time – September 09, 2012
The story is told of a devout young man whose car broke down, forcing him to make his way to his place of worship on...