Music & the Spoken Word Library

Art That Speaks to the Soul – January 23, 2011

Great and talented people often struggle with disappointments and self-doubt. Though surprising, perhaps it’s no coincidence, for those very hardships help to inspire and shape...

Unspoken Prayers – January 16, 2011

Very often what we want most may not be what is best for us in the long run. In fact, sometimes our greatest growth and...

Make Some Difference – January 09, 2011

Anytime is a good time to think about the purpose of our life, to assess where we are and where we’re going. But we definitely...

Keep Improving – January 02, 2011

Not long ago, a middle-aged woman walked the halls of her old high school. How different and small it seemed now. Memories happy and sad...

Hope and Christmas Gatherings – December 26, 2010

Christmas is a season like none other, and central to its celebrations is gathering. From near and far, down the street and around the world,...

The Christmas Story – December 19, 2010

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...

Christmas Offerings – December 12, 2010

During this season we celebrate "peace on earth,” yet some of us find it the most busy and stressful time of the year. We worry...

A Good Christmas – December 05, 2010

At this festive time of year, we go to great lengths to assure that we have a happy holiday. Family traditions take on special meaning...

Look Forward with Hope – November 28, 2010

As any child will tell you, the holidays are a time of eager expectation. Looking forward with hope has defined Christmas for many generations. Indeed,...