All Creatures Great and Small – November 15, 2009
A young man returned home from college for the holidays. First to greet him was the family dog, who bounded across the room and began...
Music & the Spoken Word Library
As We Remember – November 08, 2009
Now, as in times past, turmoil and conflict rage across the earth. We long for peace, for harmony among nations and individuals, for serenity to...
What Else Are We Missing? – November 01, 2009
It was a busy workday as commuters rushed headlong toward their busy schedules. But on this day in Washington, D.C., something different happened: a 39-year-old...
Carve Your Name on Hearts – October 25, 2009
Not long ago, a funeral was held for a man who lived a long and productive life. The flowers and music were beautiful; the remarks...
The Art of Making It Happen – October 18, 2009
In November 1899, Wilbur Wright queried the United States Weather Bureau to find a rural area with high wind conditions so he and his brother...
Serendipity – October 11, 2009
The story is told of a young boy building a tree house with his father. For months they planned and prepared; they purchased supplies and...
Hither by Thy Help I’m Come – October 04, 2009
Some 3,000 years ago, Samuel the prophet led ancient Israel to victory over a powerful enemy. Samuel placed a large stone at the place of...
The Power of Self Dicipline – September 27, 2009
After giving a wonderful performance, a highly accomplished pianist was approached by one of his fans. “You played so well,” said the admirer. “I would...
Who Are You? – September 20, 2009
A dialogue in Lewis Carroll’s tale Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland illustrates one reason change can be so hard: “Who are you?” said the Caterpillar. ....