Music & the Spoken Word Library

The Right Moment Is Now – January 31, 2010

When acclaimed American artist John Singer Sargent was commissioned to paint the official portrait of Theodore Roosevelt, 26th president of the United States, he spent...

Time Is Short – January 24, 2010

Sooner or later, most of us begin to realize that time is short and so we better enjoy life a little more and spend time...

Riders on the Earth Together – January 17, 2010

The turbulent year of 1968 ended on an inspiring note with the spectacular space flight of Apollo 8. It was the first manned mission to...

The Thinking Man – January 10, 2010

There is an old West African tale about a man who, more than anything else, wanted to be rich. He devoted his every thought to...

Keep Both Feet In Today – January 03, 2010

It has been wisely noted that having one foot in yesterday and one foot in tomorrow is a rather unstable position. The best way to...

With Wondering Awe – December 27, 2009

This is a season of wonder and awe. It’s a time when we remember a wonderful and awe-inspiring story of shepherds, Wise Men, and angels;...

The Glorious Bells of Christmas – December 20, 2009

Part of what makes the holiday season so memorable is the way it delights our senses with wonderful sights, sounds, and smells. From twinkling lights...

The Story of the First Christmas – December 13, 2009

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...

Live Christmas – December 06, 2009

The bright lights and joyful sounds, the festivities and parties all mark with excitement the Christmas season. But now and again this time of year...