Invictus – September 05, 2010
As a child in 19th-century England, William Ernest Henley suffered tuberculosis of the bone. Eventually the disease infected him so severely that doctors had to...
Music & the Spoken Word Library
Sunrise to Sunset – August 29, 2010
At this very moment, somewhere across the earth, the sun is rising on a new day. And somewhere else, the sun is setting on a...
The Gift of Morning – August 22, 2010
I’ll tell you how the sun rose,—A ribbon at a time,” wrote poet Emily Dickinson.1 Like ribbons of beauty and wonder gently unfolding, each morning...
The Light of Home, the Smile of Friends – August 15, 2010
On a cold, threatening morning, February 11, 1861, Abraham Lincoln, president-elect of the United States of America, stood on the rear platform of a train...
Never Forget – August 08, 2010
A recurring theme of poets, prophets, and sages across the generations is that we must never forget the source of our blessings. Moses warned ancient...
Singing in the Rain – August 01, 2010
In 1952 Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer released what is now considered one of the best musicals ever made, Singin’ in the Rain. This great love story is also...
To Know Our Heritage – July 25, 2010
It’s a hobby focused on obscure dates and places from hundreds of years ago. Yet it is so popular today it has eclipsed stamp collecting,...
Faith in Every Footstep – July 18, 2010
Everyone has pioneer ancestry. No matter who you are or where you came from, someone somewhere came before you. Their steps of faith have paved...
Optimism – July 11, 2010
It’s interesting how two people can approach similar circumstances with entirely different outlooks. The optimist tries to look on the bright side, believes that good...