Music & the Spoken Word Library

The Ultimate Test – November 02, 2008

Warren Buffet is one of the world’s richest men, but he doesn’t measure success by how much money he has accumulated. Now in his late...

Unexpected Blessings – October 26, 2008

Life is filled with unexpected blessings. Often they come in the form of rewarding opportunities or wonderful experiences. But many times our most cherished blessings...

Civility and Respect – October 19, 2008

Can you recall a time when someone treated you with particular kindness? Maybe it was a stranger, smiling as he held a door for you,...

If – October 12, 2008

A BBC poll once asked British readers about their favorite poem. The winner was “If” by Rudyard Kipling, the youngest person to ever receive the...

One of the Great Secrets – October 05, 2008

Of all that we could give to others, nothing is so meaningful, even essential, as love. A young man began to understand this while doing...

Handmade Gifts – September 28, 2008

In today’s world of mass production, handmade items are more meaningful than ever. Beyond being well-crafted, original workmanship, they can be manifestations of love, personal...

Big Dreams on a Small Island – September 21, 2008

Every great endeavor starts small, sometimes as little more than a dream. Lucy Maud Montgomery was raised on Canada’s beautiful Prince Edward Island and loved...

Immeasurably Significant – September 14, 2008

Who doesn’t want to be successful? Who doesn’t want to achieve in their field and find fame, fortune, or power? This kind of success is...

How Firm a Foundation – September 07, 2008

We don’t know exactly who wrote the words or music to “How Firm a Foundation,” one of the most beloved hymns of the past 200...