Here's the story of a visiting pastor who attended a men's breakfast in the middle of a rural farming area of the country. The group had asked an older farmer, decked out in bib overalls, to say grace for the morning breakfast. God, I hate … [Read more...]
Feature: To Prove a Point
An atheist sits next to a woman of faith on a plane. He notices she’s wearing a necklace with a gold cross dangling from the chain. The man turns to her and says, "Do you want to talk? Flights go quicker if you strike up a conversation” The … [Read more...]
Feature: Surrounded by Plenty
It often happened that an old-time sailing ship, exploring and trading in new lands, would find itself calmed in the doldrums just east of South America. A Spanish galleon would sit for days, and even weeks, baking in the torrid tropic sun just off … [Read more...]
Poem: The Miracle of Morning
By Amanda Gorman I thought I’d awaken to a world in mourning. Heavy clouds crowding, a society storming. But there’s something different on this golden morning. Something magical in the sunlight, wide and warming. I see a dad with a stroller … [Read more...]
Poem: When Giving Is All We Have
One river gives Its journey to the next. We give because someone gave to us. We give because nobody gave to us. We give because giving has changed us. We give because giving could have changed us. We have been better for it, We have been … [Read more...]
Poem: And the People Stayed Home
Feature: A Message From My Rabbi
Here we are. Mandated quiet time. That is, if we can settle down. Haven’t we been asking for this, even begging for this? At least in some way. We have complained about how busy we are, how tired and torn we are. How distracted by activity we are. … [Read more...]
Feature: Power of Social Media in Amplifying Bad News
Feature: 13 Silly Ways to Improve Your Luck on Friday the 13th
13. Read top from bottom. That's why we're helping you out by starting with #13! 12. Put one article of clothing on inside out today. 11. Throw a penny on the floor and find it. 10. Get your St. Paddy's day on early and find a four-leaf … [Read more...]
Feature: Lord’s Test
THE LORD'S TEST I woke up this morning and knew that today, the sun would not be shining and the clouds would be gray. As I stepped outside, rain fell upon my head.| My car wouldn't start so, I walked to work instead. I forgot all of … [Read more...]
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