Prayables

Prayers, Blessings, Inspirational Quotes & more

Feature: Essay on Kindness

There is the kindness of ‘please’ and ‘thank you.’ And the kindness of “I was wrong, I’m sorry.” The small kindnesses that smooth our interactions and help other people feel as though you’re aware of them. These don’t cost us much, in fact, in most … [Read more...]

Humor: The Atheist’s Dilemma

There is this atheist swimming in the ocean. All of a sudden he sees this shark in the water, so he starts swimming towards his boat. As he looks back, he sees the shark turn and head towards him. His boat is a way off and he starts swimming like … [Read more...]

Humor: Call in the Family

Mr. Steen was brought to Mercy Hospital and taken quickly in for coronary surgery. The operation went well and as the groggy man regained consciousness, he was reassured by the doctor who was waiting by his bed. "You're going to be just fine, Mr. … [Read more...]

Humor: Christmas Time Entrance Exam

Three people died on the Wednesday before Christmas. They were met by an angel at the pearly gates. "In honor of this holy season," the angel said, "You must each possess something that symbolizes Christmas to get into heaven." The first man … [Read more...]

Humor: How To Do Business

Two beggars are sitting on a park bench in Mexico City. One is holding a Cross and one a Star of David. Both are holding hats to collect contributions. People walk by, lift their noses at the man with the Star of David and drop money in the hat … [Read more...]

Humor: Meet the Parents

  A girl brought her fiancé home for dinner. After dinner, the fiancé and the girl's father go into the study for a man-to-man talk. "So, what are you doing right now?" asks the father. "I am a theology scholar," replies the … [Read more...]

Humor: Workout Work-Around

I'm tired. The doctor told me, "Physical exercise is good for you." I know that I should do it, but my body is out of shape. So I have worked out this easy daily program, much of which I can do right at work. Monday: Beat around the bush. … [Read more...]

Feature: Celebrating Thanksgiving with Food

By Sean Sherman Excerpt from Time Magazine Every November, I get asked an unfortunate, loaded question: “You’re a Native American—what do you eat on Thanksgiving?” My answer spans my lifetime. I was born and raised on the Pine Ridge Indian … [Read more...]

Humor: Entrance to Heaven

A woman arrived at the Gates of Heaven. While she was waiting for Saint Peter to greet her, she peeked through the gates. She saw a beautiful banquet table. Sitting all around were her parents and all the other people she had loved and who had died … [Read more...]