Some people say I'm fearless. I say I'm confident. I'm not afraid of the things that frighten other people. I don't have a tracking device on my children, and I never bought one of those home security systems for my iPhone where I can see the … [Read more...]
Story: One Sweet Soul
One Soul. Yehuda is a good soul. It's Friday, and he's ready for the weekend. Picture this young man in his white sleeveless t-shirt, biceps bulging, hair sheared close, scruffy beard. Engaging smile. Cheery disposition. The white wires of his … [Read more...]
Story: The Wedding
THE ELDER I am at the age where jokes about growing old are a common occurrence. Seventieth birthday celebrations have been plentiful among my siblings and cousins of my large and loving extended family. And then there’s the weddings. The … [Read more...]
Blog: Blessed by the Soil
I saw a little piece of the world these past few weeks, and the sight has made my heart sing out in joy and gratitude. I went on a mission to a village in Rwanda on the great African continent. I visited the headquarters, warehouses, seed labs, … [Read more...]
Parable: Most Beautiful Thing in the World
An artist decided he needed to travel and find the most beautiful thing in the world to paint. He starts his journey and comes upon a bride going to her wedding. He realizes that love is the most beautiful thing in the world. He sets up his paints … [Read more...]
Story: Mayor’s Choice
Joseph was the wealthiest man in the town of Cheyenne, and he was a loner. He had no family, he had no friends. Though he lived in the biggest house, and his fortune was well known, whenever anyone asked him to support a local cause or to give to … [Read more...]
Story: Bomb on the Bus
Local residents described the incident as a "miracle" as the improvised explosive device failed to go off, hurting no one. I'm sharing a story that wasn't big news. Here's a very personal version of the incident. It was another day of violence in … [Read more...]
Blog: One Year of Mourning
On a personal note… Today marks a year since my mother died. She was blessed to live to the age of 93, grateful to God for every day of her beautiful life. And she said so in a StoryCorps interview recorded when she turned 90. I played the clip … [Read more...]
Story: Grandma and the Coffee Beans
The teenager was having a hard time. He was depressed. He walked into the kitchen where his grandmother was cooking. His grandmother saw he was down, she could tell he was worried about something. "Come here and watch me cook. I want to teach you … [Read more...]
Story: The Obstacle in Our Path
Picture this. In ancient times, kings and queens reigned, the noble class played, merchants prospered, and peasants fought a daily battle with poverty and deprivation. One king, one day, had a thought. He wondered about the mores and ethics of the … [Read more...]
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