By Dr. Helen Roseveare One night, I had worked hard to help a mother in the labor ward, but despite all we could do, she died, leaving us with a tiny premature baby and a crying two-year-old daughter. We would have difficulty in keeping the baby … [Read more...]
Story: Never Hold a Grudge
"In this house, young lady, we never hold a grudge." That's my dad firmly reminding my 6-year-old self not to be mad at my mother. It's sixty years later, and I think about my family rule every single day. There's always someone to be mad at. … [Read more...]
Q-Card: Vol. 320
Week Ending Friday, April 21, 2023 {blessings} Fly Away The bird who dares to fall is the bird who learns to fly. May God bless you to take chances. Spread your wings and take flight. God-kissed Curiosity Aspire. Inspire. Inquire. These are … [Read more...]
Story: Angel Business
A man descends to heaven and sees a room busy with angels running here and there. He asks, “What are you all doing in this crowded and cluttered place?” A hurried angel says, “This is the shipping and receiving department. We receive the prayer … [Read more...]
Story: God’s Bidding
Three men sat in a Russian Gulag. They had been imprisoned for their beliefs and their non-conforming ways to the communist party. One man turned to the others and said, I was a successful businessman. I had a factory and employed hundreds of … [Read more...]
Parable: Fish Story
The fisherman took the fish off the line and left it flapping on the concrete. A young child and his father walked by. "Look, Daddy, the fish is so happy, it’s dancing!" Little did the young child realize the fish was gasping for air. … [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...]
Story: Dakota’s Travels
Last summer, I traveled to Rockville, Maryland, to visit with my parents. The trip was special because I had brought along my ten-year-old dog Dakota, who had been part of my family since he was a puppy. My parents had not seen him since I moved to … [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: The Light That Wins
A businessman has three children. He called his two sons and one daughter to his office. “One of you will be the CEO of my company. I am assigning the exact same size room to you each. I will give you an equal amount of money. I want you to fill … [Read more...]
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