Antoinette felt unappreciated at work. Others were getting promoted faster, her paycheck was less than it should be, and words of encouragement from the higher-ups were sparse. On one particularly dreary morning, she woke up with a burst of … [Read more...]
Story: Hannah Pours Her Heart Out to God
This is an old story. There once was a man who lived far away in a town called Ramah. He was descended from a family in the Ephraim hills. His name was Elkanah. Elkanah had two wives. The first was Hannah. The second was Peninnah. Peninnah … [Read more...]
Story: ‘Twas the Night Before Halloween
'Twas the night before Halloween and all through the house, All the creatures were stirring including the mouse. Costumes and sacks hung by the door with care, For hopes that candy and the Great Pumpkin would soon be there. The children lie … [Read more...]
Story: Target Practice
A young lady named Sally relates her experience in a seminary class given by her teacher, Dr. Smith. She says that Dr. Smith was known for his elaborate object lessons. One particular day, Sally walked into the seminary and knew they were in for a … [Read more...]
Parable: Before I Came to Prison
Three men were sitting in a jail cell. The first man says, "I was a carpenter before I came to prison." The second man says, "I was a baker before I came to prison." The third man says, "I am what I always was. Before I came to prison I was a … [Read more...]
Story: Shirley & Rose
Though the names and details have been changed, I'm told this is a true story about two roommates in a retirement home somewhere in New Jersey. One woman, we'll call her Shirley, is a widow with one son who lives in California. She has made a … [Read more...]
Story: Don’t Cry for Me
They were an elderly couple, very much in love until their dying days. The husband was an important man. He was a wise man. He was a compassionate man. The people in his community came to him with their problems, asking for advice and counsel. He … [Read more...]
Story: The Meaning of a Dollar
This so-called paper money is, in fact, a cotton and linen blend, with minute red and blue silk fibers running through it. It is material and we have all washed it without it falling apart. A special blend of ink is used, the contents of which we … [Read more...]
Story: God Takes a Picture
A little girl walked to and from school daily. Though the weather that morning was questionable and clouds were forming, she made her daily trek to the elementary school. As the afternoon progressed, the winds whipped up, along with thunder … [Read more...]
Story: Sign of the Good Times
Sign as seen in a local restaurant: If you are hungry, and you don’t have enough money for a meal, order whatever you would like, come to the cash register and say: “Put it on my neighbor’s account.” You will not be charged for your food. If … [Read more...]
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