Prayables

Prayers, Blessings, Inspirational Quotes & more

Story: Coffee Break

A group of alumni, all highly established in their respective careers, got together to visit their old university professor. The conversation soon turned to complaints about the endless stress of work and life in general. Offering his guests … [Read more...]

Story: Show not Tell

When a tech company posted to fill a vacancy in its sales force, one applicant replied: "I am currently working at a large box store selling electronics at the address below, during the hours noted. You may judge my ability as a salesman if you … [Read more...]

Story: Where Does God Live?

The student asked the teacher, "Where does God live?" The other children laughed at the boy. "Dummy," said one youngster. "Everyone knows God lives in heaven." Another girl spoke up. "God is everywhere. Above us, below us, and around us." … [Read more...]

Story: Flowers for You

I ran into a stranger as he passed by, "Oh, excuse me, please," was my reply. He said, "Please excuse me too; I wasn't watching for you." We were very polite, this stranger and I. We went on our way, and we said goodbye. But at home, a … [Read more...]

Story: VIP Drive By

  So, the Pope is super early for his flight. He asks his driver on his way to the airport if he could drive around for a while because they have time to kill and he hasn't driven a car since becoming the pope. Naturally, he's a bit … [Read more...]

Story: The Next King

An aging king woke up one day acutely aware of his own mortality. He had no son, and his was a culture where only a male heir could take his place.  He decided that he would adopt a son who then could take his place. He insisted that such an adopted … [Read more...]

Story: Yardwork From a Holy Perspective

Overheard in a conversation between God and St. Francis God: Francis, you know all about gardens and nature; what in the world is going on down there in the U.S.? What happened to the dandelions, violets, thistles and the stuff I started eons ago? … [Read more...]

Story: Don’t We All?

I was parked in front of the mall, wiping off my car. I had just come from the car wash and was waiting for my wife to get out of work. Coming my way from across the parking lot was what society would consider a bum. From the looks of him, he had no … [Read more...]

Story: Diamond Island

Shmuel was one of many tailors in the town of Shpeltz. His business was failing. Truth be told, he wasn't very good at his craft. His stitches were uneven, unfinished, or he would use thread that didn't match. His business sense was more lacking … [Read more...]