The young woman, with a look of defeat on her face, went to the marketplace. She approached a shopkeeper in the most humble manner and asked if he would give her credit for some bread, cheese, and milk. She softly explained that her husband was … [Read more...]
Story: Where to Speak to God
Every day the little boy goes into the forest to speak to God. His father says to him, "Son, God is everywhere. You don't need to go to the forest to talk to the Almighty. The same God who is here in the city is the same God who is in the … [Read more...]
Story: Good Luck, Bad Luck
This is the story of an old Chinese farmer who lived many years ago. He had one old horse that he used to plow his fields. One day, the horse ran away into the hills. Everyone said, “We are so sorry for your bad luck.” The old man replied, … [Read more...]
Story: God’s Shovel
The story is told of a farmer known for his generous giving. His friends could not understand how he could give so much and yet remain so prosperous. One day a spokesman for his friends said, "We can't understand you. You give far more than any of … [Read more...]
Story: The Pledge
The wealthiest man in the town was miserable. Henry was sick and tired of his wife. She nagged him, annoyed him, and he no longer loved her. He had enough. But divorce was out of the question. As tempting as it was to be free of his wife, Henry could … [Read more...]
Story: Speak to Me
The man whispered, "God, speak to me" and a meadowlark sang. But the man did not hear. So, the man yelled "God, speak to me!" And the thunder rolled across the sky. But the man did not listen. The man looked around and said, "God let … [Read more...]
Story: The Drought
A town had been experiencing a bad drought. The people prayed and fasted for rain. The entire community got ready for a big prayer service the following Sunday to pray for rain. Sunday came, and as the people came to church, the priest stood at … [Read more...]
Story: Reflection of God’s Creation
The King had four walls in his palace. He commissioned four great artists to each decorate a wall of great beauty. The first artist painted his wall of nature's beauty. Streams, mountains, plants and trees. The second artist painted man-made … [Read more...]
Story: The Stranger
WHEN DAD BROUGHT HOME THE STRANGER A few years after I was born, my Dad met a stranger who was new to our small Texas town. From the beginning, Dad was fascinated with this enchanting newcomer and soon invited him to live with our family. The … [Read more...]
Story: Godly Relations
It was a bitterly cold day in a western city. A small boy stood shivering on a steel grate on the sidewalk. His clothes were thin and tattered. A woman, appropriately dressed for the weather, stopped and engaged the youngster in conversation. … [Read more...]
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