A woman whose tongue was sharp and unkind was accused of starting a rumor. She was brought before the village chief protesting, “What I said was in jest … it's merely humor!" "My words were carried forth by others. I am not to blame.” But the … [Read more...]

There once lived a wise and pious teacher in the town of Cordruth. Some thought her a prophet, for she seemed to have a special connection to the Holy One. One fine day, the teacher gathered her students and announced: “Come, I will show you … [Read more...]

A man's daughter had asked the local minister to come and pray with her father. When the minister arrived, he found the man lying in bed with his head propped up on two pillows. An empty chair sat beside his bed. The minister assumed that the old … [Read more...]

An American investment banker was at the pier of a small coastal Mexican village when a small boat with just one fisherman docked.  Inside the small boat were several large yellowfin tuna.  The American complimented the Mexican on the quality of his … [Read more...]

Somewhere in Russia, mid-19th century... I trudge slowly through the dark forest, huddled deep in my coat in vain pursuit of its meager protection. The heavy rain and howling winds slam into me, threatening to toss me from the dirt path and worming … [Read more...]

There once was a King who offered a prize to the artist who would paint the best picture of peace. Many artists tried. The King looked at all the pictures, but there were only two he really liked and he had to choose between them. One picture … [Read more...]

Susan, I'm concerned why you thought "Outrageous Biblical Heroes" was appropriate? There's more to the Old Testament than what he portrayed. Much more. I think for us, disciples in the Word, we dig to find what's going on. But this article is fodder … [Read more...]

A young peasant had two water cans which were attached to a yoke. Each day he put the yoke over his shoulders and went down to the river, filled the cans, and walked back to his modest hut. The water can on the right side of the yoke was fine and … [Read more...]

I often feel that death is not the enemy of life, but its friend; for it is the knowledge that our years are limited which makes them so precious. It is the truth that time is but lent to us which makes us, at our best, look upon our years as a trust … [Read more...]

During his first Sunday service leading the community, the new pastor noticed an older congregant walk over to the usher and demand rather loudly that the air conditioning be turned down because it was too cold. The usher nodded kindly and took care … [Read more...]