The temple was built on an island and it had a thousand bells. Bells big and small, fashioned by the finest craftsmen in the world. When the wind blew or a storm raged, all the bells would peal out in a symphony that would send the heart of the … [Read more...]

A merchant sent his son to learn the secret of happiness from the wisest of men. The young man wandered through the desert for forty days until he reached a beautiful castle at the top of a mountain. There lived the sage that the young man was … [Read more...]

"Our sages tell us that everything physical is but a reflection of the spiritual." Today we witness the eclipse of the sun. For a few moments, the world will be darker than it should be. The world will be dark when it shouldn't be. Our sages … [Read more...]

An elderly woman had just returned to her home from church. She truly felt the presence of the Holy Spirit around her as she entered the front door of her home. Upon entering the house, she was immediately startled by an intruder. As she caught … [Read more...]

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...]