A little girl came home from school with a drawing she’d made in class. She danced into the kitchen where her mother was preparing dinner. “Mom, guess what?” she squealed, waving the drawing. Her mother never looked up. “What?” she said, … [Read more...]
Story: Sister Placida
Michael Gerson's Story. A memory from the AIDS crisis. It was 2005, the year that global AIDS deaths peaked at 2.3 million. At the end of a dirt road in Kericho, Kenya, I visited Sister Placida, an energetic nun caring for a few dozen equally … [Read more...]
Blog: Mid-Week
I hope your heart reflects the sunshine of today, leaving you feeling light and happy, with more than enough to sustain you. If that's not the case, take a deep breath and give it some thought. Wednesdays can often feel hectic as you come to grips … [Read more...]
Parable: The King is in the Field
The king's usual place is in the capital city, in the royal palace. Anyone wishing to approach the king must go through the appropriate channels in the palace bureaucracy and gain the approval of a succession of secretaries and ministers. One … [Read more...]
Story: The Napkin
Geryl grew up safely in suburbia, but her heart grew in the murky gray areas of the city. A heart like hers is always open. Whenever she meets someone in need, Geryl goes all in to help. She took on the role of benefactor, advisor, and paper … [Read more...]
Video Story: Broken Pieces
https://youtu.be/H-kpHTvBPAw?si=HZ3UM2n9ZioUTyQ1&t=255 Listen to Rabbi Moshe Scheiner tell a true story about a family's visit to the Hecht Museum in Haifa, Israel. Two things that don't go together are a four-year old's curiosity and a rare … [Read more...]
Parable: Marble Jar
Have you heard of the marble jar? This story is about a man worried that time is running out. It was Jim's Medicare birthday. He was 65 years old. He knew the stats: The average person lives 75 years. He did the math. 52 x 75 = 3900 weeks. He … [Read more...]
Parable: Brotherly Love
Two brothers lived on opposite sides of the mountain. One brother had no wife and no children, while the other had a wife and seven children. Each brother feels bad for the other. "My brother has so many mouths to feed. I’ll bring him more … [Read more...]
Story: Mr. Fisher
When Jackie Abelman became pregnant, she was thrilled and anxious at the same time. You see, Jackie is the family's breadwinner. Her husband, Todd, is disabled and can only work part-time. However, he has trouble finding a job that can accommodate … [Read more...]
Parable: Handful of Rocks
A man was driving down the street in his brand-new BMW when a rock hit the side of his car. He pulled over and saw a boy with a handful of rocks in his hand. “Why are you throwing rocks? Look at the dent you caused to my new car.” “I’m sorry, … [Read more...]
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