A dad brings his 8-year-old son to the animal shelter to adopt a dog. The little boy has been anxiously awaiting the day for years. With great excitement, he goes up to the counter and asks to see the dogs that are available for adoption. An … [Read more...]
Story: Memorial Day Connection
The sun hung low in the sky, casting a golden hue over the small town as Memorial Day approached. Among the crowds gathering for the day's events were two figures, both in uniform, adorned with medals and patches that spoke volumes of … [Read more...]
Parable: Light the Fire
A revered monk once journeyed to visit a younger monk who was known for his religious devotion. The older monk was very impressed with the young man’s total immersion in prayer and study and asked the young man the secret of his unwavering piety. … [Read more...]
Parable: Little Eagle
There once was an eagle's nest on the top of a mountain. One of the eagle eggs rolled out of the nest, rolled down the mountain and it landed in a nest of birds. When all the eggs in the nest hatched and little chicks were born, the … [Read more...]
Story: Hero Rose Lubin
When Rose was born, her parents noticed something special about her—a light about her, a positive energy, a force of nature. Rose grew up in a suburb of Atlanta, Georgia. She had a happy childhood. And she had a revelation while just a young … [Read more...]
Parable: Fox in the Vineyard
A sly fox passed a lovely vineyard. A tall, thick fence surrounded the vineyard on all sides. As the fox circled around the fence, he found a small hole, barely large enough to push his head through. The fox could see what luscious grapes grew in the … [Read more...]
Story: Billy Graham, Know Where You’re Going
Right before Billy Graham passed away at the age of 99, leaders in Charlotte, North Carolina, invited their favorite son to a luncheon in his honor. Billy initially hesitated to accept the invitation because he struggled with Parkinson's disease. … [Read more...]
Easter Story: Robin Redbreast
It happened at the time when our Lord created the world, when he made not only heaven and earth, but all the animals and the plants as well, and at the same time gave them their names. Many stories have come to us from that time, and if we knew … [Read more...]
Parable: Wind and Sun
The North Wind and the Sun quarreled about which was stronger. While they were disputing with much heat and bluster, a Traveler passed along the road wrapped in a cloak. "Let us agree," said the Sun, "that he is the stronger who can strip that … [Read more...]
Blog: Take Me to the Church
Some people say I'm fearless. I say I'm confident. I'm not afraid of the things that frighten other people. I don't have a tracking device on my children, and I never bought one of those home security systems for my iPhone where I can see the … [Read more...]
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