A young girl, who looked to be around 12 years old, was walking downtown on a bright sunny Saturday. She stopped when she noticed something gold shining in the window of a jewelry store. It was a beautiful gold bracelet with a prism of light beaming … [Read more...]
Parable: Where the Answer Lies
The Answer Lies Where the Butterfly Flies A young boy wanted to stump his teacher. "Teacher," he said as he extended his two clenched hands, "I have a butterfly in my hands. Is it alive or dead?" He figured if the teacher guessed it was dead, … [Read more...]
Story: Shipwrecked
A voyaging ship was wrecked during a storm at sea, and only two of the men on it were able to swim to a small, desert-like island. The two survivors, not knowing what else to do, agreed that they had no other recourse but to pray to God. However, to … [Read more...]
Story: One Sweet Soul
One Soul. Yehuda is a good soul. It's Friday, and he's ready for the weekend. Picture this young man in his white sleeveless t-shirt, biceps bulging, hair sheared close, scruffy beard. Engaging smile. Cheery disposition. The white wires of his … [Read more...]
Parable: Get Over It
John is a businessman, a wealthy landowner, and a man of faith. He reads the Bible daily. One day, a terrible fire broke out and ravaged every inch of John's land. All the acres of timber that provided his income were destroyed. Some of his … [Read more...]
Story: The Wedding
THE ELDER I am at the age where jokes about growing old are a common occurrence. Seventieth birthday celebrations have been plentiful among my siblings and cousins of my large and loving extended family. And then there’s the weddings. The … [Read more...]
Story: God Driven Transaction
God always takes care of us so perfectly. Years ago, when I was in seminary, a fellow ministerial student named Don Allen asked me for help buying a new car. He considered me to be a better negotiator than he was. On this particular winter day, a … [Read more...]
Parable: Someone Else’s Troubles
A man came to a great sage and shared his troubles. The sage listened and then proceeded to tell him about someone else in the community who needed help. "Great Sage, I don't understand why you are telling me about someone else's problems when I … [Read more...]
Parable: 12 Seconds
A young boy lives in a war zone. He has 12 seconds to find shelter when he hears the blast of the sirens. If 12 seconds can cause death and destruction, he reasons that 12 seconds can cause life and growth. Always smile, spread good cheer, and make … [Read more...]
Story: The Hero
I listened to the story, and after an entire purse pack of Kleenex was used up, I knew I had to hurry home and write it down while I still remembered. As if I could forget it. "It's a true story," the preacher said. "A story of remarkable … [Read more...]
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