What is the most important verse in the Bible? Great scholars spend endless hours, days, and lifetimes trying to answer this question. One wise man said the most important verse is Leviticus 19:18, "Thou shalt love thy neighbor as thyself." … [Read more...]
Parable: What’s on the Other Side?
A sick man turned to his doctor as he was leaving the room after paying a visit and said, "Doctor, I am afraid to die. Tell me what lies on the other side." Very quietly, the doctor said, "I don't know." "You don't know?!? You're a religious … [Read more...]
Story: Shopping for Sister
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...]
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