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...]
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...]
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...]
Parable: The Horse and the Sparrow
A great warhorse comes upon a tiny sparrow lying on its back with its feet in the air, eyes squinched tightly shut with effort. "What are you doing?" asks the horse. "I’m trying to help hold back the darkness," replied the sparrow. The horse … [Read more...]
Parable: Come to My Spiritual Home
A man once set out to visit a great sage. When he arrived, he asked where to find the man and was shown to a decrepit shack at the edge of town. Inside, there was nothing but a broken-down bed and a table full of books, where an old man was … [Read more...]
Story: Gratitude Parable
A man was driving his Toyota Camry to work as a beautiful red Lamborghini drove alongside him. "If only I had a Lamborghini, I would be so happy." As he's thinking about the Lamborghini, another man is riding his bicycle along the same street. … [Read more...]
Story: Bird Song, A Lesson in Leadership
A meeting took place in a clearing in the woods to nominate a new leader of the forest. All the animals gathered, and the first to speak up was the lion. "Obviously, I should be the king of the forest because I'm the mightiest beast." Next, a … [Read more...]
Parable: Two Apples
A mother saw her young daughter holding two apples, and the mother said to the little girl, Sweetie, can I have one of your apples? Before the mother had a chance even to hear the answer of the child, the little girl quickly took a bite out of … [Read more...]
Parable: The Train
At birth, we boarded the train and met our parents, and we believe they will always travel by our side. However, at some station our parents will step down from the train, leaving us on this journey alone. As time goes by, other people will … [Read more...]
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