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It was a time in history when there was horrendous cruelty and ethnic cleansing.  One particularly vicious beating was going on in the town square. The man was being whipped by a sadistic soldier who took direct aim with ferocious strokes, all the … [Read more...]

The prayer leader was praying very fast and someone went over to the High Priest and said, "Tell him to slow down. He's going very fast." The Priest said, "Look at Moses. He prayed his entire prayer with five short words. - 'Please God, pray … [Read more...]

Years ago, a farmer owned land along the Atlantic seacoast. He constantly advertised for hired hands. Most people were reluctant to work on farms along the Atlantic. They dreaded the awful storms that raged across the Atlantic, wreaking havoc on the … [Read more...]

A wise man was walking down the ancient streets of Jerusalem when he came upon a sick man. “Wise sage, tell me how I can be cured?” the man asked him. The wise man advised him about medication and therapeutic methods. “Tell me, why was I … [Read more...]

The donkey was massively overloaded. The poor creature began to falter in its steps and wobble to the point that it would collapse completely. One man watched and acted. He went over and supported the donkey to prevent it from falling. Then, … [Read more...]

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...]

  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...]

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...]

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...]