An explorer returned to his people, who were eager to know about his recent trip to the Amazon. But how could he ever put into words the feelings that flooded his heart when he saw exotic flowers and heard the night-sounds of the forests; when he … [Read more...]
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Prayables Parable: The Soapmaker
Because all good stories start with "Once upon a time..." Once upon a time the village elder was walking with a young soap maker. The soap maker asked him: "Why is that we pray and study the Good Book, as people have done for thousands of … [Read more...]
Prayables Parable: The Melody
A long time ago, in a small town in France, there lived a wealthy textile merchant. Phillippe sold cloth to the people in this town, and it was well-known that he had the very finest cloth - silks, velvets, lace, wool, and cotton. He was a respected … [Read more...]
Prayables Parable: Chop Wood
A student approached his teacher and asked, “How do I find pure holiness?” The teacher replied, “Chop wood, carry water.” “And what do I do after I find it?” “Chop wood, carry water.” The moral of the story: Holiness is found and lived, … [Read more...]
Story: Pencil Parable
The Pencil Maker took the pencil aside, just before putting him into the box. There are 5 things you need to know, he told the pencil, before I send you out into the world, always remember them and never forget, and you will become the best pencil … [Read more...]
Q-Card: Vol. 343
Week Ending Friday, September 29, 2023 {quotes} Constant prayer is a place of rest, not another form of striving. Addison Bevere Being generous of spirit is a wonderful way to live. Pete Seeger The hole never fills, but new life grows … [Read more...]
Q-Card: Vol. 340
Week Ending Friday, September 8, 2023 {quotes} All labor that uplifts humanity has dignity and importance and should be undertaken with painstaking excellence. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Hard work keeps the wrinkles out of the mind and … [Read more...]
Q-Card: Vol. 338
Week Ending August 25, 2023 {quotes} Throw caution to the wind and just do it. Carrie Underwood Even the smallest candle burns brighter in the dark. Chris Mentillo Until one has loved an animal, a part of one’s soul remains unawakened. Anatole … [Read more...]
Q-Card – Vol. 337
Week Ending Friday, August 18, 2023 {quotes} There is only one happiness in this life, to love and be loved. George Sand Love is friendship that has caught fire. It is quiet understanding, mutual confidence, sharing and forgiving. It is loyalty … [Read more...]
Q-Card Vol. 334
Week Ending Friday, July 28. 2023 {quotes} Contentment consists not in adding more fuel but in taking away some fire. Thomas Fuller Don't be seduced into thinking that that which does not make a profit is without value. Arthur Miller The … [Read more...]
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