"In this house, young lady, we never hold a grudge." That's my dad firmly reminding my 6-year-old self not to be mad at my mother. It's sixty years later, and I think about my family rule every single day. There's always someone to be mad at. … [Read more...]
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Story: Bomb on the Bus
Local residents described the incident as a "miracle" as the improvised explosive device failed to go off, hurting no one. I'm sharing a story that wasn't big news. Here's a very personal version of the incident. It was another day of violence in … [Read more...]
Story: The Light That Wins
A businessman has three children. He called his two sons and one daughter to his office. “One of you will be the CEO of my company. I am assigning the exact same size room to you each. I will give you an equal amount of money. I want you to fill … [Read more...]
Story: If You Were God
God is all-knowing. It’s God’s plan. God gave us free will. God is the spiritual force within you. How does that all fit together? Three wise sages were discussing the troubles they saw in the world. A question came up “What would you do … [Read more...]
Story: Grandma and the Coffee Beans
The teenager was having a hard time. He was depressed. He walked into the kitchen where his grandmother was cooking. His grandmother saw he was down, she could tell he was worried about something. "Come here and watch me cook. I want to teach you … [Read more...]
Story: The Obstacle in Our Path
Picture this. In ancient times, kings and queens reigned, the noble class played, merchants prospered, and peasants fought a daily battle with poverty and deprivation. One king, one day, had a thought. He wondered about the mores and ethics of the … [Read more...]
Story: The Near-Perfect Thanksgiving
Amy grew up in a family with divorced parents. After the split, her parents chose to live on the same block, just a few houses away from one another. Amy and her brother Josh could move freely back and forth between their parents. This arrangement … [Read more...]
Story: They Who Are Celebrated
Antoinette felt unappreciated at work. Others were getting promoted faster, her paycheck was less than it should be, and words of encouragement from the higher-ups were sparse. On one particularly dreary morning, she woke up with a burst of … [Read more...]
Story: Shirley & Rose
Though the names and details have been changed, I'm told this is a true story about two roommates in a retirement home somewhere in New Jersey. One woman, we'll call her Shirley, is a widow with one son who lives in California. She has made a … [Read more...]
Story: Don’t Cry for Me
They were an elderly couple, very much in love until their dying days. The husband was an important man. He was a wise man. He was a compassionate man. The people in his community came to him with their problems, asking for advice and counsel. He … [Read more...]
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