A successful businessman was growing old and knew it was time to choose a successor to take over the business. Instead of choosing one of his directors, he decided to do something different. He called all the young executives in his company together. … [Read more...]
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Parable: The Explorer
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...]
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. 369
Week Ending Friday March 29, 2024 {quotes} Passing Through I shall pass through this world but once. Any good, therefore, that I can do or any kindness I can show to any human being, let me do it now. Let me not defer it or neglect it, for I shall … [Read more...]
Q-Card: Vol. 367
Week Ending Friday, March 15, 2024 {quotes} Dance You've gotta dance like there's nobody watching, love like you'll never be hurt, sing like there's nobody listening, and live like it's heaven on earth. William W. Purkey Emotional … [Read more...]
Q-Card: Vol. 366
Week Ending Friday March 8, 2024 {quotes} Lincoln on Light I am not bound to succeed, but I am bound to live by the light that I have. I must stand with anybody that stands right, and stand with him while he is right, and part with him when he … [Read more...]
Q-Card: Vol. 365
Week Ending Friday, March 1, 2024 {quotes} The important thing is to learn a lesson every time you lose. John McEnroe Embrace uncertainty. Some of the most beautiful chapters in our lives won't have a title until much later. Bob Goff God is … [Read more...]
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