The young woman, with a look of defeat on her face, went to the marketplace. She approached a shopkeeper in the most humble manner and asked if he would give her credit for some bread, cheese, and milk. She softly explained that her husband was … [Read more...]
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Story: The Pledge
The wealthiest man in the town was miserable. Henry was sick and tired of his wife. She nagged him, annoyed him, and he no longer loved her. He had enough. But divorce was out of the question. As tempting as it was to be free of his wife, Henry could … [Read more...]
Story: Reflection of God’s Creation
The King had four walls in his palace. He commissioned four great artists to each decorate a wall of great beauty. The first artist painted his wall of nature's beauty. Streams, mountains, plants and trees. The second artist painted man-made … [Read more...]
Story: Nowhere is Now Here
Their family was complicated. Dad is an atheist, he doesn't believe in God. Mom is agnostic. She doesn't believe in God, but doesn't deny that there could be a God. And despite his upbringing, Jimmy, who is eight years old has … [Read more...]
Story: Truth Behind Persuasion
The wise man was walking back from prayers on the Sabbath in the holy city. He noticed a light on in one of the shops. The shopkeeper was busy serving his customers, exchanging goods for money, and conducting business as if it was just any day of the … [Read more...]
Story: Remembering on Mother’s Day
Random thoughts. I'm out for lunch with a new friend. She is complaining about her mother. "Of course you understand, everyone has issues with their mother." No. I don't understand. I never had an "issue" with my mother. I … [Read more...]
Story: Truth and Dare
I know the truth when I see it, and I see the lie when it comes hurling at me 100 miles an hour. I stand tall, and I take the hit. Because the liar that used all his power and force is someone I love, he's someone very close to me, and it breaks … [Read more...]
Christmas Story: Burden & Blessings
A young woman was exhausted that day, defeated and feeling hopeless. In a last small breath of faith, she dropped to her knees in prayer. "Dear God, I can't go on," she said. "My problems overwhelm me. My burden is too heavy. I must give … [Read more...]
Story: Breaking Out
Libby knows hardship and struggle. She is only eight years old with little guidance from her mother or father, who are virtually absent in her young life. You could call her a free-range child. She is free to wonder and wander about in her … [Read more...]
Story: Where Does God Live?
The student asked the teacher, "Where does God live?" The other children laughed at the boy. "Dummy," said one youngster. "Everyone knows God lives in heaven." Another girl spoke up. "God is everywhere. Above us, below us, and around us." … [Read more...]
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