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Parable: Where the Answer Lies

The Answer Lies Where the Butterfly Flies A young boy wanted to stump his teacher.  "Teacher," he said as he extended his two clenched hands, "I have a butterfly in my hands. Is it alive or dead?" He figured if the teacher guessed it was dead, … [Read more...]

Parable: Get Over It

John is a businessman, a wealthy landowner, and a man of faith. He reads the Bible daily.  One day, a terrible fire broke out and ravaged every inch of John's land. All the acres of timber that provided his income were destroyed. Some of his … [Read more...]

Parable: Someone Else’s Troubles

A man came to a great sage and shared his troubles. The sage listened and then proceeded to tell him about someone else in the community who needed help. "Great Sage, I don't understand why you are telling me about someone else's problems when I … [Read more...]

Parable: 12 Seconds

A young boy lives in a war zone. He has 12 seconds to find shelter when he hears the blast of the sirens. If 12 seconds can cause death and destruction, he reasons that 12 seconds can cause life and growth. Always smile, spread good cheer, and make … [Read more...]

Parable: The Horse and the Sparrow

A great warhorse comes upon a tiny sparrow lying on its back with its feet in the air, eyes squinched tightly shut with effort. "What are you doing?" asks the horse. "I’m trying to help hold back the darkness," replied the sparrow. The horse … [Read more...]

Parable: Come to My Spiritual Home

A man once set out to visit a great sage. When he arrived, he asked where to find the man and was shown to a decrepit shack at the edge of town. Inside, there was nothing but a broken-down bed and a table full of books, where an old man was … [Read more...]

Story: Gratitude Parable

A man was driving his Toyota Camry to work as a beautiful red Lamborghini drove alongside him. "If only I had a Lamborghini, I would be so happy."  As he's thinking about the Lamborghini, another man is riding his bicycle along the same street. … [Read more...]

Parable: Two Apples

A mother saw her young daughter holding two apples, and the mother said to the little girl, Sweetie, can I have one of your apples? Before the mother had a chance even to hear the answer of the child, the little girl quickly took a bite out of … [Read more...]

Parable: The Train

At birth, we boarded the train and met our parents, and we believe they will always travel by our side.  However, at some station our parents will step down from the train, leaving us on this journey alone.  As time goes by, other people will … [Read more...]