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A sly fox passed a lovely vineyard. A tall, thick fence surrounded the vineyard on all sides. As the fox circled around the fence, he found a small hole, barely large enough to push his head through. The fox could see what luscious grapes grew in the … [Read more...]

The North Wind and the Sun quarreled about which was stronger. While they were disputing with much heat and bluster, a Traveler passed along the road wrapped in a cloak. "Let us agree," said the Sun, "that he is the stronger who can strip that … [Read more...]

A man goes out on his balcony overlooking the sidewalk of a busy Manhatten street. He gets locked out of his apartment without his cell phone or a coat. But he does have a pocket full of money. He throws $20 bills off the balcony, hoping people … [Read more...]

What is the most important verse in the Bible? Great scholars spend endless hours, days, and lifetimes trying to answer this question. One wise man said the most important verse is Leviticus 19:18,  "Thou shalt love thy neighbor as thyself." … [Read more...]

A sick man turned to his doctor as he was leaving the room after paying a visit and said, "Doctor, I am afraid to die. Tell me what lies on the other side." Very quietly, the doctor said, "I don't know." "You don't know?!? You're a religious … [Read more...]

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...]

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...]

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...]

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...]

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...]