Make Us THAT Happy!
A recently married man received a letter and some photographs from an old friend. Among the photographs was a picture of a beautiful patio deck the friend had made with […]
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It Has a Nice Ring!
The world-renowned composer, Rudolph Friml, once turned on the radio and was outraged to hear one of his great compositions being used as background music for a beer commercial. Immediately,
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Never Get Around To It!
I suppose you’ve all heard at least a few of the “how do you know you are getting older?” quips. But this morning, I am happy to report that someone
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Polka-Dotted Pears
You’ve likely heard of rainbow trout and maybe even pinstriped pythons, but what about blue tomatoes? They may sound like something out of a Dr. Seuss book, but blue tomatoes
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That’s Living!
The famous analyst, Dr. Karl Menninger, once asked a very wealthy patient, “What are you going to do with all your money?” The patient replied, “Just worry about it, I
One Act Of Obedience
The mother of a fifteen-year-old girl was anxious about her daughter’s recently acquired independent attitude. Among other things, she recently spent most of her allowance on perfume, contrary to her
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Better Sermons!
You probably heard the news story that Pope Francis will visit the Philippines in January, 2015. But you may not have heard this story of the Pope’s earlier visit to
Raise The Banner High!
Recently, a new book appeared called “Public Apology,” which features scores of “mea culpas” written to friends, family members, strangers and even celebrities. On the cover of the book is
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All Too Human
It happened not long ago, but for most, the events that began that day have faded from memory. Citizens the world-over desperately waiting for a sliver of hope. Prayers pouring
Taking Sides?
A recent seminary graduate, with an advanced degree in sociology, was called on to deliver a speech to a group of seniors in a retirement community. For what seemed like
I’ve Got A Secret
If you are over 50, there’s a chance you may remember the popular weekly TV game show called “I’ve Got A Secret.” In the show, celebrity panelists would attempt to
How’s Your “Trust-O-Meter?”
There was a young man named Bud who spent two years working in the oil fields of New Mexico in order to earn enough money for college. One winter day,
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No More Sinking Feeling
Most of you have probably had this feeling at one time or another: You’ve planned for months or even years the trip of a lifetime. Maybe it’s the ultimate vacation
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Try To Be Kinder
In his own inimitable style, baseball’s Yogi Berra once said, “You should always go to other people’s funerals, because if you don’t, they might not go to yours.” And then
No Rest For The Good
Centuries ago, an ancient “father of the Church” named Cyprian, who lived in North Africa, sent a letter to a friend. In it he said, This seems a cheerful world
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Our Ultimate Treasure
Like all great discoveries, legend has it that the scientific “Archimedean Principle” was hatched by the famous Greek mathematician while he was taking a bath! It seems that Archimedes had
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These Are The Days
This morning I have an important question to ask: “When were ‘the good old days?’” What I mean is, exactly what year, or what decade, or what century are we
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A Glorious Image
Today we begin with a simple little story from a recent headline. A story we might aptly call “The Parable of the Dumbest Stunt Ever.” Or more to the point,
He Paid The Price
A cartoon strip depicted a father attempting to engage his son in earnest conversation. The teenager is slouched down on the sofa, looking very depressed. His father seems concerned, trying
Obsession Of Possession
Today I’d like to speak about an all-too-common malady that has afflicted so many of us, and to offer a sure-fire cure. But first, as a sort of case study,
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