A French painter, musing about the parable about the wealthy farmer was so moved over it he took out a canvas, a pallet and brush and began to paint the scene. He painted a man…
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An extremely wealthy man, reflecting on his business career and the life it brought him, said: ""If you go into business with the idea of satisfying all your wants, your greed will erect for you…
There is a short story in which a self-centered old man dreams that he died and went to hell. In the midst of his anguish, he looks heavenward and cries out for a second chance.…
If you want to know what really makes people tick, perhaps one way is to follow the latest trends -- check out the newest gadgets and gizmos hitting the marketplace. For example, one company recently…
In the New York Times best seller based on the author's convocation address at Syracuse University, George Saunders writes, "here's something I know to be true: What I regret most in my life are failures…
It is important to be sensitive to the reactions of children as they continue to ask questions about the war in the Persian Gulf, just ended. During the first few days of the conflict, Cable…
”Have nothing to do with stupid and senseless controversies; you know that they breed quarrels. And the Lord’s servant must not be quarrelsome but kindly to everyone, an apt teacher, patient, correcting opponents with gentleness.”…
The story is told of a New York City school teacher who decided he needed to see a psychiatrist. Determined to get first-class help, he picked one with a fashionable Park Avenue address. When he…
A young bridegroom, standing at the altar next to his bride, listened nervously to the decisive question: “Wilt thou have this woman to be thy wife?” He replied, “I wilt!”
At a small-town Church the newly appointed Pastor discovered a full-length mirror on the closet door in his office. For his first wedding service, he allowed the bride to use his office as her dressing…
On any wedding day, as on all festive occasions, there is always the danger of missing the celebration’s real significance. Like a man named John Cunningham did, for example, on his wedding day. The marriage…
Winter is no mere shift of background scenery. It is an elemental force to be reckoned with. When we put storm windows up and snow tires on, lay in firewood, wrap water pipes and stock…
An anonymous writer has given us this story of an American tourist’s visit to the 19th century Polish Rabbi, Hofetz Chaim, who was looked upon by the people of his time as an extremely wise…
"If there is any one of you who needs wisdom, ask God, who gives to all freely and ungrudgingly” (James 1:5). Every night, a father would quiz his son on the boy’s homework assignment. If…
Degas, the great French artist and master of the subtle tones of grey and pink, was once asked, “What do you mix your colors with?” He replied, “With brains.” In blending the colors of life…
A woman of advanced age began to have hearing problems. Reluctantly she gave in to suggestions from family members that she consult an ear specialist. After the doctor had made a thorough examination of the…
As he lay on his death bed, the renowned Jewish Theologian, Abraham Heschel, was visited by a close friend who found him woefully weak. The friend said that Rabbi Heschel faintly whispered to him ...…
“In the beginning was the Word; the Word was with God and the Word was God” (John 1:1). Generations follow generations—yet it lives ... Nations rise and fall — yet it lives. Kings, dictators presidents…
”A word spoken in due season, how good it is... like apples of gold in a silver setting, a word that is aptly spoken” (Proverbs 15:23, 25:11). Two men who hadn’t seen each other in…
(“Therefore my beloved, be steadfast, immovable, always excelling in the work of the Lord, because you know that in the Lord your labor is not in vain.” (I Cor 15:58.) Nineteenth Century author Charles Kingsley…
