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Once upon a time, two little sunflower seeds nestled snugly together in the soft earth … They talked of God, the Creator of all seeds. They wanted to find Him. …
Wisdom
Golden Windows
A little boy got into an argument with some lads twice his size. He drew a line in the dirt and dared them to cross it. The big boys accepted …
He Found Me!
At the conclusion of the first lecture in a college philosophy course, the professor asked for questions. “What is the difference between learning and wisdom,” a student asked. “Learning,” said …
All Else Is Hot Air
The late Theodor Seuss Geisel, best known as the author of the “Dr. Seuss” children’s books, was invited to give the commencement address at a college in Illinois. He began …
Five Simple Words
A wise old woman, who had little formal education, taught her granddaughter to memorize this formula for a good life: Wash what is dirty. Water what is dry. Heal what …
Unanswered Questions
According to her publisher, author Bernadette Snyder “is a homemaker and mother who is known for her writing of grocery lists, notes for the refrigerator door, garage sale notices and …
Our Days Are Numbered
There was an old woman tossed up in a basket, seventeen times as high as the moon. Where she was going, I couldn’t but ask it, For in her hand …
Isn’t My Child Wonderful?
When the Russian, Yuri Gagarin (the first man in space), returned to earth, he made the statement that he didn’t see God anywhere on his journey into the vast unknown. …
The Best Translation
In an old comedy routine, a famous film actor receives a telephone call from an advertising agency executive who says, “We want you to pose for a Gilby’s Gin billboard.” …
Contribution Or Commitment
“Auntie Mame,” the “eat, drink and be merry character” in the play of the same name, declares that “Life is a banquet, and most poor so-and-so’s are starving to death.” …
A Bunch Of Bugs?
In one of Gary Larson’s “Far Side” cartoons, a group of insects are gathered together at a party. One of the bugs is saying to another, “Think of it, Ed! …
Now Is The Time
Several critics have called the Japanese motion picture, “Ikiru,” the greatest film ever made. “Ikiru” is the story of an old man’s struggle to attach meaning to his life after …
Live Wisely!
When we read the Bible story of our “First Parents” living in the Garden of Eden, we can see that Adam and Eve had an ideal marriage. For example, Adam …
Rain Or Shine
There is a story about a wise old woman who had listened carefully to a group of malcontents tell her their problems. “I have some advice for you,” the woman …
Leap Of Faith
Advice columnist Ann Landers receives an average of 10,000 letters a month, nearly all of them from people who are burdened with problems. Asked if there is one predominant theme …
Did You Ask Any Good Questions Today?
In the study of Ancient History, we learn of the conflict between the Medes and the Persians. The Medes tried to take the Empire away from the Persians and when …
One Fleck At A Time
A successful businessman suddenly realized he was caught up in an aimless existence. He visited a therapist and told of his long struggle to be a success. He talked about …
Birds Of A Feather?
Many years ago, a pastor was sitting alone in his Church, quietly reflecting on a theological tome he had been reading. Suddenly, his reverie was interrupted by the noise of …
A Word To The Wise
Most of us consider an ordinary flea nothing more than a nuisance to ourselves and to our pets. But few of us are knowledgeable about the awesome feats these tiny …
Out Of Your Misery
We live in a world where people are becoming increasingly cynical and bitter and, thus, strangling the very spirit out of living. A seminary professor has painted a composite picture …