A group of students was asked to list what they thought were the present Seven Wonders of the World. Though there was some disagreement, the following got the most votes: 1. Egypt’s Great Pyramids 2. Taj Mahal 3. Grand Canyon 4. Panama Canal 5. Empire State Building 6. St. Peter’s Basilica 7. China’s Great Wall While gathering the votes, the … Read More
Herman and I locked our general store and dragged ourselves home. It was 11:00 p.m., Christmas Eve of 1949. We were dog tired. We had sold almost all of our toys; and all of the layaways, except one package, had been picked up. Usually, we kept the store open until everything had been claimed. We wouldn’t have been happy on … Read More
Popular author Lee Strobel is preparing to once again explore the supernatural in his new film “The Case For Miracles,” God is still moving today. “The fact He’s still doing miracles today in ways where we’ve got solid medical documentation, where we have multiple incredible eyewitnesses with no motive to deceive, where we have no natural explanation that makes any … Read More
Failure doesn’t mean – “You are a failure,” It means – You have not succeeded. Failure doesn’t mean – “You accomplished nothing,” It means – You have learned something. Failure doesn’t mean – “You have been a fool,” It means – You had a lot of faith. Failure doesn’t mean – “You don’t have it,” It means – You were … Read More
AN OLD PAIR OF SHOES I woke up with a stiff and sore back this morning. This was not unusual since my back has given me problems for years now, but today no amount of stretching or moving would loosen it up. Still, I had 5 dogs waiting patiently by the door to go out for their morning walk, … Read More
WHEN YOU THOUGHT I WASN’T LOOKING When you thought I wasn’t looking you hung my first painting on the refrigerator, and I wanted to paint another. When you thought I wasn’t looking you fed a stray cat, and I thought it was good to be kind to animals. When you thought I wasn’t looking you baked a birthday cake just … Read More
A new doctor had arrived in town. He could cure anything and anybody. Everyone was amazed with what he could do – everyone except for Mr. Thompson, the town skeptic. Grumpy old Mr. Thompson went to visit this ‘miracle doctor’ to prove that he wasn’t anybody special. When it was time for his appointment he told the doctor, “Hey, doc, … Read More
You are cordially invited to A BIRTH MAS CELEBRATION! Guest of Honor: Jesus Christ Date: Traditionally, December 25, but He’s always around, so the date is flexible… Time: Whenever you’re ready. Place: In your heart…He’ll meet you there. (You’ll hear Him knock.) Attire: Come as you are…grubbies are just fine. [We all came that way!] He’ll be washing our clothes … Read More
This is NOT about physical strength. This is the strength that comes from a Savior. Have a tissue or two available. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CZJvBfoHDk0
I spoke to a woman in Toronto. She was not a hugger, but something told her one day at the bus stop to offer a hug to a stranger. Well my acquaintance, Paula, just didn’t want to offer a hug to a stranger, yet something inside of (intuition?) her would not let up and finally Paula walked over and asked … Read More
