C.S. Lewis likened God's use of adversity to walking a dog. If the dog gets its leash wrapped around a pole and tries to continue running forward, he will only tighten the leash more. Both the dog and...
Howard K. Smith, the well known newscaster, said that his daughter was not at all impressed by his fame. Even though he had interviewed presidents, and had a nationwide listening audience, she was uni...
You know you're drinking too much coffee when: - You answer the door before people knock. - You grind your coffee beans in your mouth. - You sleep with your eyes open. - You have to watch videos i...
When David Livingstone volunteered as a missionary with the London Missionary Society, they asked him where he wanted to go. He replied, "Anywhere, so long as it is forward." After he had reached Afri...
In 1961 U.S. Representative John Lewis, at the time a civil rights activist and seminary student, was beaten severely at a South Carolina bus stop. Forty-eight years later, Elwin Wilson, the man who ...
Some years ago a young man approached the foreman of a logging crew and asked for a job. "That depends," replied the foreman. "Let's see you fell this tree." The young man stepped forward and skill...
Industrious children leave mother in bed wondering where her breakfast is....
Here are some actual "gems" from church bulletins: 1. Don't let worry kill you. Let the Church help. 2. Thursday night Potluck Supper. Prayer and medication to follow. 3. Remember in prayer the many ...
A woman was visiting a relative who was stationed in Germany. She assumed that most Germans would speak English, but found that many people spoke only their native tongue, including the ticket inspect...
We never should give up on our dreams despite the condescending remarks of others; listen instead to encouragement and move forward....
Just about a year before he succumbed to cancer, Tony Snow, former political pundit, speech writer and White House press secretary, said the following to the 2007 graduating class at the Catholic Univ...
Saddam Hussein, the dictator of Iraq has built 50 palaces at a probable cost of two billion dollars. Each one has an underground bunker covered by concrete two feet thick reinforced with steel. They c...
Here is what Larry King said of the most recent scandal to rock the evangelical world: How sincere is Rev. Swaggart? Thoughts on the Rev. Jimmy Swaggart, who this writer knows pretty well: I would... ...
Joe Foss was a bonafide hero. After a good, long life of 87 years, he passed away on January 1st 2003....
A woman was visiting a relative who was stationed in Germany. She assumed that most Germans would speak English, but found that many people spoke only their native tongue - including the ticket inspec...
Saddam Hussein, the dictator of Iraq has built 50 palaces at a probable cost of two billion dollars. Each one has an underground bunker covered by concrete two feet thick reinforced with steel. ...
Some Christians are so afraid of failure that they become reserved, overly cautious, and uninvolved in life. They follow a policy of guarded living, holding back time, talents, and treasure from God's...
An old sea captain was quizzing a young naval student. "What steps would you take if a sudden storm came up on the starboard?" ...