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.
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
We therefore ought to . . . become fellow workers for the truth. 3 John 1:8 Artist and scientist Michael Flynn designed a singing bowl for display in ArtPrize, an international art competition held in Grand Rapids, Michigan. The bowl requires no electricity, but it does require something that is in short supply: cooperation. As I observed people trying to … Read More
THE MOST YOU CAN DO The Summer of my eleventh year was a wonderful time of joy and innocence. My days were spent riding my bike, walking in the bright green woods around my home, swimming in the crystal clear river that ran by my house, playing in fields full of wild flowers, and looking up at the clouds. I … Read More
The story is told about a New York City policeman investigating a case. He made a phone call, but even before he finished dialing, he somehow knew he had made a mistake. He let it ring, though. The phone rang once, twice – then someone picked it up. “You’ve got the wrong number!” a husky male voice snapped before the … Read More
