How to value those who labor for you

There’s nothing quite like looking at a newborn baby. But as adorable as they are, infants do not really appreciate what parents do for them…

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What it really means to be free

In his famous little book ‘On Christian Truth’, Harry Blamires suggests that we think of the human race aboard a hijacked jetliner flying through time…

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How to show courage in the face of criticism

There is a very famous quote from former President Teddy Roosevelt that says, “It is not the critic who counts; not the man who points out how the strong man stumbles…”

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Do you worship a counterfeit god?

During the Middle Ages, there was a popular story which circulated about Martin of Tours, the saint for whom Martin Luther was named. It was said that Satan once appeared to St. Martin…

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How to avoid sitting on the shelf spiritually

Fritz Kreisler, the world-famous violinist, earned a fortune with his concerts and compositions, but he generously gave most of it away. So, when he discovered an exquisite violin on one of his trips, he wasn’t able to buy it…

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Can you be sure you’re saved?

In his book ‘Light for Anxious Souls’, George Cutting shares the story of a farmer who lacked assurance when it came to his salvation. So he foolishly prayed that…

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How to stay sharp well into your years

Oliver Wendell Holmes, Jr., was and still is generally regarded as one of the greatest justices in the history of the U.S. Supreme Court. Because of his often heated disagreements with the other justices, he gained a reputation as the “Great Dissenter”…

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What is your standard of success?

A Chinese folk story tells of a group of elderly, cultured gentlemen who would often meet to exchange wisdom and drink tea. The men took turns hosting…

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The most powerful motivation you can give others

Dr. Ernest Mellor tells a story of him and his wife attending an outdoor performance by young violin students. After the concert, an instructor spoke briefly…

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The powerful influence you can have on others

When Rosina Hernandez was in college, she attended a rock concert where she witnessed a young man brutally beaten. The next day she was shocked to learn that the youth had died…

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