How to show courage in the face of criticism

There is a very famous quote from former President Teddy Roosevelt that says…

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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…

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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…

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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 on…

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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…

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God’s greatest commandment to you

A pastor once told the story of the public library in his town that had a system called “Dial-A-Tale.” With this system, anytime a young child wanted to hear a story…

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The best way to deal with anger

The author Jim Taylor tells a story about his longtime friend, Ralph. One morning, Ralph woke up at 5:00 a.m. to a terrible thumping noise…

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The priceless reward of a good friend

During World War I, a Protestant chaplain with the American troops in Italy became a friend of a local Roman Catholic priest. In time, the chaplain moved on…

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