A television interviewer was walking streets of Tokyo at Christmastime. Much like America, Christmas shopping is a big commercial success in Japan. So shoppers filled the streets…
Read MoreThe kind of King you have in Jesus
Long ago, a wise and good king ruled in Persia. He loved his people, so he wanted to know how they lived and about the hardships they faced. To do this, he would often dress…
Read MoreSpiced Pumpkin Cake – From Virginia’s Kitchen
I love the smell of anything pumpkin baking in my kitchen. It’s a sure sign the holidays are here! This delicious and easy pumpkin cake is great with a cup of coffee and a good book on cold rainy day. Enjoy!
Read MoreHow to silence your critics for good
Babe Ruth was nearing the end of one of his last full major league games. It was the Braves versus the Reds in Cincinnati. The great Ruth was no longer as agile..
Read MoreHow God wants you to see others
William Jennings Bryan, Secretary of State in Woodrow Wilson’s Cabinet, was one day interviewing a man who was seeking a diplomatic post in China. Bryan was known for…
Read MoreHow to have constructive confrontation
Veteran Major League Baseball umpire Bill Guthrie was working behind the plate one afternoon and the catcher for the visiting team was repeatedly protesting his calls. Guthrie endured the…
Read MoreHow to love others beyond your words
Several years ago, migratory birds in the U.S. were tagged on the foot by the Department of the Interior with metal strips reading, “Wash. Biol. Surv.” for ‘Washington Biological Survey’…
Read MoreHow to gain ground in the war against sin
Two hunters were out looking for game one day when they came across a giant grizzly bear. They immediately dropped their rifles and ran for cover. One climbed a tree while…
Read MoreThe most effective way to deal with stress
In the break room of one particular office building in New York, an anonymous employee posted what was labeled the “Stress Diet.” Here’s what was written…
Read MoreYour Greatest Weapon Against Loneliness
If you and I are honest with ourselves, we’d have to say that at some point in our lives, we’ve experienced loneliness. Maybe it was after the death of a loved one. Or perhaps you’ve felt abandoned by a family member in your time of greatest need. This is a bleak, yet very real, situation […]
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