The Elephant and the Rope (Author Unknown) As a man was passing by an elephant, he suddenly stopped, confused by the fact that this huge creature was contained by only a small rope tied to his leg. There were no chains or cages. It would seem that the elephant could, at anytime, easily break away from this rope but for …
Faith… This week I would like to share a story about faith with you. When we pray to God, if we have faith and also believe, He will answer. It may not always be the answer we want, but it will be what God wants for us. I hope you enjoy “Faith on an Island”, Author Unknown. Faith on an Island A …
This week I would like to share a story from South America. It’s a parable about the hummingbird told by the Quechuan people. This Story encourages us to do what we can when we can. I hope you enjoy it. The Hummingbird Story Once there was a great forest fire. All the animals fled to the edge of …
This week I would like to share an inspirational story that was sent to me. The author of “The Gift” is unknown but has a really strong message. I’m told this is a true story about a nine-year-old boy who lived in a rural town in Tennessee. Enjoy The Gift. His house was in a poor area of the community. …
This is a short story about God’s Love for us. We all have these life stopping moments, but God never leaves us. In Hebrews 13:5 we find this promise “I will never leave thee, nor forsake thee.” I hope you enjoy this story “God Really Loves Me”…. Unknown Author. “God Really Loves Me” Nineteen years ago I received a call from my …
Blind Date – Author Unknown. This is a short story about a mother never ending Love for her son. Happy Mother’s Day. After 21 years of marriage, my wife wanted me to take another woman out to dinner and a movie. She said, “I love you, but I know this other woman loves you too, and she would love to …
“I am a soldier” is a poem written by an unknown author. Today we are at war with an invisible enemy. Let all of us be a part of God’s Army. I am a soldier. I am a soldier in the army of my God.The Lord Jesus Christ is my Commanding Officer. The Holy Scripture is my code of conduct.Faith, …
The Bridge by Zelda Rayford A preacher was driving home one night with his wife and two daughters in the car. It was raining and dark and because of the intensity of the rain he could hardly see past his headlights. On the way he had to drive over a huge bridge. There were signs posted all along the bridge …
This story, “The Burden” is about the load or burdens we all carry on our backs. I hope you enjoy The Burden…. Written By an Author Unknown The Burden “Why was my burden so heavy?” I slammed the bedroom door and leaned against it. Is there no rest from this life? I wondered. I stumbled to my bed and dropped onto …
This week I would like to share a story from Jentezen Franklin called “Leaning Side”. I hope you enjoy it. Leaning Side “A pastor of a small church would occasionally call on one gentleman to pray, and every time this one particular guy would pray, he would pray this, “Oh God, thank you for this word today, and bless these …
This week I would like to share a wonderful Christmas story. I fell in love with this story, so I borrowed it from a friend – hope you enjoy it as much as I did!! The Christmas Coat. A young man was fumbling around one day, in a women’s clothing store. He’d found his wife a Christmas coat and was …
I have been asked to re-post a Christmas story from last year. There’s so much meaning and a great message in this story… It’s about an old man at a Gas station in the Christmas season. I hope you enjoy. Unknown Author The old man sat in his gas station on a cold Christmas Eve. He hadn’t been anywhere in years …
As we heading into the Gift giving season, I would like to share a story sent to me from a friend titled “The Gift Beyond Imagination.” author unknown. I hope you enjoy. The Gift Beyond Imagination. A story of the gift of love Dedication Here in the South, we like to use “double names.” Therefore, I chose to incorporate both …
This week I want to share a heart touching story. It’s really a story of what life is all about. I hope you enjoy “The Red Marbles” the author unknown. The Red Marbles I was at the corner grocery store buying some early potatoes. I noticed a small boy, delicate of bone and feature, ragged but clean, hungrily appraising a …
This week I would like to share a story sent to me called “The Atheist and The Bear.” In this humorous short story, there is an under lying truth. Hope you enjoy. The Atheist and The Bear An atheist was taking a walk through the woods. “What majestic trees! What powerful rivers! What beautiful animals”, he said to himself. As …
Have you ever asked yourself, why did God create evil? After all, didn’t God know what was going to happen. I would like to share a little bit about this subject. Enjoy. Why did God create evil? A professor at the university asked his students the following question:Is everything that exists created by God? One student bravely answered:Yes, everything was …
This week I would like to share a story send to me by a friend. This story “The Rain” was written by Norma K. Perrine. I hope you enjoy. The Rain – by Norma K. Perrine A little girl had been shopping with her Mom in Walmart. She must have been 6 years old, this beautiful red-haired, freckle-faced image of innocence. …
Sunday May 12th is Mother’s Day!!! In honor of all our mothers, I would like to share a short story about a Mothers never ending Love for her son. This story is titled, “Being a Mother” and the author is unknown. I hope you enjoy!!! Being a Mother. After 21 years of marriage, my wife wanted me to take another woman …
It was so nice to see a full house at church this Easter Sunday. Since the Covid pandemic most church attendance has drastically fallen off. I guess the reason is… It’s more convenient to stay home and watch on the internet or TV. After all, we can worship God anywhere and at any time. We don’t have to go to …
There are many uses for duct tape. This is probably one of the most versatile products on the market. This story is about how you can fix almost everything with duct tape. Hope you enjoy. The Duct Tape Fix Early one Monday morning two young men came into a small restaurant. After they were seated a discussion started about how …