Just Five More Minutes

While at the park one day, a woman sat down next to a man on a bench near a playground."That's my son over there," she said, pointing to a little boy in a red sweater who was gliding down the slide."He's a fine looking boy" the man said. "That's my daughter on the bike in the white dress."Then, looking at his watch, he called to his daughter. "What do you say we go, Melissa?"Melissa...

When I say…”I am a Christian”

When I say…”I am a Christian” I’m not shouting “I am saved” I’m whispering “I get lost!” “That is why I chose this way.” When I say…”I am a Christian” I don’t speak of this with pride. I’m confessing that I stumble and need someone to be my guide. When I say…”I am a Christian” I’m not trying to be strong. I’m professing that I’m weak and pray for strength...

Forgiveness and Love

This story, although sad, comes with a very important message about forgiving, letting go, and coping with the unexpected. A boy was born to a couple after 11 years of marriage. They were a loving couple and the boy was the apple of their eye. When the boy was around two years old, one morning the husband saw a medicine bottle open. He was late for work so he asked...

The Writer

With God by your side, you're never alone. :) I wanted to be a writer but found myself working at a newspaper office as the bookkeeper. A couple of times I handed little articles to the newspaper owner that he accepted to run in the editorial column. At that time, the newspaper office had a staff of three reporters. The boss kept asking them to write feature stories,...

What I've Learned

We all learn things in life, sometimes the hard way. We aren't sure who wrote this, but take a look and see how many apply to you...probably quite a few :) I've learned- that you cannot make someone love you. All you can do is be someone who can be loved. The rest is up to them.  I've learned- that no matter how much I care, some people just don't care back.  I've...

Three Men Cross a River

Usually we put an inspiring story or poem here, but today we thought we'd offer a little humor. Just all in fun of course :) One day, three men were hiking and unexpectedly came upon a large raging, violent river. They needed to get to the other side, but had no idea of how to do so. The first man prayed to God, saying, "Please God, give me the strength to cross this...

God's Plan is the Right Plan

There was once an ambitious young lad who had always dreamt that one day he would become a general in the army. He was intelligent, and the qualities he possessed were more than enough to get him anywhere he wanted. For this he thanked God whom he feared and always prayed that one day his dream would be fulfilled. Unfortunately when the time came for him to join...