THE FERN AND THE BAMBOO One day I decided to quit…I quit my job, my relationship, my spirituality…. I wanted to quit my life. I went to the woods to have one last talk with God. “God”, I said. “Can you give me one good reason not to quit?”...
Blessings
Searching For A Vessel
SEARCHING FOR A VESSEL The Master was searching for a vessel to use; On the shelf there were many – which one would He choose? Take me, cried the gold one, I’m shiny and bright, I’m of great value and I do things just right. My beauty and lustre...
Tax Assessor
TAX ASSESSOR A tax assessor came one day to a poor pastor to determine the amount of taxes the pastor would have to pay. The following conversation took place; “What property do you possess?” asked the assessor. “I am a very wealthy man,” replied the minister. “List your possessions,...
Remember
REMEMBER * Remember that your presence is a present to the world. * Remember that you are a unique and unrepeatable creation. * Remember that your life can be what you want it to be. * Remember to take the days just one at a time. * Remember to...
The Gift
THE GIFT A young man was getting ready to graduate from college. For many months he had admired a beautiful sports car in a dealer’s showroom, and knowing his father could well afford it, he told him that was all he wanted. As Graduation Day approached, the young man...