MOVE CLOSER Not long ago I heard a story about a young man and an old preacher. The young man had lost his job and didn’t know which way to turn. So he went to see the old preacher. Pacing about the preacher’s study, the young man ranted about...
Stories
Life is an Echo
LIFE IS AN ECHO A son and his father were walking in the mountains. Suddenly, his son falls, hurts himself and screams: “AAAhhhhhhhhhhh!!!” To his surprise, hears the voice repeating, somewhere in the mountain: “AAAhhhhhhhhhhh!!!” Curious, he yells: “Who are you?” He receives the answer: “Who are you?” Angered...
Joyful Things
JOYFUL THINGS At times I’m so discouraged with problems of the day I fail to see the joyful things that are along the way When troubles overwhelm me It’s then my nerves may fray that’s when I need to take the time To simply sit and pray Reflecting on...
Just Five More Minutes
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...
Just Call Upon Him
JUST CALL UPON HIM The boy walked along the ocean shore . . . trying not to stray. He looked up to his father saying, “Dad, I want to play.” His father looked upon him, with love showing in his eyes. “Do what you want to, my son ....