CARL’S GARDEN Carl was a quiet man. He didn’t talk much. He would always greet you with a big smile and a firm handshake. Even after living in our neighborhood for over 50 years, no one could really say they knew him very well. Before his retirement, he took...
Stories
Angel Talk
ANGEL TALK Just inside the Pearly Gates Underneath a gorgeous sky Two angels hovered near a cloud (They don’t sit like you and I!) “I just don’t understand it,” Said angel number one, “I’ve watched and studied everything Those foolish souls have done.” The second angel gave a shrug,...
Apples
APPLES A few years ago a group of salesmen went to a regional sales convention in Chicago. They had assured their wives that they would be home in plenty of time for Friday night’s dinner. In their rush, with tickets and brief-cases, one of these salesmen inadvertently kicked over...
The Power of God
THE POWER OF GOD Have you ever been down and out and nobody seems to be around for you to talk to…THAT’S GOD…he wants you to talk to him. Have you ever been just sitting there and all of a sudden you feel like doing something nice for someone...
The Most Beautiful Flower
THE MOST BEAUTIFUL FLOWER The park bench was deserted as I sat down to read Beneath the long, straggly branches of an old willow tree Disillusioned by life with good reason to frown For the world was intent on dragging me down And if that weren’t enough to ruin...