Show Me Your Scars
“When someone won’t show me their scars, I don’t really care to see their trophies.” – Mark Lowry
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The Only True Gift
“Rings and jewels are not gifts, but apologies for gifts. The only true gift is a portion of thyself.” – Ralph Waldo Emerson
Continue reading →God is in the Interruptions
“It seems to me that God is in the interruptions of my life and He’s seldom in my plans.” – Gloria Gaither
Continue reading →Undoubtedly Loving Our Neighbor
“If we love God, we will undoubtedly love our neighbor also; they are as cause and effect” – Catherine McAuley
Continue reading →The Anesthesia is Wearing Off
Irving was just coming out of anesthesia after a series of tests in the hospital, and his wife, Sarah, was sitting at his bedside. His eyes fluttered open, and he murmured, “You’re beautiful.” Flattered, Sarah continued her vigil while he … Continue reading →
Keeping Your Sanity (or Insanity) at Work
At lunch time, sit in your parked car and point a hair dryer at passing cars to see if they slow down. Page yourself over the intercom. (Don’t disguise your voice.) Insist that your e-mail address is Xena-goddess-of-fire@companyname.com or Elvis-the-King … Continue reading →
Complaining Even in Paradise
“A thankful person is thankful under all circumstances. A complaining soul complains even in paradise.” – Baha’u’llah
Continue reading →The Best We Could Do
Old man Fielding, the miser, at last went to his reward and presented himself at the Pearly Gates. St. Peter greeted him with appropriate solemnity and escorted him to his new abode. Walking past numerous elegant mansions finally they arrived … Continue reading →
The Love of Baked Beans
Once upon a time there lived a man who had a maddening passion for baked beans. He loved them, but they always had a very embarrassing and somewhat lively affect on him. Then one day, he met a beautiful girl … Continue reading →
Take Action
“Action conquers fear.” – Pete Zarlenga
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