The Frog Race

The Frog Race

There was once a bunch of tiny frogs, who arranged a running competition. The goal was to reach the top of a very high tower. A big crowd gathered around the tower to see the race and cheer on the contestants. The race began… No one in the crowd really believed that...

Thank You Lord For Life

Thank You Lord For Life

Even though I clutch my blanket and growl when the alarm rings. Thank you, Lord, that I can hear. There are many who are deaf. Even though I keep my eyes closed against the morning light as long as possible. Thank you, Lord, that I can see. Many are blind. Even though...

Dear Child

Dear Child

I just wanted to remind you today of how beautiful you are because there is a father of lies who will try to deceive you. He will try to tell you that you are not good enough, not attractive enough, not thin enough, not strong enough, not smart enough, not righteous...

The Bridge

The Bridge

There was once a bridge which spanned a large river. During most of the day, the bridge sat with its length running up and down the river, paralleling the banks, allowing ships to pass through freely on both sides of the bridge. But at certain times each day, a train...

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When I Speak Your Name in Prayer

When I Speak Your Name in Prayer

I'd like to sit you down and tell you everything's okay And have the strength enough to pull you through another day I'd like to help you to believe that this will be all right And that you will not have to spend another sleepless night I'd like to hold your hand and...

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My Busy Day

My Busy Day

"Mommy, look!" cried my daughter, Darla, pointing to a chicken hawk soaring through the air. "Uh huh," I murmured, driving, lost in thought about the tight schedule of my day. Disappointment filled her face. "What's the matter, Sweetheart?" I asked, entirely dense....

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The Shoe Man

The Shoe Man

My alarm went off. It was Sunday again. I was sleepy and tired. My one day to sleep in. But the guilt I would feel. The rest of the day would have been too much, so I'd go and pray. I showered and shaved. I adjusted my tie. I got there and sat in a pew just in time....

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The True Hero of the Titanic

The True Hero of the Titanic

John Harper was born to a pair of solid Christian parents on May 29th, 1872. It was on the last Sunday of March 1886 when he was thirteen years old that he received Jesus as the Lord of his life. He never knew what it was to "sow his wild oats." He began to preach...

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A Child’s Ten Commandments To Parents

A Child’s Ten Commandments To Parents

1. My hands are small; please don't expect perfection whenever I make a bed, draw a picture, or throw a ball. My legs are short; please slow down so that I can keep up with you. 2. My eyes have not seen the world as your have; please let me explore safely: don't...

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