Life Lessons from the Electric Eel: Guarding Against Self-Inflicted Pain
Like the electric eel that harms itself while defending against imagined threats, people often hurt themselves and others when consumed by suspicion. This reflection challenges us to cultivate love, positive attitudes, and a vigilant yet kind perspective.
Rules for Happiness: Simple Truths That Set the Heart Free
Happiness is often hidden in the quiet disciplines of letting go—of hatred, worry, pride, and expectation. When truth replaces fear and trust displaces control, the heart learns that joy is not manufactured by circumstances but received through faith.
Differentiating Strength and Courage | A Daily Dew Inspiration on Living Boldly
Strength often looks loud, but courage usually whispers. This reflection invites you to rethink what it truly means to stand firm, surrender wisely, and live fully under God’s unfailing presence.
A Happy Marriage
A Happy Marriage Author Unknown Mar 2 2009 When I got home that night as my wife served dinner, I held her hand and said, I've got something to tell... A Happy Marriage Author Unknown Mar 2 2009 When I got home that night as my wife served dinner, I held her hand and...
The Northwestern Newspaper Story
The Northwestern Newspaper Story Contributed by Warren Kramer Jan 15 2009 Years ago, a story appeared in a Northwestern newspaper concerning a truck driver who, on a foggy night plunged... The Northwestern Newspaper Story Contributed by Warren Kramer Jan 15 2009 Years...
The Chalk
The Chalk There was a professor of philosophy who was a deeply committed atheist. His primary goal for one required class was to spend the entire semester proving that God... The Chalk There was a professor of philosophy who was a deeply committed atheist. His primary...
Taste of the Apple
Taste of the Apple A well-respected scholar and avowed atheist was speaking at a large outdoor picnic. He spoke for two and a half hours attempting to prove that the... Taste of the Apple A well-respected scholar and avowed atheist was speaking at a large outdoor...
Public Prayer
Public Prayer I don't believe in Santa Claus, but I'm not going to sue somebody for singing a Ho-Ho-Ho song in December. I don't agree with Darwin, but I didn't... Public Prayer I don't believe in Santa Claus, but I'm not going to sue somebody for singing a Ho-Ho-Ho...
Leaving 99
Leaving 99 Okay, here's what you do. Read the two accounts of the story. Then, listen to the song while looking at the lyrics. STORY: Matthew 18:12-14 "What do you... Leaving 99 Okay, here's what you do. Read the two accounts of the story. Then, listen to the song...