Archive of category "stories"

At a fund-raiser dinner for a school that serves children with learning disabilities, the father of one of the students shared a story that would never be forgotten by all who attended.  After highly praising the school and its dedicated staff, he shared this:
Shay and I had walked past a park where some boys [...]

You know the old saying – Never judge a book by its cover – that goes for people to….
‘Some people!’ snorted a man standing behind me in the long line at the grocery store.  ‘You would think the manager would pay attention and open another line, ’said a woman.

I looked to the front of the [...]

On July 22nd I was in route to Washington, DC for a business trip. It was all very ordinary, until we landed in Denver f or a plane change. As I collected my belonging s from the overhead bin, an announcement was made for Mr. Lloyd Glenn to see the United Customer Service Representative immediately.  [...]

As the Story Goes – There was a Young Boy, An Old Man, and A Donkey all Traveling on a Long Journey Together.
As they came upon a little town – the Young Boy and the Old man, had walked a long way – Giving their Faithful Donkey a Rest – They decided both would ride [...]

Somebody said it takes about six weeks to get back to normal after you’ve had a baby – That somebody doesn’t know that once you’re a mother, “Normal,” is history.
Somebody said you learn how to be a mother by instinct – That Somebody never took a three-year-old shopping.
Somebody said being a mother is boring – [...]

Five Lessons to make you think about the way we treat people?
Pickup in the Rain
One night, at 11:3 0 p.m., an older African American woman was standing on the side of an Alabama highway trying to endure a lashing rainstorm. Her car had broken down and she desperately needed a ride.
Soaking wet, she decided to [...]

FootPrints

One night a man had a dream. He dreamed He was walking along the beach with the LORD.  Across the sky flashed scenes from His life.  At times there were two sets of footprints in the sand.  One belonging to Him, and the other to the LORD.
When the last scene of His life flashed [...]

Just for this morning, I am going to step over the laundry, and pick you up and take you to the park to play.
Just for this morning, I will leave the dishes in the sink, and let you teach me how to put that puzzle of yours together.
Just for this afternoon, I will unplug the [...]

A few years after I was born, my dad met a stranger who was new to our small Clover, South Carolina town. From the beginning, Dad was fascinated with this enchanting newcomer and soon invited him to live with our family.  The stranger was quickly accepted and was around from then on..
As I grew up, [...]

I was walking around in a Target store, when I saw a Cashier hand this little boy some money back.
The boy couldn’t have been more than 5 or 6 years old.
The Cashier said, ‘I’m sorry, but you don’t have enough money to buy this doll.’
Then the little boy turned to the old woman next to [...]