Jerome, identified as one of the early “church fathers,” lived from 347 to 420 A.D. and recorded a story that had been handed down to him about the apostle John.
John, often called “the apostle of love,” lived to a ripe old age. Legend has it he died of natural causes between 90 and 95. According to the legend, John had to be carried to worship services and lacked the voice to speak forcefully Continue reading
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David DeWitt tells a humorous story about Chippie the parakeet. He was minding his own business, singing his song one day, when his owner decided to clean his cage with a vacuum cleaner. The phone rang, and she stepped away to answer it—and that’s when everything went wrong. Continue reading
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I recently read about a man who prided himself on being a “law-abiding neighbor.”
He never stole. Never trespassed. Never violated a single ordinance. Continue reading
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In 1873, famed evangelist Dwight L. Moody was scheduled to preach in Chicago on the very night the great fire broke out.
As chaos spread, people fled for their lives. Buildings burned. Families scattered. Panic ruled the streets.
Moody had every reason to leave. No one would have blamed him. But instead of escaping, he stayed. Continue reading
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William Barclay tells a story about British writer Bernard Newman, who once stayed in a Bulgarian peasant’s home. During his visit, the daughter sat quietly, stitching a dress from morning until night.
Curious, Newman asked, “Don’t you ever get tired of that endless sewing?” Continue reading
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What would you do if your worst enemy was about to die?
Would you care?
Would you intervene?
Would you walk seventy miles to save him? Continue reading
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In his Thought for the Day, Alan Smith tells the story of a patient who had skipped a doctor’s appointment. When he finally showed up, this conversation ensued.
Doctor: “I see you’re over a month late for your appointment. Don’t you know that nervous disorders require prompt and regular attention? What’s your excuse?”
Patient: “I was just following your orders, Doc.”
Doctor: “Following my orders? What are you talking about? I gave you no such order.” Continue reading
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I haven’t counted them, but Bible commentator Warren Wiersbe notes that the Jews identified 613 commandments in the Old Law—248 positive and 365 negative.
Supposedly, they had also divided the commandments into two basic categories: “heavy” or important commandments and “light” or unimportant commandments. Thus, one could focus on the “heavy commandments” and not worry as much about the “light” ones. Continue reading
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Some things just go together. You think of one, and you think of the other:
Peanut butter and jelly.
Hot and cold.
Soap and water.
Sun and moon.
Chips and dip.
Dos and don’ts.
Mashed potatoes and gravy. Continue reading
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“We’ll leave the light on for you” was the tagline for a famous, decades-long commercial for Motel 6, first ad-libbed by spokesman and radio personality Tom Bodett.
Bodett’s down-home, folksy voice and personality became synonymous with the brand for over 35 years. “We’ll leave the light on for you” wasn’t flashy or clever. It didn’t promise luxury or unique amenities. It promised rest, safety, and a welcoming, clean place for weary travelers. Continue reading
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