In her book, The Hiding Place, Corrie ten Boom gives an account of her family’s provision of refuge for Jews during the Nazi persecution across Europe. Corrie’s father often stated, “The master of this house demands that we open the […]
Patrick Henry, whose primary contribution to the history books is the phrase “Give me liberty or give me death,” made another memorable statement. He said, “I know of no way of judging the future but by the past.” Repeat this […]
Former Boston Red Sox Hall-of-Fame third baseman Wade Boggs used to hate going to Yankee Stadium. Not because of the Yankees—they never gave him that much trouble—but because of a fan. That’s right: one fan. The guy had a box […]
Albert Einstein once said, “It’s not that I’m so smart, it’s just that I stay with problems longer.” He may have understated his intelligence, but he does so to make a point: For more than any other reason, he was […]
I read about a ballet teacher who constantly repeated a rather confusing phrase to beginning ballet students. “Find your Sit-Bones!” “Find your sit-bones” was the term she used for drawing from the strength of proper alignment. Named for their location, […]
A man from Charlotte, North Carolina, having purchased a case of rare, very expensive cigars, did something very unusual. He insured them against fire! Within a month, having smoked his entire stockpile of fabulous cigars, and having yet to make […]
And we all, with unveiled face, beholding the glory of the Lord, are being transformed into the same image from one degree of glory to another. For this comes from the Lord who is the Spirit. — 2 Corinthians 3:18 […]
Mining companies still work in places where the yield of gold is just one ounce for one ton of worked dirt. It takes a lot of work to find gold on this planet because there isn’t much of it. If […]
I once heard a sports analyst describe an undefeated college team this way: “They have a tendency to play at the level of their opponents. They seem to do only as much as is necessary to win, and nothing more.” […]
A sales manager and two of his sales reps are walking to lunch one day when they come across an antique oil lamp. They rub it and a Genie appears, saying, “I’ll give each of you just one wish.” One […]
