Wait ‘til You Cross It
When Lincoln was on his way to Washington to be inaugurated, he spent some time in New York with Horace Greeley and told him an anecdote that was meant to be an answer to the question everybody was asking him: […]
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Be Bold
Paul wrote, “Therefore, since we have such a hope, we are very bold.” 2 Corinthians 3:12 Paul exhibited what some have called, “holy boldness.” This type of boldness is yours when you realize that as a Christian, you represent the […]
What If God Knew Your Name?
A man wearing sunglasses approached the cash register of a pharmacy and told the employees he was going to rob them. The pharmacist stepped forward and thwarted the plans of the would-be burglar, preventing the crime before it came to […]
More Than Watchmen Wait
In ancient cities, sentinels kept vigil on the city walls throughout the night. Long, difficult hours of waiting and watching characterized the sentinel’s evenings. The watcher’s role was vital for the protection of the city and the welfare of its […]
Being A Neighbor
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 […]
New Each Day
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 […]
Forgiveness at the Ballpark
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 […]
Stay With It!
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 […]
Dancing Around Oneness
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, […]
Beating The System
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 […]
