On November 18th, 1995, Itzhak Perlman, the violinist, went on stage to give a concert at Avery Fisher Hall at Lincoln Center in New York City. If you have ever been to a Perlman concert, you know that getting on stage is no small achievement for him. He was stricken with polio as a child, and so he has ……Read More
I have in my hands two boxes which God gave me to hold.
He said, “Put all your sorrows in the black, And all your joys in the gold.”
I heeded his words, and in the two boxes both my joys and sorrows I store. But though the gold became heavier each day the black was as light as before…… Read More
Years ago in Scotland, the Clark family had a dream. Clark and his wife worked and saved, making plans for their nine children and themselves to travel to the United States. It had taken years, but they had finally saved enough money….Read More
An Angel wrote: Many people will walk in and out of your life, but only true friends will leave footprints in your heart.
To handle yourself, use your head; to handle others, use your heart.
Anger is only one letter short of danger.
If someone betrays you once, it’s his fault; if he betrays you twice, it’s your fault….Read More
An article in National Geographic several years ago provided a penetrating picture of God’s wings… After a forest fire in Yellowstone National Park, forest rangers began their trek up a mountain to assess the inferno’s damage. One ranger found a bird literally petrified in ashes, perched statuesquely on the ground at the base of a tree…. Read More
- Like the little old lady who returned your wallet yesterday.
- Like the taxi driver who told you that your eyes light up the world, when you smile
- . Like the small child who showed you the wonder in simple things…..Read more
I laughed ’til I cried, cried, and cried with no one to hold me and calm me.
My anger burned a hole in my soul. My sadness, the sound of my tears.
My sobs rendered me helpless as I burrowed down to that deep place inside of me where raw emotions hide.
I cried for the hurt, the pain, and the fear, and a childhood lost….Read More
An article in National Geographic several years ago provided a penetrating picture of God’s wings… After a forest fire in Yellowstone National Park, forest rangers began their trek up a mountain to assess the inferno’s damage. One ranger found a bird literally petrified in ashes, perched statuesquely on the ground at the base of a tree…. Read More
Every second of your life counts
Imagine if there was a bank that credits your account each morning with Kshs.86,400. It carries over no balance from day to day. Every evening deletes whatever part of the balance you failed to use during the day. What would you do? Draw out every cent, of course!!!!…Read More
A tale of bringing true love and humanity into this world. How a team of boys rose above their concerns on winning to make the day for a disabled boy. Read More
By Tessa Middleton
A short story of the tragic result of a drunk- driving accident; forgiveness and salvation. Written for teens and young adults … Read More
Leviticus
by Beth LaBuff
By day, an Old Testament priest faithfully follows the requirements of the law regarding sacrifices. At night, he is plagued by a dream. He constantly wonders how long these sacrifices will be necessary.Read More
The Man And The Birds
by Mick Alexander
He thought to himself, “If only I could be a bird, and mingle with them and speak their language. Then I could tell them not to be afraid and I could show them the safe, warm barn…Read More
The Bird Cage
by Paul Taylor
A son has easy access to his parent’s house. He can always go home and be with them.But when the carpenter finishes their mansions, he can have access to the house but not to them. Jesus holds the only key to the heavenly door. Read More
Under the Door Mat
by Pam Ford Davis
A son has easy access to his parent’s house. He can always go home and be with them.But when the carpenter finishes their mansions, he can have access to the house but not to them. Jesus holds the only key to the heavenly door. Read More
The Color of God
by Melissa Martin
“Jill, what color is God? The kids at school say he’s white.” I take a few moments to think before I reply. “Maria, I believe that God is clear like water and just like the wind. When God looks at us, he doesn’t see our skin color; God looks at our heart.” Maria and I share a grin as we sing the next song together.. Read More
The Power to Heal . By Wangari Murathe
Everybody had given her up for dead including the doctors – and her husband. However she believed in God’s Power to heal…. Read more
The Most Important Life
Four men were flying on a small plane. A government minister, a renowned scientist, a boy scout and an elderly bishop who was also the pilot. Read more
The Lord’s Visit to Martha By Wangari Murathe
Martha waited in vain for the Lord. Read more..
What goes around comes around.
If you help others help will also come your way. Read More
Lucas and the widow of Wicker Woods. By Toni Babcock
“Well, I am happy to meet you too, and both of you can just call me Frannie. Lot’s of people are curious about this old place and what used to be here. Won’t you stay a spell? You might be surprised to hear this, but I’ve been expecting you,” she said with a kindly twinkle in her eye. There was sure something mysterious about this lady named Frannie Wicker. Read More..
Outbreak!. By Wangari Murathe We had our cows vaccinated to avoid the disease. However most still got sick and some cows that had not been vaccinated did not get affected. Only God protects… Read more
The Best Live Nativity Ever. By Toni Babcock
“Remember those mice that chewed away at the organ pipes?” Lucas asked. His voice was sounding a bit too scratchy.
“Lucas! What’s a matter with your voice?” I said, sitting straight up in bed with my eyes wide open.”It sort of hurts,” he said, holding his hand over the front of his neck. Read more..
It is the little things in life that matter.
A man rediscovers his wife’s love.
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Three Women and their Crosses. Adapted by Wangari Murathe
A woman went to the man of God to seek the way to heaven.“You must follow the narrow and slippery path up the mountain, down the rocky side to the valley below, and then cross the river to paradise” he said. Read more
The two little Stinkers . By Toni Babcock
“Lexy, do you think the reason we can’t make friends is dare I say it US?” Leah asked. “It seems like everyone in the forest thinks our wonderful odiferous built in skunk perfume smells just awful!”
I threw back the covers. “No way!” Read more…
NO ONE STANDS ALONE By Debra Burgess
He stood alone among people he did not know. What brought him here was desperation. He was cold. He was lost. He was hungry. Read More.