Inspirational Stories |
Faith (Author:Author Unknown)
A young man who had been raised as an atheist was training to be an
Olympic diver. The only religious influence in his life came from his
outspoken Christian friend. The young diver never really paid much
attention to his friend's sermons, but he heard them often.
One night the diver went to the indoor pool at the college he attended.
The lights were all off, but as the pool had big skylights and the moo
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Jessie's Glove (Author:Rick Phillips)
I do a lot of management training each year for the Circle K Corporation, a national chain of convenience stores. Among the topics we address in our seminars is the retention of quality employees - a real challenge to managers when you consider the pay scale in the service industry. During these discussions, I ask the participants,
"What has caused you to stay long enough to become a manager?" Some time back a new manager took the
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Lesson from a Rainy Day (Author:Grace ?)
August 26, 1999 is a day that many New Yorkers would probably like to forget. However, this New Yorker will always remember that day because that is the day that I learned what a powerful gift appreciation can truly be.
On August 26, 1999, New York City experienced a torrential downpour. The relentless rain caused the streets to flood. New York City's subway system came to a screeching halt as the subway stations were inundated wi
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Christmas Reunion (Author:Author Unknown)
The brand new pastor and his wife, newly assigned to their first ministry, to reopen a church in urban Brooklyn, arrived in early October excited about their opportunities. When they saw their church, it was very run down and needed much work. They set a goal to have everything done in time to have their first service on Christmas Eve. They worked hard, repairing pews, plastering walls, painting, etc. and on Dec. 18 were ahead of schedule and
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Guardian (Author:Lola)
I have had psychic experiences since I was small, the first being fear...anyway, in 2000 I had a massive emotional breakdown and a total of six months in a clinic. Before and after there were many times where I needed a guide and sure enough they came in some shape or form and even when people did hurt me. Something seemed to always get them back for their actions.
I don't know if I have a living guardian or a spiritual one or both
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Barriers to God (Author:Anthony de Mello)
The Master would insist that the final barrier to our attaining God was the word and concept "God."
This so infuriated the local priest that he came in a huff to argue the matter out with the Master.
"But surely the word 'God' can lead us to God?" said the priest.
"It can," said the Master calmly.
"How can something help and be a barrier?"
Said the Master, "The donkey
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