Shake It Off and Step Up

A parable is told of a farmer who owned an old mule. The mule fell into the farmer’s well. The farmer heard the mule ‘braying’ — or whatever mules do when they fall into wells. After carefully assessing the situation, the farmer felt sorry for the mule, but decided...

Our Comfort Zone

I used to have a comfort zone where I knew I wouldn’t fail; The same four walls and busywork were really more like jail; I longed so much to do the things I’d never done before, But stayed inside my comfort zone and paced the same old floor. I said it didn’t matter...

Thanks For Your Time

It had been some time since Jack had seen the old man. College, girls, career, and life itself got in the way. In fact, Jack moved clear across the country in pursuit of his dreams. There, in the rush of his busy life, Jack had little time to think about the past and...

A Blind Boy

A blind boy sat on the steps of a building with a hat by his feet. He held up a sign which said: ‘I am blind, please help.’ There were only a few coins in the hat. A man was walking by. He took a few coins from his pocket and dropped them into the hat.  He then took...

Burdens Give Us Wings

A long time ago God had a great many burdens that He wished to have carried from one place to another on Earth. He asked the animals to lend a hand but all of them had excuses for not helping; the elephant was too dignified; the lion, too proud; and so on. Finally the...

Be a Person of Influence

Isabelle works as a receptionist for a small oilfield supply company in Houston. She is perfect for her job. She’s bright, personable, and among the most upbeat people you will ever know. Everyone at her office loves her. One day, Isabelle’s mother became ill so she...