February 19, 2010
Christianity, General A-K, Kindness, Religious
-- Author Unknown
Carl was a quiet man. He didn't talk much. He would always greet you with a big smile and a firm handshake.
Even after living in our neighborhood for over 50 years, no one could really say they knew him very well.
Before his retirement, he took the bus to work each morning. The lone sight of him walking down the street often worried us. He had a slight limp from a bullet wound received in WWII.
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February 19, 2010
Animals, Birds, Enjoyment, Faith, Friendship, Happiness, Inspiration, Kindness, Life, Religious
-- Author unknown
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February 19, 2010
Celebrity, Christianity, Faith, Football, Football, Goals, Life, Motivational, Quotes, Religious, Sports
-- Author Unknown
It was with great pride and joy to watch the Colts, led by Head Coach - Tony Dungy, win their trip to the Super Bowl. While, not a big football follower, there was good reason and insight to support and cheer with enthusiasm for Tony Dungy's Colts team?
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February 19, 2010
Bereavement, Life
A True Story -- By Margarita Regina D. Araneta
A lot of people think that going through a heart ache or a relationship lost is the greatest pain one could ever experience. I was definitely one of those people who thought that way until I realized that there is something far greater and more painful than having a broken heart.
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February 19, 2010
Character, Christianity, Faith, Goals, Happiness, Lessons, Life, Motivational, Perseverance, Success, Wisdom
Three young men were once given three kernels of corn apiece by a wise old sage, who admonished them to go out into the world, and use the corn to bring themselves good fortune.
The first young man put his three kernels of corn into a bowl of hot broth and ate them.
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February 19, 2010
General A-K, Kindness, L-Z, Truth
— A True Story by Kent Nerburn Twenty years ago, I drove a cab for a living. It was a cowboy’s life, a life for someone who wanted no boss. What I didn’t realize was that it was also a ministry. Because I drove the night shift, my cab became …
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February 19, 2010
Children, Children, Enjoyment, Happiness, Health, History, Humor, Lessons, Life, Lists, Memories
People over 40 should be dead.
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February 19, 2010
America, Dialogue, Education, Hero, History, Humor, Inspiration, Lessons, Memories, Military, Navy, Perseverance, Rescue, Services, Success
-- Unproven
When in England at a fairly large conference, Colin Powell was asked by
the Archbishop of Canterbury if our plans for Iraq were just an example
of 'empire building' by George Bush. Powell answered by saying, "Over
The years, the United States has sent many of its fine young men and
Women into great peril to fight for freedom beyond our borders.
The only amount of land we have ever asked for in return is enough
to bury those that did not return." You could have heard a pin drop.
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February 19, 2010
Business, Character, Goals, Happiness, Information, Lessons, Motivational, Success
-- by Joyce Shafer
From fiction-story dialogue to contemporary meta-spiritual reference, this utterance says a lot. But how many understand its impact on their experiences?
The fictional story with which most of us are familiar had Aladdin's genie grant him three wishes. In the movie, "The Secret," it's stated that the original story has no limit on the number of wishes that can be wished for.
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February 19, 2010
Education, Education, General A-K, Humor
-- Author Unknown
According to a news report, a certain private school in Washington was recently faced with a unique problem.
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