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Father's Day, contrary to popular misconception, was not established as a holiday in order to help greeting card manufacturers sell more cards. In fact when a "father's day" was first proposed there were no Father's Day cards!

A True Story — by Ronda Rich Funny, the things you learn when you tuck manners away and allow yourself to eavesdrop. Mary Noble and I slid into the ancient red leather and steel booth of a diner in Birmingham and placed our breakfast order. As we poured cream into …

Blind, Wheelchair-Bound Student Doesn’t Fail to Inspire Patrick Henry Hughes Plays the Piano, Is a Member of the Band — And Doesn’t See His Physical Shortcomings By ERIN HAYES (for ABC News) Nov. 10, 2006 When I met 18-year old Patrick Henry Hughes, I knew he was musically talented. I …

In 1900, fathers prayed their children would learn English. Today, fathers pray their children will speak English. In 1900, if a father put a roof over his family’s head, he was a success. Today, it takes a roof, deck, pool, and 4-car garage. And that’s just the vacation home. In …

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After a few of the usual Sunday evening hymns, the church's Pastor slowly stood up, walked over to the pulpit and, before he gave his sermon for the evening, briefly introduced a guest Minister who was in the service that evening. In the introduction, the Pastor told the congregation that the guest Minister was one of his dearest childhood friends and that he wanted him to have a few moments to greet the church and share whatever he felt would be appropriate for the service. With that, the elderly gentleman stepped up to the pulpit and began to speak.

Some time ago, a man punished his young daughter for wasting a roll of gold wrapping paper. Money was tight and he became angry when the child tried to decorate a box to put under the Christmas tree. Nevertheless, the girl brought the gift to her father on Christmas day …