Category: Spiritual

You can easily judge the character of a man by how he treats those who can do nothing for him.Everyone respects and helps the millionaire, the famous, the boss, those with beauty and brains.What about the bum on the street?I was parked in front of the church cleaning out my Jeep.  I was waiting on…

I woke up one morning with six hungry babies and just 75 cents in my pocket.Their father was gone.The boys ranged from three months to seven years; their sister was two.Their Dad had never been much more than a presence they feared.Whenever they heard his tires crunch on the gravel driveway they would scramble to…

One day, when I was a freshman in high school, I saw a kid from my class was walking home from school.  His name was Kyle.  It looked like he was carrying all of his books.  I thought to myself, “Why would anyone bring home all his books on a Friday?  He must really be…

We were the only family with children in the restaurant.  I sat Erik in a high chair and noticed everyone was quietly sitting and talking.  Suddenly, Erik squealed with glee and said, ‘Hi.’  He pounded his fat baby hands on the high chair tray.  His eyes were crinkled in laughter and his mouth was bared…

I showered and shaved…I adjusted my tie. I got there and sat…In a pew just in time. Bowing my head in prayer…As I closed my eyes. I saw the shoe of the man next to me…Touching my own. I sighed.With plenty of room on either side…I thought, “Why must our soles touch?”It bothered me, his…

Keep skid chains on your tongue.  Always say less than you think.  Cultivate a low, persuasive voice. How you say it often counts more than what you say.Make promises sparingly and keep them faithfully, no matter what the cost.Never let an opportunity pass to say a kind and encouraging word to or about somebody. Praise…