There are gushy stories that manipulate the emotions—then there are tales that genuinely pluck the strings of your heart. It’s a very fine line between the two.
Have You Buried Your Talents?
If you ask children what they want to be when they grow up, you’re likely to hear, “ballerina,” “professional baseball player,” “artist,” or some other seemingly impractical response. But then something happens. We grow up. And we often put away what many consider to be childish dreams.
It Could Be Worse!
I hate to admit it, but one of the most terrifying movies I ever saw was Jurassic Park. It was the Tyrannosaurus rex that freaked me out. That screech sent chills down my spine. Every time I open an old ironing board in a hotel room, I hear the same sound and shudder. This animal was so big, the earth …
Welcome Home
After 50 years of service in Africa, a weary missionary couple descended the gangplank of their boat. Their disembarking was delayed by a throng of press and well-wishers welcoming president Theodore Roosevelt back from his most recent safari.
Words to Remember When You Have “ONE of THOSE Days!”
It was one of those days. I woke up with a crick in my neck. You know the kind, where you can’t turn your head. I could only look to the left. To look to the right I had to turn my whole body. That’s why I didn’t see the Lego. As I got out of bed I stepped on …