The Last Day

"This is to inform you that today will be your last day. Please make every effort to get your affairs in order and take care of all last minute contacts."He knew it was coming, but still he was shocked."Time seemed to fly by," he thought to himself. "I had so many...

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Help Me to Remember

"Do you remember the first time we met?" She asked.He paused for a moment thinking carefully. He had to. This is one of those questions a man can get into deep trouble over."It was at the dance at the fire hall," he said."It was at church. You sat next to me," she...

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How Sad the Dying Rose

It seems a shame, indeed.I feel it an obligation on my part to, as the old saying goes, "stop and smell the roses." Its meaning, simply put, is for us to take time to enjoy life. For me, it literally means to stop and smell the roses in my garden. Or anywhere else I...

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Without Identity

If you were caught alone somewhere without any identification and had to convince someone who you were, would you be able to do it? Do you look like the public, professional image you have created? Would someone believe that you have three children, two grandchildren...

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The Show

Did you ever stop to notice how the world puts on a show? Did you ever take a minute just to stop and watch the snow? Have you ever seen a rainbow in a droplet of God's tears? If you haven't, my good friend, you've wasted all those years.A young Mother and daughter...

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Where’s the River If It Doesn’t Rain?

"If there is a God, why would He permit this to happen?" She asked of me.Until recently I struggled to have an answer that I was comfortable with, myself. Yet, at least once a week someone writes to ask me that.I am not a preacher nor a student of Bible studies. I...

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Crooked Little Smile

He was struggling to tie his shoes. I was struggling with whether I should help him.I did. He was embarrassed, but grateful."I really appreciate your help," he said quietly. Never looking directly at me, I thought perhaps he was uncomfortable with needing the help."It...

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