When Harry Truman was thrust into the presidency at the death of F.D.R., Sam Rayburn gave him some fatherly advice; "From here on out you're going to have lots of people around you. They'll try to put a wall around you and cut you ff from any ideas but theirs. They'll...
David Wallechinsky in THE COMPLETE BOOK OF THE OLYMPICS (USA: Penguin Books, 1984) gives us a story which is worth retelling.It is 1936. American Jesse Owens seems sure to win the long jump competition in the Olympic games. The previous year he had jumped 26 feet, 8...
I know I'm not much,In fact I am nothing.The world notices me not.Nobody's eyes ever rest on me. But my Father, He's something else,In his eyes I am beautiful.He looks past my shortcomings,Past my sin, He looks at me. In His eyes I am His,I am an angel, pure and...
It had been difficult for her family back in the 1960's. Thus she arranged a part-time job at $20 per night to share her bed with strangers; she would receive enough money to feed her three children. But her world came crashing down on her when she found out she was...
Once upon a time there lived a great painter. His paintings were liked by one and all. The King of the state had also honoured him with the state award for excellence.The painter was known to all his fans as "Rangacharya" [ which means as master of colours in Hindi ],...
During World War II our bombers wreaked havoc over Europe to help bring an end to the war. In a small village near an industrial plant, one of our bombs fell off-course and destroyed the village cathedral. After the war, the people of the village gathered any items...
There are many reasons why God would not want you. But don't worry. You're in good company.- Moses stuttered.- - David's armour didn't fit.- -- John Mark was rejected by Paul.- --- Hosea's wife was a prostitute.- ---- Amos' only training was in the school of fig-tree...