I dreamed that I went to Heaven and an angel was showing me around. We walked side-by-side inside a large workroom filled with angels. My angel guide stopped in front of the first section and said, 'This is the Receiving Section. Here, all petitions to God said in prayer are received. I looked around in this area, and it was terribly busy with so many angels sorting out petitions written on voluminous paper sheets and scraps

One day an expert in time management was speaking to a group of business students and to drive home a point, used an illustration those students will never forget. As he stood in front of the group of high-powered overachievers he said, "Okay, time for a quiz," and he pulled out a one gallon wide mouth mason jar and set it on the table in front of him. He also produced about a dozen fist-sized rocks

Jeremy was born with a twisted body and a slow mind. At the age of 12 he was still in second grade, seemingly unable to learn. His teacher, Doris Miller, often became exasperated with him. He would squirm in his seat, drool, and make grunting noises. At other times, he spoke clearly and distinctly, as if a spot of light had penetrated the darkness of his brain. Most of the time, however, Jeremy just irritated his teacher. One

"I shall love you in December with the love I gave in May." Seventeen summers ago, Muriel and I began our journey into the twilight. It's midnight now, at least for her, and sometimes I wonder when dawn will break. Even the dreaded Alzheimer's disease isn't supposed to attack so early and torment so long. Yet, in her silent world, Muriel is so content, so lovable. If she were to die, how I would miss her

A cold March wind danced around the dead of night in Dallas as the doctor walked into the small hospital room of Diana Blessing. That afternoon , complications had forced Diana, only 24-weeks pregnant, to undergo an emergency cesarean section to deliver the couple's new daughter, Danae Lu Blessing. At 12 inches long and weighing only one pound and nine ounces, they already knew she was perilously premature. Still, the doctor's soft words dropped like bombs. "I

We cannot always be a rock to ourselves where we can deal effectively with all pain or sorrow. Sometimes, it is much wiser to appeal to a good friend where you can find solace and understanding. It isn't always easy to open up to another person but speaking about issues of concern will help you to get ill feelings, or experiences out into the light instead of trying to bottle then up and not to

Life Is A Gift   Today before you think of saying an unkind word– think of someone who can’t speak.   Before you complain about the taste of your food– think of someone who has nothing to eat.   Before you complain about your husband or wife– think of someone who is crying out to God for a companion.   Today before you complain about life– think of someone who went too early to heaven.   Before you complain about your children– think of someone who desires children but they’re

All houses should have a kitchen window. At least, for me, there is a lot to see in the view from my kitchen window. It happened many years ago, but it was a view that I can still see in my mind's eye. It was one of those significant moments that has always stayed in my memory. It was a spring day, a Saturday, and I was washing the dishes when I happened to look

The perfect life does not exist because we have all made mistakes. And, if you use mistakes as valuable lessons in life, you have made a leap forward that some never understand or value. One of these critical mistakes that can cause harm and injury can also cause death. In fact, there are literally thousands killed each year in North America because of this mistake - a mistake that can easily be prevented. "Trying to grow up

On the first day, God created the dog and said: ‘Sit all day by the door of your house and bark at anyone who comes in or walks past. For this, I will give you a life span of twenty years.’  The dog said: ‘That’s a long time to be barking. How about only ten years and I’ll give you back the other ten?’ So God agreed. On the second day, God created the monkey and