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In fifty-plus years of marriage, a couple had the same dog, except many times. They loved the breed, so when one dog got to old age, they got another one just like it. The only problem was that the dog constantly heard things at night, and started barking, but...
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“Star Wars: Episode VII.” Is there anyone who isn’t planning on seeing this? It starts on 18 December 2015, so get your ticket now if you can. Everyone needs a Yoda. But our kids aren’t sure that’s it’s not R2D2 that we need the most. Wouldn’t it be nice if… To...
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Fritz Kreisler (1875-1962), one of the greatest violinists in history, was accosted after a concert by a fan who cried, “Mr. Kreisler, Mr. Kreisler, I would give my life to play as you do!” To which Kreisler replied quietly, “Madame, I did.” To access this post, you...
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Charles Haddon Spurgeon visited a farmer friend and spotted a weathervane on his barn. When he looked closer, he saw the words “God Is Love” painted under the weathervane. Mr. Spurgeon asked, “Do you mean to say that God’s love is as changeable as the wind?” “Oh, no,”...
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A couple from California were traveling by car through Oklahoma. They saw a tornado coming. The husband drove the car off to the side of the road and the couple got out and crouched beside it. The twister was coming directly toward them, but at the last second veered...
