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Story With A Message
We love stories. Many stories have a message. Some inspire us, teach us, challenge us and motivate us. Some make us think. Some make us laugh. Some lead to personal reflection. Others simply have a seed of wisdom. It's my hope you'll be able to identify with the stories told in this podcast and the connection will open windows of spiritual inspiration.
Episodes
- Story With A Message
A Moment I Will Never Forget
There are moments from our past that are permanently etched in our tapestry of thoughts. They are cherished memories that leave deep impressions. Today I'll be…
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I'd Call That Super!
Happy Super Bowl Sunday! Are you ready for the game? Will you be having friends over? Do you have your food lined up? Are you anticipating the halftime show?…
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The Beggar
The reign of an aging king is coming to an end, and he has no son as an heir. What will he do? More importantly, what credentials are required in finding a new…
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Life Through My Lens
I enjoy photography. I'm no professional, but I have a collection of photos that are very special to me. They all have a story behind them, and trigger good…
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The Pony Principle
You may have heard of the Peter Principle or even the Pareto Principle. What about the Pony Principle? No? That one doesn't ring a bell? Well, listen to…
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Even Elvis Needed Help
This week I visited the Country Music Hall of Fame in Nashville. Of all the historical heirlooms on display from country greats like Johnny Cash, Merle…
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Get Your Motor Runnin'
Several years ago I ended up in a crowd on New's Year Eve. Rather than singing the traditional tune, "Auld Lang Syne," someone got rather creative. It ended up…
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A Letter to Santa That Went South
We all love a Cinderella story. What better time to discover a new one than during Christmas season? Listen to today's podcast and get ready for your heart to…
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Crump the Grump
One of my favorite Christmas stories is A Christmas Carol by Charles Dickens. This classic has endured the times as it was first published in London back in…
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An Interview with a Rock
Wouldn't it be interesting if nature could talk? After eons of silence, I'm sure it would air a few grievances, but more importantly, I believe it would offer…
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Ten Rules of Being Human
In today's podcast we explore some simple timeless bits of wisdom that help us navigate this thing we call life. We'll only provide enough information for you…
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I'm Thankful for the Storms
With Thanksgiving Day upon us, I'm certain there are many things you're thankful for. Given the opportunity to "count your blessings," I'm sure things like…
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How Can We Help?
A little girl asked, "How Can We Help?" While her parents were stumped on the question, she was already looking for a way to answer her own question. And did…
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Now and Then
Can you believe it? Almost 60 years after their rise to popularity, the Beatles released a new song this week. How can that be? The group officially disbanded…
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A Very Special Birthday Wish
There's just something about hearing the voice of your mother. It's a comforting balm. It's a warm embrace. It's a soothing lullaby of unconditional love for…
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It's Not Over Till It's Over
I love watching kids play baseball. Ever so often I'll make a trip to a nearby little league park to watch the game in its purist form. The sheer enthusiasm…
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Compassion and Empathy
Compassion and empathy enable us to connect with and support those who are hurting. Compassion helps us to recognize and alleviate the sufferings of others…
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How Often Do You Think of the Roman Empire
I usually don't pay any attention to TikTok fads, but I couldn't ignore a recent trend that has peaked the interest of over a billion people. Why? It's weird…
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Keep on Learning!
In today's podcast we'll hear the incredible story of Steph Clemence who embarked on a life-long and life-changing journey of self-education. It all started…
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Life is an Odyssey
How in the world could a lengthy poem written in the 8th century BC have any relevance to high school students? We'll learn how through the efforts of a very…
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The Black Sheep Sweater
Someone said, "Black sheep are like rare gems in a sea of ordinary stones – unique, precious, and unforgettable." I love that positive spin on something we…
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The Epitome of First-Class
Synonyms for "first-class" are "excellent," "outstanding," "first-rate," "top-notch," "great," and "superb." All of those terms describe an individual in…
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It's All Around Us. Just Look!
"If you truly love nature, you will find beauty everywhere." This quote is attributed to Vincent van Gogh, but it's unclear whether he actually said or wrote…
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Something Truly Extraordinary
Life can be likened to a symphony where each individual's passions and pursuits are like musical instruments. When played in harmony, they can create a…
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People Who Truly Matter
Who are the people who truly matter in your life? If we listen to society, we are provided with a large list of powerful, significant and influencial…
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Bulletin Bloopers
I love ABC's AFV, America's Funniest Home Videos. Amateur videographers submit funny and embarrassing videos of their kids, other family members, friends and…
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This is Cool!
Back in 1842, Henry Wadsworth Longfellow released a poem called "The Rainy Day." One of the lines has been quoted more than any other in this three-stanza…
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Bloom Where You're Planted
Moments of inspiration can happen at any time and any place. They make us look inward and challenge us to be better human beings. This morning I'll share such…
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Rediscovering Life's Treasures
Unfortunately, a tendency to focus on what's lacking rather than what's present can overshadow our gratitude and lead us to overlook the abundance of treasures…
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No Joke!
Self-help author Mark Manson said, "People complain not because something sucks. People complain because they're looking for empathy and to feel connected with…
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A Pinprick of Light
You've got to see this. CLICK HERE to see one of the most amazing pictures ever taken. It just might change your perspective. And that just might change your…
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The Sky is Falling!
Someone wrote "A Poem to Chicken Little": Why do you cry with a voice full of fear, "The sky is falling!" for all to hear. Your startling tale, it sounds so…
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A Father's Day Story with a Message
Happy Father's Day to all the dads out there! Your love, guidance, and unwavering support impact the lives of those you care for. We also remember the dads who…
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I Haven't Experienced What Comes Next
Sometimes people say things that become catchphrases we repeat over and over. Martin Luther King said, "I have a dream." FDR said, "The only thing we have to…
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Dark Spots and White Spaces
"Keep your face always toward the sunshine--and shadows will fall behind you." No one really knows who originally made this statement. M. B. Whitman, Helen…
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If Your Life Was a Country Song
Country music has a unique place in the heart of America. It often tells a story we've been through. It's a music to which we can relate. It's a music we can…
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A Mother's Advice... Priceless!
Draven Jackson, a blogger and teacher, said, "Throughout my life, I've discovered that in almost any situation I found myself in, it was the words of my mother…
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Carol Burnett's Secret
Happy Birthday, Carol Burnett! On Apr 26th you turned 90 years old. How fitting that NBC honored you on that very day with a star-studded variety show called…
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Rachel's Birthday Wish
No wonder a child looks forward to a birthday. A birthday means another year has passed, and children love to feel older. It's an opportunity for them to feel…
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I Hope You Dance
Today we'll be talking about the song I Hope You Dance sung by Lee Ann Womack. She said, "What's great about I Hope You Dance is that it doesn't have a story…
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Never Too Old
History teaches us that age isn't always a deterrent to achievement. Stan Lee was almost 40 before his Marvel super heroes became legendary. At 46, Jack…
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It Happened on Easter
Happy Easter! Thanks for joining me on this most special day. Out of curiosity, I went to a certain website this week and entered in the word "Easter." Boy…
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In Times Like These
This week the unthinkable happened in Nashville, Tennessee. A shooter entered a small private school and took the lives of three 9-year-old children and three…
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Lessons Learned from an Ultramarathon
There's an ultramarathon called the Barkley Marathons that neither you nor I will ever run. It is an endurance race that only few will dare attempt. But we all…
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An Encouraging Word
Author Roy T. Bennett said, "Be an Encourager: When you encourage others, you boost their self-esteem, enhance their self-confidence, make them work harder…
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A Yogi-ism a Day...
One time someone asked Yogi Berra, the great Yankee catcher, about the curious things he said. Yogi quickly responded, "I really didn't say everything I said!"…
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All Different, All the Same
I watched a video of a kindergarten teacher reading a book entitled We Are All Alike. We Are All Different. The illustrated children's book talked about how…
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A Hug Says It All
Someone said, "A hug is worth a thousand words." Someone else said, "A hug can say what words cannot." That's true. Sometimes words are insufficient, but a hug…
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What, Me Worry?
Winston Churchill once said, "When I look back on all these worries, I remember the story of an old man who said on his deathbed that he had had a lot of…
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All Things Super
Happy Super Bowl Sunday! This is the day we think about all things super. Super football teams. Super players. Super coaches. Super offenses. Super defenses…
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Unforgettable
I was on reddit lately. The question was, "What is something you will never forget as long as you live." One poster said, "I will never forget when I was about…
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Mercy Mercy Me
In his book, Notes to Myself: My Struggle to Become a Person, Hugh Prather said, "Just when I think I have learned the way to live, life changes." Now isn't…
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No Greater Love
Freelance writer Regan Olsson said, "While children often look to us as teachers, we often don't consider what they could be teaching us. Kids can teach us so…
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Just for Today
You've heard the old expression "Live One Day at a Time." Well, Abigal Van Buren recommends it, and if Dear Abby embraces it, then maybe we should too. Listen…
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A Bonfire Moment
Who doesn't like a bonfire? Its glow is soothing. Its flames and sparks are mesmerizing. Its warmth is welcomed on a cool night. Sometimes a bonfire can even…
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Thank You!
I know Thanksgiving Day has already passed, but the time for gratitude is unending. In today's podcast, I simply want to pause, and say, "Thank you!" Want to…
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The Time St. Nick Arrived in a Jeep
Sometimes Christmas doesn't find us in our most ideal circumstances. During WWII the small town of Wiltz, Luxembourg didn't have a chance. It had been overrun…
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Christmas Magic
Norman Vincent Peale once said, "Christmas waves a magic wand over this world, and behold, everything is softer and more beautiful. You know, I believe he's…
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The Christmas Gift
Christmas gifts come in many forms. Some are big, and some are small. Some are expensive and some are thrifty. Some are flashy and some are plain. Some are…
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What's Your Hurry?
Nanette Mathews said, "If you're always racing to the next moment, what happens to the one you're in? Slow down and enjoy the moment you're in and live your…