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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 Helping Hand
Several years ago, Amy Grant sang a song called Helping Hand. The chorus went like this: Everybody needs a helping hand Take a look at your fellow man And tell…
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List for Life
Let's say you were given a task to make a list. Let's call it your "List for Life." Your list is be comprised of truths that enable you to live life…
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Don't Chase Happiness. Recognize It!
We all want to be happy. All too often we feel like something has to happen in the future for happiness to be realized. But is that the case? Listen to the…
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Unhappy Camper
Has there ever been a time when you've been excited about plans you've made and then everything goes wrong? Of course, you have. We all have. Listen to today's…
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The Story of a Despised Student
Not all people are as smart or as pretty or as gifted or as rich as others, but their value isn't diminished in the least. All people deserve a shot in life…
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The Letter of an 83 Year-Old Woman
I was taught from an early age to respect my elders. They had earned the right to be heard and honored. After all, they were graduates from the school of life…
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I Feel Loved
Warren Buffett is one of the most successful businessmen in our day. He's a business magnate, investor and philanthropist. With a net worth of $95 billion, he…
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Just Like Tarra and Bella
So many things divide us. So many walls separate us. So many differences to overcome. So many prejudices to defeat. So much intolerance to counter. Sometimes…
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Enjoy the Music!
It's interesting how some relate life to music. Someone said, "Life is like music: Some high notes, some low notes, but always a good song!" Another said…
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We Need a Mouth Guard
We've all done it. We've said things we shouldn't have. We've hurt someone with insensitive and thoughtless speech. Well, a situation occurred last weekend…
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A Time to Laugh
We lost an important world figure this week. Queen Elizabeth II lived to 96 years of age and was the longest-reigning monarch in British history. She reigned…
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The Parable of the $20 Bill
Sometimes an object becomes a symbolic reminder of a truth or lesson we've learned. Today's podcast involves a $20 bill. Listen to see what message we can…
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I Can't
Remember the American folktale of The Little Engine That Could? A long line of cars had the daunting challenge of making it up a steep hill, and needed an…
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Boy, Have Things Changed!
The late James Ingram, the great R&B artist, sang a song called "Everything Must Change." In part, it said: "Everything must change Nothing stays the same…
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The Hug
American novelist Ann Hood said, "I have learned that there is more power in a good strong hug than in a thousand meaningful words." Any of us who have been on…
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The Joke That Wasn't Aired
When we've been wronged, it's so easy to become angry. Left unchecked, anger tends to cause us to say things we wouldn't otherwise and to do things that we'll…
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The Gold and Ivory Tablecloth
Several years ago I was at a used book store and ran across a set of books titled Readers Digest Teen-Age Treasury. I wasn't put off by the term "teen-age"…
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Good People
If someone believes the way we do and supports the same things, we view them as being on "our" team. If someone believes and supports the opposite, they're on…
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The Four Chaplains
World War II produced its share of epic tales. Stories including names like Eisenhower, MacArthur, Marshall, Bradley, and Patton quickly come to mind. A myriad…
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The Recluse
Sometimes in life, we meet people who deeply touch us. In some way, they make an impression. They impact us. They make us stop and think. We can never forget…
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Never in my Lifetime
Never in my lifetime did I think I'd live through a year like 2020. COVID-19 changed our world. Our "normal" was redefined by a new normal. It was a year that…
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Life's Sinkholes
Sinkholes are both fascinating and frightening. We've all been amazed at these huge holes that open up in the earth. We've also been alarmed at the damage they…
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Echoes that Remind Me of My Father
Happy Father's Day! It doesn't take a special day like this to make me think of my father. As a matter of fact, I'll hear a particular song or a certain sound…
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An Unlikely Source of Hope
When sorrow comes our way, we long to hear a word of hope and encouragement. Quite often that word arrives from the lips of a family member, or a friend, or…
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Ursula's Special Gift
We love gifts, don't we? There's something exciting about ripping the bows off a package and tearing into the brightly colored paper. With anticipation, we…
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YOLO!
Do you enjoy learning new terms? Are you fascinated by the etymology and usage evolution of an unusual word or phrase? Well, I do too. In this podcast, I'm…
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The Little Red Notebook
Words have the potential of changing our lives. These words may come in the form of a spoken comment or quote. They may come in the form of a written…
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May Days
Have you ever heard of these May celebrations: May 8 - No Socks Day; May 16 - International Pickles Day; May 17 - Dinosaur Day; May 20 - National Be a…
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ChapStick on Mother's Day
ChapStick is the brand name for a lip balm that dates back to the 1880's. It has been so popular over the years that it's name has pretty much become a generic…
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Don't be a Donkey!
One time someone said to me, "Don't be a donkey!" OK, I'll admit they used a more colorful term than "donkey," but the message was the same. My friend was…
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What's Your Story?
What's your story? You may reply, "I don't have one." Oh, yes, you do! Everyone has a story. And your story is important. It's important enough to make a…
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A Message in an Egg
I'm sure you remember the 1999 movie based on a Nicholas Sparks novel called A Message in a Bottle. On the beach a woman finds a bottle containing a…
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No Pit So Deep
One time I heard this quote: "There is no pit so deep that He is not deeper still." I was intriqued. I wanted to know the story behind it. Well, listen to…
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River of Doubt
We never know what's around the bend as we navigate life. We're faced with the unknown. Obstacles are everywhere and challenges abound. Sometimes it can be…
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But I Can Still Love
Have you ever wondered what goes through the mind of an elderly person who is in a losing battle with health, wealth and mobility? Well, I can't speak for…
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The Good Ol' Days
The "Good Ol' Days" is a festival in Kansas. It's a resort in Minnesota. It's a big sale in New Jersey. It's a cafe in Georgia. It's a BnB in Pennsylvania…
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Hair on Fire
Does it sometimes seem like life takes you to a place where you're running around with your hair on fire? You're not alone. Listen to today's podcast, and…
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A Story Being Written
There's a story being written right now. Its a story that inspires us, but it also makes us sad. It's a narrative of great resolve, determination and grit, but…
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A Letter from Heaven
At some point I'm sure you've received a memorable letter. It may have been penned by a family member, a friend, a colleague or a complete stranger. Who knows…
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Trouble at the Inn
Don't you love Christmas stories? They're timeless. They're good for any day of the year. Well, I have a Christmas story for today's podcast that feels as good…
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What the Scoreboard Never Shows
Have you checked the scoreboard lately? How's it working out for you? Coming out on the losing end? Falling a bit short? This podcast is for you. There are…
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Turn Back Moment
A personality we know and love had what he called a "Turn Back Moment." He was having a hard time realizing a dream he had followed since he was a boy. He was…
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Out of the Mouths of Babes
Art Linkletter once said, "Kids say the darndest things." Yes, they do, and if you get a kick out of cute quotable kid talk, then you need to listen to today's…
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The Diet Diary
Did you make any New Year's Resolutions this year? During this last full week of January, how are you doing? Are you on track or coming up short? Today's story…
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Taking One for the Team
Next month the Olympics take place in Bejing. No doubt, the 2022 games will produce many inspiring stories, but how about a preview? This morning I have a…
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Pig Perspective
Ever so often pigs make their mark. There's the stuttering Porky Pig. There's the prima-donna Miss Piggy. And who can forget Arnold Ziffel, the hit of…