Category Archives: Devotional Thoughts

THE TROUBLE TREE

The story is told of a carpenter who was hired by a certain gentleman to help restore an old farm house had just finished a rough first day on the job. A flat tire had made him loose an hour … Continue reading

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A PLACE OF SOLITUDE

There is nothing more tempting than a place of solitude. A place of solitude where phones do not ring and loud voices all shouting at once do not compete for our attention. A place of solitude where we can hear … Continue reading

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LOOPHOLES

A lawyer was on his deathbed in his bedroom, and he called to his wife. She rushed in and said, “What is it, honey?” He told her to run and get the bible as soon as possible.  Being a religious … Continue reading

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SOMETHING SMELLS

A hungry man was walking down the street in a village of medieval Turkey. He had only a piece of bread in his hand. He came to a restaurant where some meatballs were being grilled. The cooking meat was so … Continue reading

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NAMES

A man is given three names: the name he inherits, the name his parents give him, and the name he makes for himself. A good name, like good will, is attained by many actions and may be lost by a … Continue reading

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LIFE IS SHORT

While visiting a space exhibit at the Smithsonian Institution in Washington D.C., Great Britain’s Princess Anne was introduced to Neil Armstrong. During her tour she noticed a display of astronauts’s spacesuits. Turning to Armstrong, the Princess asked, “Is there any danger … Continue reading

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KINDNESS

At a Special Olympic Event, some time ago, 9 special athletes were competing in a 100-yard dash. As the starting pistol shot and the race started, one runner tripped and fell to the ground, crying out loud in pain. One … Continue reading

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STRANGE CHOICE

Here is a strange choice: “But ye have a custom, that I should release unto you one at the passover: will ye therefore that I release unto you the King of the Jews? They cried out therefore again, saying, Not … Continue reading

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LANDMARKS

During World War II allied armies marched into Germany on their way to Berlin. Retreating German soldiers switched road signs and destroyed landmarks in an effort to confuse their enemy. And, to an extent, it worked, for many a G.I. … Continue reading

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WHAT’S WITH THE FORK?

A woman was diagnosed with a terminal illness and had been given three months to live. As she was getting her things in order, she contacted her preacher and asked him to come to her house to discuss some of … Continue reading

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