We love stories! They can teach us, convey a message, inspire, and motivate.
They are among the oldest forms of human communication and for centuries the only form of communication that passed wisdom from generation to generation, including Sacred Scriptures. The stories collected here are from multiple sources and adapted so they are not too long for your busy schedule. We hope you enjoy and benefit from them - finding meaning that applies to your life.
Limits of Our Illusions
Oct 2024
An old sailor repeatedly got lost at sea, so his friends gave him a compass and urged him to use it. The next time he went out in his boat, he followed their advice and took the compass with him.
Risk Takers
Sep 2024
Many of you may have seen the charming, animated film “Shrek,” featuring a talkative and cocky donkey who just can't seem to keep quiet. In one memorable scene, Shrek, the large green ogre, sets off to rescue Princess Fiona with Donkey joining him on the journey.
Check Your Ego at the Door
Aug 2024
In the mid-1980s, Harry Belafonte teamed up with fundraiser Ken Kragen to bring together the biggest names in the music industry and create a hit song that would raise funds for those starving in Africa.
Not All Wounds Can Be Healed
Jul 2024
A boy who was always in a bad mood was given an interesting exercise by his father. He gave the boy a bag of nails and a hammer and told him that every time he lost his patience, he should drive a nail into the wooden fence.
Stay the Course
Jun 2024
In northern Brazil, there is a popular game called Pau de Cebu in which young people and children try to climb a greased pole to win a prize.
