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Reflections

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.

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Team Players in Faith

Sep 2025

Karl Barth, a renowned Calvinist theologian, embraced a meaningful morning routine that began with reading the newspaper, keeping him connected to the world's affairs. His routine included a period of reflection, where he would focus on Matthias Grunewald’s painting "Crucifixion," particularly drawn to the figure of John the Baptist.
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Team Players in Faith

Sep 2025

Karl Barth, a renowned Calvinist theologian, embraced a meaningful morning routine that began with reading the newspaper, keeping him connected to the world's affairs. His routine included a period of reflection, where he would focus on Matthias Grunewald’s painting "Crucifixion," particularly drawn to the figure of John the Baptist.
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The Value of Community

Dec 2023

A dying father called his sons to him and decided to impart one final lesson before departing this world. When his sons arrived at his bedside, he handed them a bundle of young bamboo shoots and instructed them to break them.
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Acts of Kindness

Nov 2023

When Dr. Schweitzer heard the story, he said, “I never would have thought that one child could do so much."
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Spoons Too Long

Jan 2023

Saint Peter gives the man a pass to heaven, but he has a request. He would like to see the hell...
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The Perfect Gift

Dec 2022

There is an old Christmas tale about a father and daughter and wrapping paper...
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