24 of our Latest Daily & Weekly Treats

Murphy the Eagle!

Murphy the Eagle!

Murphy is a bald eagle who cannot fly. Years ago, an injury left him permanently grounded, and he has lived under the care of the World Bird Sanctuary in Missouri.…
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What a Life We’ve Lived!

What a Life We’ve Lived!

Many of our friends are no longer here. Their chairs sit empty now. Their laughter lives only in memory. Those of us who remain are gently labeled the elderly, as…
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Three Things to Remember!

Three Things to Remember!

Three Things to remember: Silence is the best answer to many questions.A smile is the best response in many situations.Walking away is the best reply to disrespect. My Commentary: There…
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Our God Is Not Fair!!

Our God Is Not Fair!!

Today Jesus tells us a story (Matthew 20:1-16) that most of us do not like very much. The owner of a vineyard hires workers in the early morning, then later…
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“We’re Neighbors!”

“We’re Neighbors!”

I live in an apartment complex with thin walls. My neighbor downstairs, Sarah, is a single mom with a newborn. For three weeks, that baby has screamed from 2 AM…
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The Language Is Mercy!

The Language Is Mercy!

The Kingdom of God has no flag, no walls, no cages and one official language: mercy. My Commentary: “The Kingdom of God has no flag, no walls, no cages and…
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The Power of An Authentic Life!

The Power of An Authentic Life!

Look at Pope John Paul II toward the end of his life. That image of him sitting slumped over in his rolling throne (the Vatican would never call it a…
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Just Five Minutes!

Just Five Minutes!

She paid with a check every single time, and it took me six weeks to notice she was always writing it for the wrong amount — on purpose. I work…
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The Hard Questions!

The Hard Questions!

Religion is at its bestWhen it makes usAsk hard questionsOf ourselves.It is at its worstWhen it deludesUs into thinkingWe have allThe answers forEverybody else. My Commentary: Religion is most dangerous…
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I Finally Healed!

I Finally Healed!

I called off my wedding three months ago. It was the hardest decision of my life, but the right one. I was left with a $2,000 dress hanging in my…
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