Reconciliation
?Someone recently passed this story on to me. It is a story about two brothers. They lived on adjoining farms, but they had a deep quarrel.
Mistakes
?Many people love the sweet confection called Milk Duds. It was, however, the product of a mistake.
?Good News Is for Sharing
April 26, 2009
?Third Sunday After Easter (B)
Luke 24:36b-48
"I don't believe it!" is the oft-heard response to incredible news. In the shock of the unexpected loss of a loved one, a grieving family member will repeat to herself, in stunned disbelief, "I don't believe it!" If the prize patrol from Publisher's Clearing House pulls into your driveway during the Super Bowl, you will likely say, "I don't believe it!" Suppose someone you love is dead-you watched the crucifixion yourself-and has been buried. In spite of it all, some of your friends have heard reports that your friend has come back from the dead. A few even claim to have seen Him. Of course, this is the story of the disciples and the resurrection. This is the third scene in the resurrection drama presented in Luke. The disciples reacted to the news with "I don't believe it."
Marriage
?Some years ago the comic strip "Small Society" showed a man talking to his wife. He is saying, "Of course you're my
valentine."
Identity
?According to a Ripley's column, the country of New Zealand rejected the following names for babies:
4 Tips for Dealing with an Economic Downturn
Across the nation, church leaders are reporting a downturn in contributions, reflecting the tight economy.
Friendship
Columnist Bob Novak was stricken with a malignant brain tumor and wrote of how it had changed his life.
Example
?Two men were walking through a downtown area. One of the men pointed to a passing stranger who was walking down the street and said, "That man is a soldier."