Category Archives: Parables

The Parable of the Geese

There once was a farmer, a good and kindly man, a husband and father of two children. He claimed that while he believed in Almighty God he was not quite sure why God would send a ‘non-celestial’ to earth as … Continue reading

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Parables

A parable is a fictitious narrative used to typify moral or spiritual relations: allegory; enigmatic saying; proverb. The best of fiction is always a vehicle for teaching truth, and the parable is the best of such fiction. Jesus often taught … Continue reading

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Twenty dollars

A speaker started off his message by holding up a $20 bill. In the room of 200 people, he asked, “who would like this $20 bill?” All the hands went up in the room. He said, “I’m going to give … Continue reading

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Master’s Garden

Written by Jenny Carney A sudden downpour forced a Robin to seek refuge beneath a rose bush. “Hello Robin,” said the Rose cheerfully. “May I wait out the rain with you?” asked the timid bird. “Why certainly, but it will … Continue reading

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Dear Marge

Marge went to her mail box and there was only one letter. She picked it up and looked at it before opening, but then she looked at the envelope again. There was no stamp, no postmark, only her name and … Continue reading

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The Touch of the Master’s Hand

Twas battered and scarred, and the auctioneer thought it scarcely worth his while to waste much time on the old violin, but he held it up with a smile. “What am I bidden, good folks,” he cried. “Who’ll start the … Continue reading

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