The Story Behind “Silent Night”
The moment you step off the train, you may think you’re in a fairy tale. And you’ll be close. The village of Oberndorf, Austria, is…
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Thoughts That Need Evicting
My son has been a landlord for years, so he can tell you stories of responsible tenants…and stories of renters…
If I were a Rich Man
There was a very rich man who wanted to give his children a normal childhood. So rather than sending them…
What the Church Can Learn From Ants
We love animals on Laugh Again. Not just because they make us laugh, but because they’re fascinating. Did you know…
Giraffic Park
Our four-year-old grandson Caleb was flying a Lego rocket ship around. He said, “Mom, do you know who is piloting…
No Small Miracles
You don’t often think of humour when you think of Albert Einstein, the brilliant physicist who had an IQ even…
Earthly Praise vs Eternal Glory
Do you ever get discouraged? I saw a poster, “Don’t give up. Often it’s the last key on the ring…
The Roots of Joy
I posted this on Facebook: “I asked a salesman, ‘May I try on that shirt in the display window?’ He…
Things I Discovered at 2AM (Instead of Sleeping)
I have a hyperactive mind. Sometimes it has trouble powering down when the lights go out. My wife drifts off…
The Power of Kind Words
What is the nicest thing someone has ever said to you? At the swimming pool a lady in the…