This is a story that dropped into my inbox recently. It tells us the story of what happened to Robertson McQuilkin after he had to resign as as president of Columbia International University. I thought it particularly … [Read more...]
Wilma Rudolph
November 21, 2009 By
I have just been reading a little about Wilma Rudolph, and what an amazing story it is! I didn't know anything about her until very recently, which surprised me a bit to start off with -- surprised that I hadn't heard … [Read more...]
Love and a welcome awaiting
November 14, 2009 By
This story about John Todd, a preacher in the late 1800's, dropped into my inbox this week. When I read it, I was moved to tears. In this last week when we thought so much about death, and especially those who have … [Read more...]
Hide and Seek
October 17, 2009 By
Hide and Seek This charming little story dropped into my inbox earlier in the week; thanks Daniel. It wonderfully illustrates the wisdom of young children. I don't imagine it's a factually accurate account of … [Read more...]
The Surgeon
October 3, 2009 By
The Surgeon Here is another one of those tales that may or may not be true, and probably doesn't matter either way. I don't think I can even begin to imagine what it must be like for doctors when there's nothing more … [Read more...]
Cure for Sorrow
September 26, 2009 By
Cure for Sorrow I imagine most of us would like to find the cure to sorrow. Like with most things, a little sorrow is probably good for us, even if only to contrast the joy, and make it all the more pleasurable. But … [Read more...]
A Special Teacher
September 19, 2009 By
A Special Teacher People are obviously beginning to realize I like, and use, these stories. Here's another one that arrived in my inbox recently, thanks Jennifer. I was going to Anglicize it, as I'm never really sure … [Read more...]
Andrew Gosden (now 18) has been missing from his Doncaster home since 14 September 2007. The search continues.
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