How do you deal with temptation? Do you yield to it, or resist it? We're all tempted at sometime or other, even Jesus was. Here's a thought-provoking little story about one salesman's failure to resist a temptation set … [Read more...]
Let the Light Shine
February 13, 2010 By
We have a saying here, "What goes around, comes around". I expect most parts of the world have something like it. This inspirational and heart-warming story illustrates just what it means very well. I expect it's … [Read more...]
Oscar Osorio
February 6, 2010 By
I am always impressed and inspired by tales of convicts who have turned their lives around completely; from lives of criminal activity, violence and drugs; to lives that serve God. If people can turn away from some … [Read more...]
At the Library
January 30, 2010 By
This story dropped into my inbox recently. It's a story with a bit of an "ouch" moment at the end; and makes you think about the balance of your life. I was lucky when my children were young because my work hours meant … [Read more...]
Cookies At The Airport
January 23, 2010 By
I wasn't sure whether to put this poem in as an inspirational piece or a joke at first. Decided on inspirational in the end, because there are a couple of lessons in it we can all learn: that things are not always as … [Read more...]
Building Bridges
January 16, 2010 By
I came across this story recently, and thought how true it is. Conflict so often begins from a simple misunderstanding; and long-term friendships and family ties can fall apart because of it. If only we all had someone … [Read more...]
The Paint Brush
January 9, 2010 By
One of my Christmas presents was a book full of inspirational stories and poems. Samantha had scoured the internet for them, and made them up into a lovely book. This poem is one of them. I must say, I can really … [Read more...]
Listening — at Christmas and always
December 19, 2009 By
Here is a story that arrived in my inbox recently. I gather it was written someone called Roger Darlington. It is, I think, a salutary reminder to us all about the importance of listening. Listening -- at Christmas … [Read more...]
God’s Goodness
December 12, 2009 By
I have been reading a little about Charles Simeon, considered by many to be the brains behind Evangelicalism. While I wouldn't consider myself an Evangelical -- at least, not exclusively so -- it's easy to agree with … [Read more...]
Monetary Reminder
December 5, 2009 By
With all of the controversy going on in the banking world just now, I thought this was a good inspirational story to post. And it's a great reminder about the value of time, and how we use it. Monetary … [Read more...]
Andrew Gosden (now 18) has been missing from his Doncaster home since 14 September 2007. The search continues.
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