Courage


Preview: A Good Name A Good Name by: Unknown submitted by: Aldridge, David

During the course of World War II, many people gained fame in one way or another. One man was Butch O'Hare. He was a fighter pilot assigned to an aircraft carrier in the Pacific. One time his... More...

Preview: Blessing In Blessing In "NO", The by: Unknown submitted by: Andersen, John O.

I asked God to take away my pride.
God said "No".
It is not for me to take away, but for you to give it up.

I asked God to make my handicapped child whole.
God said... More...

Preview: Brick, The Brick, The by: Unknown submitted by: Aldridge, David

A young and successful executive was traveling down a neighborhood street, going a bit too fast in his new Jaguar. He was watching for kids darting out from between parked cars and slowed down... More...

Preview: Donuts at the Back Donuts at the Back by: Unknown submitted by: Coram, Dorothea

I was holding a notice from my 13-year-old son's school announcing a meeting to preview the new course in sexuality. Parents could examine the curriculum and take part in an actual lesson presented... More...

Preview: Grace Grace by: Unknown submitted by: Aldridge, David

The boy stood with back arched, head cocked back and hands clenched defiantly. "Go ahead, give it to me." The principal looked down at the young rebel. "How many times have you been here?" ... More...

Preview: Heart Surgery Heart Surgery by: Unknown submitted by: Aldridge, David

"Tomorrow morning," the surgeon began, "I'll open up your heart..." "You'll find Jesus there," the boy interrupted. The surgeon looked up, annoyed. "I'll cut your heart open," he continued,... More...

Preview: I Tried To Climb The Mountain Today I Tried To Climb The Mountain Today by: Barnes, Gary submitted by: Aldridge, David

I tried to climb the mountain today. As I inched my way up the path, I felt out of breath and I had to turn back. I tried to climb the mountain today. But it was so hot outside, I thought I... More...

Preview: Keep Your Goals in Sight Keep Your Goals in Sight by: Unknown submitted by: Aldridge, David

When she looked ahead, Florence Chadwick saw nothing but a solid wall of fog. Her body was numb. She had been swimming for nearly sixteen hours.

Already she was the first woman to swim... More...

Preview: Lesson In Heart, A Lesson In Heart, A by: Unknown submitted by: Ashford, Janice

A lesson in "heart" is my little, 10 year old daughter, Sarah, who was born with a muscle missing in her foot and wears a brace all the time. She came home one beautiful spring day to tell me she... More...

Preview: Poem Of God's Grace, A Poem Of God's Grace, A by: Unknown submitted by: Aldridge, David

I did not know His love before,
the way I know it now.
I could not see my need for Him,
my pride would not allow.
I had it all, without a care,
the... More...