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As Americans counted their blessings at Thanksgiving 2016, God got most of the credit according to research by Lifeway. The representative survey gave respondents a choice ten options to be thankful for ranging from family to health, and wealth. The study found that Americans were thankful for family,…

Herman Goldman started working at Capitol Lighting in East Hanover, New Jersey 73 years ago. He is still there four days a week repairing broken light fixtures even though he is 101 years old. Work is a blessing from the Lord. It gives us something to do. Goldman says, “It gives me a reason to get up…

Georgia transportation officials say motorists will no longer be able to pay-it-forward at toll booths because other drivers have been complaining about the possibility of theft. Bert Brantley, from the State Road and Tollway Authority said some driers complained that they thought some toll booth workers…

For years, Bill Gates, chairman and CEO of Microsoft has been the world’s richest man. He has ceded his ranking. He has given away more than $28 billion through his charitable foundation. --The Week, March 18, 2011 p. 8 Illustration by Jim L. Wilson and Rodger Russell Perhaps Gates has learned the truth…

One stormy night an elderly couple entered the lobby of a small hotel and asked for a room. The clerk said they were filled, as were all the hotels in town. “But I can't send a fine couple like you out in the rain,” he said. “Would you be willing to sleep in my room?” The couple hesitated, but the clerk…

Charles Spurgeon and Joseph Parker both had churches in London in the 19th century. On one occasion, Parker commented on the poor condition of children admitted to Spurgeon's orphanage. It was reported to Spurgeon however, that Parker had criticized the orphanage itself. Spurgeon blasted Parker the next…

OUT OF THE FIRE By 1900, Ransom E. Olds had developed eleven different prototypes of cars, and he couldn't commit himself to one idea. But in March of 1901, he had a catastrophe that turned out to be a blessing. Old's factory burned down, and all the prototypes went up in flames — except for one. This…

I still remember when Kathy and I moved to Wilson. We had made our move here contingent on the sell of our home. We put it on the market in Asheville, and, while we had a few people to come and look at it, we had no offers on the table for 2 months. We waited and waited, living in limbo. Finally the…

Blessed Belief It was quiet in Elizabeth's house. There were no sounds of children slamming doors, scuffling or laughing. Elizabeth was barren. Barren--the very word elicits sights of sand blowing across the desert, or the sounds of boots walking on parched earth. It got quieter. Elizabeth and her husband…

An old Gaelic "blessing:" May those who love us, love us, And those who don’t love us, May God turn their hearts, And if he doesn’t turn their hearts, May he turn their ankles So we’ll know them by their limping. As I pointed out in a TFTD message a couple of weeks ago, we all struggle with our attitude…

The following letters supposedly were taken from an actual incident between a London hotel and one of its guests. In truth, this was composed by comedian Shelly Berman. It is rather long, but it is very funny and if you haven't seen it before, you'll love it. Dear Maid, Please do not leave any more of…

[original title: "Have You Taken Inventory Lately?"] The renown teacher and author Dr. David McLennon tells a story of his very first job in a small town general store. This was the day before mails and supermarket chains at least it was in his community. At age thirteen he was hired as a handy boy.…

Back during the dark days of 1929, a group of ministers in the Northeast, all graduates of the Boston School of Theology, gathered to discuss how they should conduct their Thanksgiving Sunday services. Things were about as bad as they could get, with no sign of relief. The bread lines were depressingly…

I will bless you . . . and you shall be a blessing. Genesis 12:2 Recommended Reading Genesis 12:1-3 In recent interviews, pop star Kelly Clarkson, a Grammy-winning singer, said that she might never have children because she is too selfish. "My point of view is that I shouldn't be a mother at all because…

-The secret to the blessing and health of any church is the Almighty God.

Old man Woodruff loved golf, but his age was making it increasingly difficult for him to play. He complained to the clubhouse man about his eyesight. “I can’t play with my glasses on because they keep falling off,” he said. “And I’m too nearsighted to play without them.” “Why don’t you play with Hughes?”…

I read a parable recently that bothered me when I read it the first time. It is a story that was reportedly told by Buddha: A traveler, fleeing a tiger who was chasing him, ran till he came to the edge of a cliff. There he caught hold of a thick vine, and swung himself over the edge. Above him the tiger…

In A Second Helping of Chicken Soup for the Soul, Rev. John R. Ramsey tells how in one church a certain person provided him with a rose boutonniere for the lapel of his suit every Sunday. At first he really appreciated it but then it sort of became routine. Then one Sunday it became very special. As…

Relationship Evangelism There is an old story told about a man by the name of Ali Facid. He had a small farm and a family. One day, the story goes, a Buddhist priest came by and said to Ali Facid: You know, there are valuable stones called diamonds, and if you get one of these you could be a wealthy…