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Some years ago on a hot summer day in south Florida a little boy decided to go for a swim in the old swimming hole behind his house. In a hurry to dive into the cool water, he ran out the back door, leaving behind shoes, socks, and shirt as he went. He flew into the water, not realizing that as he swam toward the middle of the lake, an alligator was swimming toward the shore. His mother in the house was looking out the window saw the two as they got closer and closer together. In utter fear, she...

If you have ever felt lonely or sad, this short poem will lift your spirits: We can envy others who have someone to love But what we have is better because our love comes from up above We may not have someone to physically hold But we have God who will never leave us alone Many times at night I wonder, when that day will be When I will have somebody to make me happy In the meantime I’ll just wait, sit and contemplate Of how this love will be, so precious and great So don’t envy those who has...

I had a strange dream Very late last night. I saw the Lord Jesus, His face shining bright. He asked me a question That brought me to tears: He asked where I’d been For the past couple years. When I answered I said: “I’ve been reading Your Word And praying quite often. Why? Haven’t You heard?” Then He replied: “Yes, I’ve heard everything, But don’t I deserve more? After all, I’m your King.” I said after a while: “What more can I do? What else would You like Me to do to please You?” “Tell the world of My love”,...

The man slowly looked up. This was a woman clearly accustomed to the finer things of life. Her coat was new. She looked like that she had never missed a meal in her life. His first thought was that she wanted to make fun of him, like so many others had done before. “Leave me alone,” he growled. To his amazement, the woman continued standing. She was smiling – her even white teeth displayed in dazzling rows. “Are you hungry?” she asked. “No,” he answered sarcastically. “I’ve just come from dining with the president. Now go away.” The woman’s smile...