Category Archives: Life’s journey

And it came to pass

Posted on February 4, 2014 by vincentsmithauthor

A group of people was once asked to name the passage of the Bible that most helped them when they were going through difficult times. Most came up with old favourites, except for one elderly man who said: ‘Mine is: … Continue reading →

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Only God is Great

Posted on February 4, 2014 by vincentsmithauthor

We have become used to hearing some religious fanatics shout the words ‘God is great’ as they wreak death and destruction, and our sense of disgust can easily cause us to overlook the real significance of those words. But in … Continue reading →

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Go with the Flow

Posted on February 3, 2014 by vincentsmithauthor

In the frigid waters of the Arctic and Antarctic there are numerous icebergs, some small and some gigantic. If you observe them carefully, you notice that sometimes the small ice floes move in one direction while their massive counterparts flow … Continue reading →

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The Fellowship of the Ring

Posted on February 3, 2014 by vincentsmithauthor

There’s an old eastern fable about a ring that turned those who wore it into better people. The man who had it couldn’t decide which of his three sons to give it to. So he had two identical rings made … Continue reading →

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“I know you are here.”

Posted on February 3, 2014 by vincentsmithauthor

A broken hearted woman once told the famous preacher F.B. Meyer that her crippled daughter, who brought her great joy, had died. For years she’d made tea for her each morning, then left for work, knowing that in the evening … Continue reading →

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The Ivory Rose of Peace

Posted on February 2, 2014 by vincentsmithauthor

One of the last planes to leave Paris before the Nazi invasion carried Francis Meilland’s most precious rose cutting. All he could do was hope it would survive. Four years passed before he learned what had happened to it. A … Continue reading →

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Defining Faith

Posted on February 2, 2014 by vincentsmithauthor

Many people find it difficult to define what faith really is, especially when they read Bible verses like the one where Jesus said: ‘All things are possible to those who believe.’ Some people assume this refers to mind over matter, … Continue reading →

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It’s all about attitude

Posted on February 2, 2014 by vincentsmithauthor

I love the story about a woman who woke up, looked in the mirror and noticed she had only three hairs on her head. ‘Well,’ she said, ‘I think I’ll braid my hair today?’ So she did and had a … Continue reading →

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Winning at Any Price

Posted on February 2, 2014 by vincentsmithauthor

There’s an old story about two Mississippi paddleboats, which left Memphis about the same time, travelling down the river to New Orleans. As they steamed along side by side, the two skippers challenged each other to a race. Eventually, one … Continue reading →

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The Best Way to Destroy an Enemy

Posted on January 11, 2014 by vincentsmithauthor

Dale Carnegie made a very insightful statement about hate and what it does to us rather than to those we hate. “When we hate our enemies,” he said, “we give them power over us – power over our sleep, our … Continue reading →

Posted in Bitterness, Enemy, Forgiveness, Generous spirit, Gentlemanly behaviour, Hatred, Healing, inner peace, Life's journey, Living Life, Moods, Personal Growth, Power over People, relationships, Sleeplessness, Spirituality, Wisdom | Tagged , , , , , , , , | 5 Comments