Inspirational Stories, Thoughts, and Doodads
Inspirational * Motivational * Amusing
* Enlightening * Comforting *
Stories & Poems
Inspirational stories for children of all ages. Enjoy!
Inspirational Stories, Thoughts and Doodads
(I Don't believe we actually used the word Doodads.)
Beatrice, NE - The West Side Baptist Church Explosion
The explosion should have resulted in serious injury and/or fatality to the 15 members of the church choir, who normally met at 7:25 p.m. on Wednesdays for practice. However, by fortuitous coincidence, no one was in the building when it exploded – every one of the 15 members were late for one reason or another . . .
Desiderata: Latin for "Things to be Desired." -- Go placidly amid the noise and the haste, and remember what peace there may be in silence...
We are the ones we've been waiting for.
The Hug. Could it be the perfect drug?
Two traveling angels stopped to spend the night in the home of a wealthy family. The family was rude and refused to let the angels stay in the mansion's guest room. Instead the angels were given a space in the cold basement. below.
The Parable of the Wise Old Mule
A parable is told of a farmer who owned an old mule. The mule fell into the farmer's well. The farmer heard the mule 'braying'--or whatever mules do when they fall into wells.
The World Is A Puzzle There was a man who had a little boy that he loved very much. Everyday after work the man would come home and play with the little boy. He would always spend all of his extra time playing with the little boy.
A Grandfather talking to his grandson about a tragedy he witnessed . . .
A boat docked in a tiny Mexican village. An American tourist complimented the Mexican fisherman on the quality of his fish and asked how long it took him to catch them. . .
Do You Have A Great Story You'd Like to Share?
Do you have a favorite story, poem, or article that makes you feel good or smile when you think of it? Have you heard, read, or even written something that you think others will find empowering, comforting, inspirational, motivational, amusing, enlightening, thought provoking or leave them feeling in a happier mood?
Then, share it!!
It doesn't have to be original, but, please give credit where credit is due.
I look forward to sharing your stories here!
Dear Mother and Dad:
Since I left for college I have been remiss in writing and I am sorry for my thoughtlessness in not having written before . . .
A Short Story About Human Value
A well-known speaker started off his seminar by holding up a $20.00 bill. In the room of 200, he asked, "Who would like this $20 bill?"
A group of frogs were traveling through the woods, and two of them fell into a deep pit . . .
When the Moon heard what had happened she was very upset with the Turtle. She arranged an eclipse so that in the darkness she could visit the Turtle.
A Minneapolis couple decided to go to Florida to thaw out during a particularly icy winter. They planned to stay at the same hotel where they spent their honeymoon 20 years earlier.
Six humans trapped by happenstance in black and bitter cold Each possessed a stick of wood, Or so the story's told. Their dying fire in need of logs, the first woman held hers back . . .
So-o-o-o Many Stories to Share
Well, you are about to.
Request to the Bandleader is a look at how little value some people place on musicians and other artists. We can see the humor, but the truth cuts deep.
All procrastinators. We have just the thing for you!! No more excuses.
