What God Can Do With 57 Cents

(author unknown) A little girl stood near a small church from which she had been turned away because it was "too crowded." "I can't go to Sunday School," she sobbed to the pastor as he walked by. Seeing her shabby, unkempt appearance, the pastor guessed the reason and, taking her by the hand, took her …

Turn to the Power of Prayer

(By Shea L. Watts) Do you ever have those kind of days? Have you ever hurt so much? You feel like giving up. Don't feel alone. There is Someone who cares. His listening ear is always there With a simple word of prayer. It brings hope to those who have no hope. It brings comfort …

A Moment of Kindness

(by Shea L. Watts) Five years ago on a fall day a mom of three was sitting outside a courtroom waiting for her son's hearing to start. She had not seen him in many months so when he came into the building lead by a deputy handcuffed in an orange correctional suit, her breath was …

Who’s Your Daddy?

(author unknown) A seminary professor was vacationing with his wife in Gatlinburg, Tennessee. One morning, they were eating breakfast at a little restaurant, hoping to enjoy a quiet, family meal. While they were waiting for their food, they noticed a distinguished looking, white-haired man moving from table to table, visiting with the guests. The professor …

Lynne’s Linguine con Pesto di Pistacchi

(from the kitchen of Lynne Rossetto Kasper) Ingredients 1 cup shelled pistachio nuts ½ cup pine nuts 3 large unpeeled cloves garlic 1 cup firmly packed fresh basil leaves ½ cup extra-virgin olive oil 1 teaspoon coarse sea salt ½ teaspoon coarsely cracked black pepper ½ teaspoon crushed red pepper 1 pound dried linguine 1 pound cherry tomatoes, halved ½ cup shredded Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese Directions Heat a large heavy-bottomed skillet over medium heat. Pile in pistachios and …

A&W BBQ Sandwiches

(from the kitchens of A&W) 4 cups beef roast or round steak, cooked and shredded SAUCE:1 cup apple butter1 cup Catalina dressing1/4 cup Heinz 57 sauce1 cup Heinz ketchup2 Tbsp. Worcestershire sauce 8 soft hamburger buns Combine all ingredients except beef and buns to make a BBQ sauce (best to make BBQ sauce a day …

What is a Salesman?

(Author Unknown) A salesman is a pin on a map to the sales manager, a quota to the factory, an overloaded expense account to the auditor, a bookkeeping item called “cost of selling” to the treasurer, a smile and a wisecrack to the receptionist, and a purveyor of flattery to the buyer. A salesman needs …

The Letter

(author unknown) A letter from an elderly woman from a nursing home. I am 82 years old, I have 4 children, 11 grandchildren, 2 great-grandchildren and a room of 12 square meters. I no longer have a home or expensive things, but I have someone who will clean my room, prepare food and bedding, measure …

Grandfather’s Table

(author unknown) A frail old man went to live with his son, daughter-in-law, and four-year-old grandson. The old man’s hands trembled, his eyesight was blurred, and his step faltered. The family ate together at the table, but the elderly grandfather’s shaky hands and failing sight made eating difficult. Peas rolled off his spoon onto the …

All the Way to the River

(by Elizabeth Gilbert) Some years ago, I was stuck on a crosstown bus in New York City during rush hour. Traffic was barely moving. The bus was filled with cold, tired people who were deeply irritated with one another, with the world itself. Two men barked at each other about a shove that might or …