Tag Archives: Meditation

King With Two Footmen When I was in England I visited Buckingham Palace. In going through the stables, we were shown a great coach which was used for state occasions. There was a great deal of gold on the coach … Continue reading →

Needing More Watching Over The Christ of the Andes statue, standing on the Chile-Argentine boundary line symbolizes a pledge made by the two countries. As long as the statue stands, it was agreed, there shall be peace and goodwill between … Continue reading →

As Long As God Is Awake A mother and her little four-year-old daughter were preparing to retire for the night. The child was afraid of the dark, and the mother, on this occasion alone with the child, felt fearful also. … Continue reading →

In The Nick of Time I am never tired of pointing out that the Greek phrase translated, “In the time of need,” is a colloquialism, of which the “nick of time” is the exact equivalent: “That we may have grace … Continue reading →

Wills Should Be Written A man in England wrote his will on an empty eggshell! It read, “To Mag. Everything I possess. J. B.” It was probated. Wills have been written on leather, old pictures, shells, cloth, pieces of furniture, … Continue reading →

Pension For Life – and Starving An aged Indian, half naked and famished, wandered into one of our Western settlements, begging for food to keep him from starving. While eagerly devouring the bread bestowed by the hand of charity, a … Continue reading →

His Life Saved on Undrunk Water A poor criminal stood before an Eastern monarch, trembling for his life. A moment later his head was to be severed from his body. He asked for a drink of water. They brought it, … Continue reading →

Alexander Honors Big Request An indigent philosopher at the court of Alexander sought relief at the hand of that sovereign, and received an order on his treasurer for any sum he should ask. He immediately demanded ten thousand pounds. The … Continue reading →

Napoleon: “Thank You, Captain” When Napoleon’s horse ran away and a lowly soldier caught him, Napoleon said, “Thank you, Captain.” The man at once packed his belongings, moved to the officers’ quarters, and went to mess with them. The emperor … Continue reading →

Lifetime Rail Pass Goes Unused We learned that when Crowfoot, the great chief of the Blackfoot confederacy in southern Alberta, gave the Canadian Pacific Railway permission to cross the Blackfoot land from Medicine Hat to Calgary, he was given in … Continue reading →