Once upon a time a student at Duke University in North Carolina was invited to a masquerade party. He decided to go dressed as the mascot of the college – the Blue Devils. He put on a blue devil costume and headed for the party. Somehow he got the wrong address and walked into a […]
HE REMEMBERS
A story based on Luke 17:11-19 The old fellow is tired. His name is Ephraim. The day has been long and hard… and real good. All of his family – children, grandchildren, and a few cousins – came to his place for a big get together. Of course his wife is there, too. Lots […]
Thanksgiving proclamation
Here is an explanation of Abraham Lincoln’s proclamation for the nation “to set apart and observe the last Thursday of November next, as a day of Thanksgiving and Praise to our beneficent Father who dwelleth in the Heavens.” As the President mentions, the country was embroiled in the Civil War, yet he recognized the blessings […]