Inspiration

The social studies teacher had just finished a unit on war and peace. "How many of you," he asked, "would say you're opposed to war?"

Not surprisingly, all hands went up. The teacher asked, "Who'll give us the reason for being opposed to war?"

A large, bored-looking boy in the back of the room raised his hand.

"Alex?" The teacher said.

"I hate war," Alex said, "because wars make history, and I hate history."

"Evil preaches tolerance until it is dominant, then it tries to silence good."

- Archbishop Charles J. Chaput

On her way back from the concession stand, Sandra asked the man at the end of the row, "Sir, did I step on your foot a minute ago?"

Expecting an apology the man said, "Indeed you did."

Sandra nodded. "Oh, good. Then this is my row."

"God, I lift up to You the areas of my life that are overwhelming and burdensome. I've not come to You to complain, but rather to seek Your help. Where I've tried to handle everything in my own strength instead of depending on You, I ask Your forgiveness. I pray You'll take each burden of my heart and enable me to rise above every challenging situation in my life."

- Stormie Omartian