24 Apr, 2008
Posted by: Randy
Random email story…author unknown.
A group of alumni, all highly established in their respective careers, got together for a visit with their old university professor. The conversation soon turned to complaints about the endless stress of work and life in general. Offering his guests coffee, the professor went into the kitchen and soon returned with a large pot of coffee and an eclectic assortment of cups: porcelain, plastic, glass, crystal - some plain, some expensive, some quite exquisite. Quietly he told them to help themselves to some fresh coffee. Read the rest of this entry »
23 Apr, 2008
Posted by: Randy
An OA story for you, fresh off of your Doable Evangelism seminar (in Burlingame, CA).
Where I live, there are people asking for money on every corner, but rarely after dark. As I was pulling out of the Target parking lot at 9:45pm, I caught a glimpse of a person at the corner with a cardboard sign. Normally, I would keep driving (as I am 22, female and alone at night). There was something different about this woman. I noticed her. I had to go back.
U-Turn. I pulled up to her, slowed down and read her sign: “Leaving abuser. $16 short for bus.” I leaned out my window and handed her a $5 bill. She said thank you. I could not bring myself to leave. As we made eye contact, tears rolled down my face. I apologized for not having more. When I asked if there was anything else I could do, she said, “Pray.” She didn’t want me to take her to a shelter. I drove away with a heavy heart. Then I remembered the $20 bill in my wallet. My parents gave it to me as I was leaving their house. They wanted to take care of me, but who was taking care of the woman on the corner? Read the rest of this entry »
21 Apr, 2008
Posted by: April
Last week, I spoke about a particular friend whom I work with. I posted that on Monday of last week, and on Thursday during our weekly “at the office” bible study, she honored me in a very wonderful way. It made me feel horribly guilty having just posted about her, but at the same time, the things that she shared were pretty awesome.
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