”I Don’t Believe In Angels”

Helen was going through hell. Her husband had left her, she lost her job and she was diagnosed with cancer.

“Dear God,” Helen cried out. “Please help me!”

That night, in the silence of her bedroom, an Angel appeared in a white flowing gown. “I’ve come to help you,” she told Helen.

“I don’t believe in Angels,” Helen whispered. “You’re not real, You’re a figment of my imagination.”

A Conversation With Jesus

I knew Jesus instantly. I recently met him as he cleaned up litter in a local park.”It is great to see you again,” I told him. “What’s troubling you my son,” he replied.

In God's Image

"I was made in God's image," I told my friend William. "God looks like me. He's white, blue eyed and has gray hair."

"God can't look like you," William replied. "He looks like me. He's black, brown eyed and has curly black hair."

We weren't sure how to resolve this when our friend Patty joined us. "He looks like me," she said.

"He can't," we replied. "You're a woman." "Then who do I look like," she asked. "I'm better looking than you guys. Does this mean I'm better looking than God?"

Jessica Christ

Christians had waited more than 2,000 years for the second coming of Jesus. But when the Lord recently came again, they were stunned.

For it was not Jesus but Jessica Christ, as God has a daughter as well as a son.

“This can’t be,” the men said.. “Men are always in charge. Even God is a man.”

The 2nd Coming Of Jesus

I saw him right in front of me, silently picking up litter.

He had long brown hair tied in a pony tail, copper colored skin and dark eyes. He wore old khaki green pants, a plaid red shirt and faded white athletic shoes.

He was about 5-feet, 6-inches tall and trim.

“Who are you,” I asked. “I’m Jesus,” he said softly, as he smiled.

Living In A Better Time (Facebook Version)

"I'm sick of the news," said Hal in frustration. "It's always bad. I wish I could live in a better time like my grandparents did."

The next morning, Hal awoke to find himself in a strange place. It was in his same apartment but in the year 1945.

The Tale Of Tavish McTavish

60-year-old Tavish McTavish was the richest man in town.

As his business prospered, he converted the money to gold and buried it in a secret place so he would always have it.

But one day, as he buried more gold, a voice rang out. "McTavish, you're the poorest man in town."

The Healing Chair

Famous the world over is The Healing Chair in which crippled or sick or injured people come one after the next to be healed.

As each person is gently placed into this oversized soothing green chair, the chair is adjusted to make them as comfortable as possible.

Then the renowned healer Bascom, a 40-year old man, softly places his hands on their shoulders and invisible energy passes from his hands through their bodies.

After 20-minutes, people arise from the chair, often miraculously pain free, and no longer crippled or sick or injured.

When asked how these miracles occur, Bascom replied, "The secret to The Healing Chair, and to my skills is this:

The Power Of Love

Farmer Brown was famous for growing the best fruits and vegetables. "How do you do it," everyone asked.

"It's simple," he would reply. "Throughout each day, I tell them that I love them."

"That's ridiculous," people replied. "How can your words of love affect your fruits and vegetables?"

When Eagles Dare

Each of us has a great purpose in life, but most of us are too fearful to pursue that purpose, and settle for far less.

This is the story of some eagles facing the same dilemma.

The Wisdom Of Spats McDonald

Spats McDonald has strong opinions on everything. Just ask him.

One day a little girl asked, "Where do you get your information Mr. McDonald?"

"From TV," he replied.

Funky Buttons

Funky Buttons is the most popular little girl in her community. And everywhere she goes, her never seen tiny chipmunk friend Uncle Webster goes with her.

Mirth On Earth

In the years after Adam and Eve had been thrown out of The Garden of Eden, mankind had formed several nearby communities.

Everyone was happy and life was good. There was mirth on earth. That is until one man changed everything.

"Kindness and Payback"

Howard had grownup an orphan, unadopted by any family. Now at 19, he was too old for foster care and lived in homeless shelters.

One night, homeless and alone, and seeking shelter from the rain, he slept in the yard of Bernie and Ruthie Cohen, people he had never met.

Early the next morning when the Cohens found him, they looked at his tattered clothes and his frail body, and Ruthie said, "I don't think this boy has anyone."

A Declaration Of War

Dear Reader, what you are about to read was taken in part from a real-life story that occurred in 19th century Europe.

"You have insulted my honor," declared one head of state to another. "This means war!"

"Then war it will be," shouted the second head of state to the other. "And you shall pay mightily in lives and in fortune."

A Miracle Story

Benny was an alcoholic living on the street. He no longer had a family or friends, and his clothes were in tatters.

Because of his appearance and his stench, people shunned him, and as he lay dying in a urine stained alley on skid row, an Angel appeared.

The Famed Fluggleman Award

As the head of the Business Forum, this year I had the honor of presenting the highest business award, The Fluggleman to Morrie Mutty.

Mr. Mutty won this lifetime achievement award for his invention of the cotton filler that goes into many containers instead of more of the product consumers thought they were receiving.

By substituting cotton, businesses save a fortune.

Take Me Instead

As 6-year-old Molly lay dying in her hospital bed, her parents sat on either side of her, holding her hands, as tears ran down their cheeks.

Just then, a golden light lit the room, as an angel came for Molly.

"Take me instead," Molly's father pleaded

A Value Greater Than Gold

Placerville, near Sutter's Mill, is where the 1849 California Gold Rush began, and today, many people believe there is much more gold there, awaiting discovery.

One day, Charlie a geology professor, and his wife Abby visited Placerville.

While staring into a shallow stream, Charlie picked up a bright, glittery rock. As a geologist, he knew instantly it was gold, worth thousands of dollars.

Gripped by gold fever, they sold their home, and bought a Placerville cabin.

The End Of Wars

God called a meeting of angels to address an urgent issue. "On earth, mankind continues to kill itself, and I'm sick of it."

"How can we get people to stop fighting wars?"

The angels raised various ideas, but those ideas had all been tried before without success. Then from the back of the room an angel softly spoke:

When Santa Robbed A Bank

As Santa listened, his Chief Financial Officer Irving said, "We have a desperate situation."

"Healthcare costs for the elves and reindeer are overwhelming us, as is the rising cost of making toys. We have to raise $5-million immediately, if you are to bring toys to children this year."

The Wisdom Tree

For a thousand years, The Wisdom Tree has survived and prospered and offered its secrets to those who would listen.

When Time Stopped

"I don't want to get a minute older," thought Cindy, fearful of aging. "I wish I could stop time."

Just then, her grandfather clock stopped ticking and time stopped.

The Man Who Flew

"I don't want to live another day," said Mortie as he stepped out onto the hotel balcony, 20-stories above the city.

Then he climbed over the protective railing and fell forward. But instead of falling, he began to soar into the air.

When Words Won't Do

The First Amendment of the U.S. Constitution forbids censorship, but the U.S. Government, Media Networks and their sponsors often censor.

To find out why, I met with Mark Kissoff, head of Standards & Practices, the censorship arm of a major Media Network.

The Old West's Oddest Gunslinger

Irving the Kid, as he was known, wore a holster with a pearl handled Colt 45, which hung low on his right hip.

Whenever a gunfighter would challenge him, Irving would calmly look the man in the eye and say for all to hear:

Living In A Better Time

"I'm sick of the news," said Hal in frustration. "It's always bad. I wish I could live in a better time like my grandparents did."

The next morning, Hal awoke to find himself in a strange place. It was in his same apartment but in the year 1945.

The Value Of Money

Alice was widely known as the cheapest person in her town.

She hung on to every penny she earned, spending only what she had to, and then invested all those savings and made an incredible fortune.

But never did she spend money for her own benefit or for the benefit of others.

Now, at the age of 90, as she laid in her death bed, an Angel appeared.

"Alice," the Angel said, "What are you going to do with all that money? You have no heirs, and you can't take the money with you."

The Youngest Major League Baseball Player

12 - year old Corben had had a difficult life. He and his mother lived alone in a modest home since his father died three years ago.

Corben had no friends, and being short and uncoordinated, he was an easy target for bullies, who often roughed him up and knocked his glasses off.

But Corben loved baseball, and in his fantasy world, pictured himself playing 2nd base for the Los Angeles Dodgers.

One day while he was in tears after the bullies knocked him around, his Guardian Angel appeared.

Dickie Do

There was a little boy people called Dickie Do, for he tried as hard as he could to do what others told him to do.

But their direction didn't make Dickie Do very happy, especially as he learned that they often didn't follow their own advice.

Meaningful Relationships

As 75-year-old William laid in his death bed, his only visitors were the hospital staff.

His ex-wife didn't come, nor did his two daughters and his grandchildren. Even people he thought were his friends didn't come.

"How could this be," he thought to himself. "I was such an important person, a CEO."

Advice From Jesus

"Jesus," I said, "Why is it your message of peace never caught on? We have more wars than ever."

"For a very simple reason," Jesus replied.

Killing In The Name Of Peace

Joseph, a seeker of truth, visited a top military scientist. "Why do you drop bombs on people," he asked the military scientist.

"To bring peace," replied the scientist. "The more bad guys we kill," the sooner we will have peace."

The Mother Load

A group of gold miners were working in a distant goldfield when one of them made an amazing discovery.

He discovered the mother load, the greatest amount of gold ever found in one location. "I'm rich," he proclaimed to the other miners, as he happily danced a little celebratory jig.

Johnny Two-Step

As a boy, whenever he was very happy for someone, Johnny briefly danced on one foot and then the other as an expression of his joy.

To some people, it seemed odd, but not to Johnny, who celebrated life at every opportunity, as people called him, "Johnny Two-Step."

Then one day when Johnny was 20-years-of-age, a car accident nearly killed. He was hospitalized for months and his legs were paralyzed.

"He'll never walk again," the doctors said.

The Tiny Man Who Never Quit

"She'll never fall in love with you," everyone told Tiny Tony, as he pursued Susan the most beautiful woman he had ever seen.

"You're a foot shorter than she is and she is so beautiful, that she attracts men who are much handsomer and far more successful than you."

"Yes, those things are true," Tiny Tony would reply. "But I have something special no-one else will ever offer her."

Methuselah's Long Lost Diary

Methuselah, the world's oldest person, reportedly died in 2106 BC, at the age of 969.

In Israel last year, Methuselah's long lost diary was discovered and scholars from all over the world are reading its tablets to learn more about this remarkable man.

What follows are excerpts from his diary:

Rejecting Santa Claus

Christian children the world over love Santa Claus and every Christmas, open their hearts to him.

But then one day, everyone learned Santa's secret.

An Unusual Friend

11-year-old Carter was a shy, quiet boy.

Because he was bright and studious, the other kids called him a nerd, and he often ate lunch alone.

Then one day, everything changed.

When God Rested

"I need some time off," God thought to Himself.

"So I will choose someone extremely wise from the earth to briefly oversee the entire universe."

Retaliation

The bumble bee landed on a rose and was about to suckle the nectar when he saw another bee already suckling.

In anger, he shouted to the other bee, "Hey, that's my rose."

"No, it's my rose," came the angry reply.

The Wizard Of Willowby

Mayor McFuddyduddy of the quaint little seashore town of Willowby, is a short, chubby and very friendly man, who wears pink bow ties and is liked by everyone.

But he is not known for his achievements. "If you want no change McFuddyduddy is your man," the townspeople would say.

Then one day, everything changed.

And God Spoke

"I have appealed to all of you to love one another," said God in a booming voice heard all over the world.

"And for you to be kind and forgiving," God continued. "But few of you have done this."

"But almost all of you care about your looks, and will do almost anything to look good. So from now on, here is what is going to happen:"

The Day The World Declared Peace

Throughout history, saviors and other wise men and women spoke of peace and brotherhood.

Today, some of their birthdays are widely celebrated, but seldom are their words put into practice.

Then suddenly, everything changed.

The Golden Goose's Revenge

The goose that laid the golden eggs belonged to the Oswald family.

"She's just a dumb goose," Oscar Oswald would say each day, as he lifted up the goose and took her golden eggs.

"Now you lay more golden eggs," he would holler, "Or it will be hell for you."

The Magic Ingredient That Makes A Home Beautiful

Hoping to own a home, Susan worked hard and saved her money. But always, the beautiful homes she wanted were too expensive.

Then one day she sat with her grandmother, and said, "Grandma, I wish I could have a home as beautiful as yours."

Adam and Eve and Irving

In the biblical story, Adam and Eve were the world's first people, and they lived in paradise.

But a snake persuaded Eve to eat forbidden fruit and she persuaded Adam and in His anger, God banished them from paradise. This began all of mankind's misery.

Recently however, the writings of Irving, the third person God created, have been discovered and they tell a different story: