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Imagine straddling the apex of a house as it moves down the road, maneuvering a hundred-pound traffic light in the air, while maintaining your balance. Then pivoting 180 degrees, and slowly returning the light to its original position, while avoiding the possibility of tumbling to an untimely death. It was as easy as scaling the Eiffel Tower … blindfolded.
Read MoreImagine chewing the same piece of gum for thirty-six years! Colorado mother, Harriet Lasky, claimed she bought a piece of bubble gum when she was seven, and never threw it away. In a 1996 interview, Lasky stated she places it in a glass of water by her bed each night, and “first thing after breakfast, the gum goes in my mouth.”
Read MoreAt the age of nineteen, I was introduced to a ground-floor business opportunity. The nice man who was sharing it convinced me that millions of dollars would soon be flowing my way. I couldn’t pass it up. I borrowed some money to fund my business venture, and got ready to rake in the dough. I’m sure you can figure out how this story ends.
Read MoreWhen my grandson Liam was four, he begged me for a bedtime story. My energy level was emptier than a dry gas tank, but the look in his eyes compelled me. I delivered a dramatic rendering of The Three Little Pigs, rivaling a Shakespearian actor. Afterwards, I sensed the Lord saying, “That was the most important thing you did today!”
Read MoreIt sounds unbelievable, but if a cockroach loses its head, it can continue living for up to a week…During this period, the headless body can still move, react to touch, and even stand, but eventually the insect starves to death.
Read MoreAn advertising executive dreamed he died and stood at the pearly gates. In his dream, Peter asked, "Make a choice: heaven or to hell?" "Show me my options," the exec said. "Let's see hell." Up popped a giant screen displaying girls in bikinis and well-built guys playing volleyball on the beach.
Read MoreImagine I’m holding a piece of paper with printing on both sides. I tear off a corner containing only one word: “doctor,” and hand it to you. Think you can guess what’s on the rest of the document? No way.
Read MorePlease stay with me. I love my children and grandchildren. I love them when they get good grades, when they work hard, and when they’re respectful. But when they don’t perform well, then I quit loving them. My love for my kids and grands is totally conditional, based on their performance. Of course NONE OF THIS IS TRUE!
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