Category Archives: Free Short Stories

Rudolph the Red Nosed Reindeer

The True Story of Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer A guy named Bob May, depressed and brokenhearted, stared out his drafty apartment window into the chilling December night. His 4-year-old daughter, Barbara, sat on his lap quietly sobbing. Bobs wife, Evelyn, … Continue reading

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Power Thoughts

“Power Thoughts” is a best-selling book by Dr. Robert Schueller, in his book he talks about a successful executive who keeps an “I-Believe-It” Box on the desk in his office.  Each time this executive confronts a project that just won’t … Continue reading

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Attitude of Gratitude

“Gratitude” – My focus is on an attitude of gratitude.  I love poetry and want to share a poem by Charles Swindoll My Attitude “The longer I live, the more I realize the impact of attitude on life. Attitude, to … Continue reading

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Parable of the Pickle Jar

Parable of The Pickle Jar The pickle jar as far back as I can remember sat on the floor beside the dresser in my parents’ bedroom.  When Dad got ready for bed, he would empty his pockets and toss his … Continue reading

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How to Control Your Temper

There once was a little boy who had a bad temper.   His Father gave him a bag of nails and told him that every time he lost his temper, he must hammer a nail into the back of the … Continue reading

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When your Hut is on Fire

When Your Huts On Fire The only survivor of a shipwreck was washed up on a small, uninhabited island. He prayed feverishly for God to rescue him.  Every day he scanned the horizon for help, but none seemed forthcoming.  Exhausted, … Continue reading

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Take My Son

A wealthy man and his son loved to collect rare works of art. They had everything in their collection, from Picasso to Raphael. They would often sit together and admire the great works of art. When the Vietnam conflict broke … Continue reading

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Every Rose Has Its Thorn

Every Rose Has Its Thorn – A Story of Thanksgiving – Sandra felt as low as the heels of her shoes when she pulled open the florist shop door, against a November gust of wind.  Her life had been as … Continue reading

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You Reap What You Sow

You Reap What You Sow “Good morning”, said a woman as she walked up to the man sitting on the ground…The man slowly looked up.  This was a woman clearly accustomed to the finer things of life.  Her coat was … Continue reading

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Baby Ducks

Something  really cute happened in downtown  San Antonio this week. Michael R. is an accounting clerk at Frost Bank and works there in a second story office.  Several weeks ago, he watched a mother duck choose the concrete awning outside … Continue reading

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