The Whole Story

“Yes, the story known as THE SMELL OF RAIN is true.

“The original title is ‘Heaven Scent’.  About 5 years ago now, the C.E.O. of Columbia hospitals decided to compile some of the wonderful stories that he had received and put them into a book formatted similar to the ‘Chicken Soup’ series. This book was titled ‘Miracles In Our Midst.’  Danae’s story was submitted and picked in rough draft written by my mother. The ‘writers’ then called and interviewed me, finalizing the story from this interview. When the book was released, he decided to use his, ‘favorite story’ to promote the book on the internet. It happened to be Danae’s story. People then began the long journey that has now revolved over and over all around the globe as they took that little story and forwarded it to their friends and loved ones. The story has been in numerous church newsletters, two magazines and has most recently been published in the latest ‘Chicken Soup’ book titled ‘Chicken Soup For The Christian Family Soul.’ (more…)

In light of the recent Virginia Tech tragedy, an important message.

DARRELL SCOTT TESTIMONY Guess our national leaders didn’t expect this, hmm? On Thursday, Darrell Scott, the father of Rachel Scott, a victim of the Columbine High School shootings in Littleton , Colorado , was invited to address the House Judiciary Committee’s subcommittee. What he said to our national leaders during this special session of Congress was painfully truthful. They were not prepared for what he was to say, nor was it received well. It needs to be heard by every parent, every teacher, every politician, every sociologist, every psychologist, and every so-called expert! These courageous words spoken by Darrell Scott are powerful, penetrating, and deeply personal. There is no doubt that God sent this man as a voice crying in the wilderness. The following is a portion of the transcript: (more…)

 Funny Story
The Followers
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A mom was concerned about her kindergarten son walking to school since he didn’t want his mother to walk with him.  She had an idea of how to handle it.  She asked her good friend if she would follow him to school, staying at a distance so he wouldn’t notice her.

The friend said since she was up early with her toddler anyway, it would be a good way for them to get some exercise, so she agreed. The next school day, the friend and her little girl set out following Timmy as he walked to school with another neighborhood boy he knew.  She did this for the whole week.

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