The Brick

A young and successful executive was traveling down a neighborhood street, going a bit too fast in his new Jaguar. He was watching for kids darting out from between parked cars and slowed down when he thought he saw something. As his car passed, no children appeared. Instead, a brick smashed into the Jag's side door! He slammed on the brakes and spun the Jag back to the spot from where the brick had been thrown. He jumped out of the car, grabbed some kid and pushed him up against a parked car shouting, "What was that all about and who are you? Just what the heck are you doing?!!" Building up a head of steam he went on. "That's a new car and that brick you threw is going to cost a lot of money. Why did you do it?""Please, mister, please. I'm sorry, I didn't know what else to do!" pleaded the...

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You never know...

You Never KnowA kind word may help someone’s day glow, and the simple fact is that you may never know.A gentle smile may light up someone’s life; it may ease their burden and relieve their strife.A word of encouragement may help them to bear, burdens and sorrows of which you aren’t aware.A perky “hello” and “how do you do” may change their perspective and brighten their view.We never know how the Lord uses a loving act, but it may give someone the hope they lack.It may be the added strength they need for today, to face the difficult trials that come their way.It may be the joy they’d otherwise not know, the love God is sending and wants you to show.Take a moment to share what God has given to you, whether it’s simply a kind word or a positive view.Take a second in your day to lift another’s...

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