James’ Fables
James’ Fables – The Turtle on the Post
There was once a turtle perched upon a post. He thought it the grandest thing ever. He could see for miles, and was above the mud and the sordid things where he’d spent his life.
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Once upon a time there was a man who had a wife and a clock. The man loved his wife, the wife loved her husband, and the man liked his clock. They all lived together very happily. And after many years it came to pass that they were called to serve a mission together for the Church. They were somewhat worried, for they were stepping into the unknown.
Read MoreParable of the Lazy Hawk
A noble red-tailed hawk once sailed majestically through the skies surveying the sordid world below. The skies, the air, sunlight, life, and freedom were his. He ruled his realm. He was happy. He was free. But his sharp eyes noticed a dead squirrel on the road below. Normally he only ate fresh food; but succumbing to laziness, and giving no forethought, he lowered himself for a closer look, extended his talons, and seized the prey. Alas, he’d landed right in front of a speeding truck. The truck swerved, and by the narrowest of margins missed the foolish hawk who launched himself back into the air, a wiser bird, having this once been granted a second chance.
Read MoreMarriage
Nowhere are kindness and love more important than between husband and wife. I find it distressing and unfathomable that so many marriages end up in divorces with the partners hating one another. It doesn’t have to be that way. It shouldn’t be that way. The man and wife should be best friends.
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