Long ago, cities didn’t have running water. A water carrier used a donkey to deliver water to people’s homes. The donkey worked very hard every day. Its back was bent from carrying heavy loads, and its body was full of wounds. The owner didn’t take good care of the donkey. He fed it poorly and often beat it to make it move faster. The donkey was patient, but it suffered a lot and often wished it would die to escape the pain. One day, the water carrier met a friend who worked in the king’s stables. Seeing the donkey’s terrible condition, the friend offered to take it in and care for it. The owner happily agreed. At the royal stables, the donkey saw strong, beautiful horses living in comfort. Comparing himself to them, he felt sad and complained to God: “Why do they live so well while I suffer so much?” Suddenly, a war broke out. Soldiers rushed in, took the horses, and rode them into battle. The next day, the horses returned badly injured—covered in wounds and arrows. Watching this, the...
Palestine and Other War Zones It's incredibly disheartening that the conflict in Gaza continues to rage. The displaced are enduring nightmarish conditions and food shortages, exacerbated by the deplorable circumstances in the camps. Let's remember them in our prayers, and if you can, consider making them a priority in your donations. May this war end soon, bringing the Palestinians the well-deserved relief from the prolonged and harsh brutality they've faced. Similar prayers for people in other war zones! Books I Am Reading Recently, I read a few fascinating books: Steve Jobs ' Biography by Walter Isaacson The Tipping Point by Malcolm Gladwell Boundaries by Henry Cloud and John Townsend Financial Freedom by Grant Sabatier Discovering more about Steve Jobs has been particularly intriguing. His personality and work ethos are fascinating, making me wonder how it would have been to work at Apple during his tenure. Interesting Ideas from Books From the books I'm rea...