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Tag: parables

Owning vs. Having

June 19, 2023June 18, 2023 ~ cafebedouin

https://twitter.com/JuliusGoat/status/1650145537683759104?s=20 I enjoyed this quite a bit, also available as a Substack article.

Heaven & Hell

August 14, 2021August 13, 2021 ~ cafebedouin

"Once a wise and holy old hermit was favored, for his piousness, with the visit of an angel who said it was sent to offer him a boon. The man thought and replied, "I have tried my life to know my Creator through his Creation. I hope that I have been worthy of going to … Continue reading Heaven & Hell

What Does It Mean To Be Amish?

December 17, 2018December 9, 2020 ~ cafebedouin ~ 1 Comment

There were a group of tourists in a bus in Amish country. Getting off the bus, they saw an old Amish man standing nearby. One of the tourists asked the old Amish man, "What does it mean to be Amish?" The old Amish man, who we'll call Amos, started talking about Jesus, and before too … Continue reading What Does It Mean To Be Amish?

The Parable of Fish & Turtle

November 24, 2018November 24, 2018 ~ cafebedouin

"Once there was a fish and a turtle who were friends. They had been living in the same lake together for some time. One day the turtle decided to visit the land surrounding the lake. She had a good look around and came back to tell her friend the fish of the wonders she had … Continue reading The Parable of Fish & Turtle

The Broccoli Tree: A Parable

March 19, 2018March 18, 2018 ~ cafebedouin

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ESyJop31cmY

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