Our deepest fear is not that we are inadequate. Our deepest fear is that we are powerful beyond measure. Is our light, not our darkness, that most frightens us....

When the good Lord was creating Fathers, he started with a tall frame. A female angel nearby said, "What kind of a Father is that? If you're going to make...

Last week I took my children to a restaurant. My six-year-old son asked if he could say grace. As we bowed our heads he said, "God is great and...

An old monk prayed many years for a vision from God to strengthen his faith, but it never came. He had almost given up hope when, one day, a...

A beggar came and sat before me. "I want bread," he said. "How wise you are," I assured him. "Bread is what you need. And you have come to the...

The Emperor asked Master Gudo, "What happens to a man of enlightenment after death?" "How should I know?" replied Gudo. "Because you are the master," answered the Emperor. "Yes sir," said Gudo,...

Do you know who will dwell in Heaven? Kiai (cleric) Majdub does not know. Every time this question arises, he will only affirm his total ignorance with tears. He...