https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/christian-short-stories-4-you--5525126revkakoulides@gmail.com )]]>enKids & FamilyCopyright Harris Kakoulideshttps://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/79e915935e6dcfd9f9364be6a3d9bc8c.jpghttps://www.spreaker.com/podcast/christian-short-stories-4-you--5525126Sun, 02 Aug 2026 22:17:13 +0000Harris KakoulidesHarris Kakoulidesrevkakoulides@gmail.comChristian short Stories which was written by Harris Kakoulides. Each of these stories has a moral lesson to them and is one you would want to hear again and again. ( If you enjoyed listening to this podcast please like , share , and if you can tell by...revkakoulides@gmail.com )]]>falseepisodichttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/linda-and-the-wolf--66640828https://api.spreaker.com/episode/66640828Fri, 20 Jun 2025 00:22:55 +0000Harris Kakoulides253falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-greedy-rabbit-s-lesson-a-tale-of-carrots--66123391https://api.spreaker.com/episode/66123391Fri, 16 May 2025 19:03:16 +0000Harris Kakoulides191falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-postman-and-the-toothless--62791418https://api.spreaker.com/episode/62791418Mon, 18 Nov 2024 19:46:00 +0000Harris Kakoulides80falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-giraffe-learns-a-lesson--62791376https://api.spreaker.com/episode/62791376Mon, 18 Nov 2024 19:37:51 +0000Harris Kakoulides150falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-big-belly-king--62790913https://api.spreaker.com/episode/62790913Mon, 18 Nov 2024 18:52:59 +0000Harris Kakoulides151falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/prepare-to-be-shattered-broken--62461855https://api.spreaker.com/episode/62461855Tue, 22 Oct 2024 11:09:29 +0000Harris Kakoulides83falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-nicest-friend-one-can-ever-know--62461656https://api.spreaker.com/episode/62461656Tue, 22 Oct 2024 10:41:32 +0000Harris Kakoulides61falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-story-of-the-bee-the-other-bee-s-hive--62461600https://api.spreaker.com/episode/62461600Tue, 22 Oct 2024 10:30:41 +0000Harris Kakoulides110falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-dog-and-the-dog-catcher--62458404https://api.spreaker.com/episode/62458404Tue, 22 Oct 2024 04:36:50 +0000Harris Kakoulides102falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-whirlpools-of-despair--62458207https://api.spreaker.com/episode/62458207Tue, 22 Oct 2024 04:18:11 +0000Harris Kakoulides215falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/contemplations-of-a-martyr-before-his-death--62458062https://api.spreaker.com/episode/62458062Tue, 22 Oct 2024 03:52:16 +0000Harris Kakoulides151falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/little-girl-s-dream--62458055https://api.spreaker.com/episode/62458055Tue, 22 Oct 2024 03:50:24 +0000Harris Kakoulides53falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-white-robe--62458044https://api.spreaker.com/episode/62458044Tue, 22 Oct 2024 03:47:47 +0000Harris Kakoulides304falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-painting--62435114https://api.spreaker.com/episode/62435114Mon, 21 Oct 2024 08:18:01 +0000Harris Kakoulides106falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/a-bridge-a-fish-and-a-pelican--62434454https://api.spreaker.com/episode/62434454Mon, 21 Oct 2024 06:57:33 +0000Harris Kakoulides178falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-man-who-married-himself-a-tale-of-narcissism--62434250https://api.spreaker.com/episode/62434250Mon, 21 Oct 2024 06:32:59 +0000Harris Kakoulides188falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/earth-vs-heaven-a-divine-dialogue--62434054https://api.spreaker.com/episode/62434054Mon, 21 Oct 2024 06:05:01 +0000Harris Kakoulides220falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/doing-what-is-right--62432395https://api.spreaker.com/episode/62432395Mon, 21 Oct 2024 01:25:36 +0000Harris Kakoulides83falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-ugliest-man-one-can-retold--62432375https://api.spreaker.com/episode/62432375Mon, 21 Oct 2024 01:22:11 +0000Harris Kakoulides305falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-hermit-and-the-angel--62432359https://api.spreaker.com/episode/62432359Mon, 21 Oct 2024 01:19:36 +0000Harris KakoulidesThis story I didn't write but it is from a sermon in 1658213falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/poochie-and-spike-a-puppy-story--62431242https://api.spreaker.com/episode/62431242Sun, 20 Oct 2024 21:22:05 +0000Harris Kakoulides220falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/a-answered-prayer--62430612https://api.spreaker.com/episode/62430612Sun, 20 Oct 2024 19:25:47 +0000Harris Kakoulides53falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/from-atheist-to-believer-a-journey-of-faith--62430596https://api.spreaker.com/episode/62430596Sun, 20 Oct 2024 19:22:45 +0000Harris Kakoulides272falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/waiting-for-a-mountain-to-move--62430573https://api.spreaker.com/episode/62430573Sun, 20 Oct 2024 19:19:48 +0000Harris Kakoulides59falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-waiting-queen--62430517https://api.spreaker.com/episode/62430517Sun, 20 Oct 2024 19:09:00 +0000Harris Kakoulides240falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-animals-and-the-storm--62428929https://api.spreaker.com/episode/62428929Sun, 20 Oct 2024 13:45:53 +0000Harris Kakoulides140story,storytellingfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-mouse-and-the-eagle--62428910https://api.spreaker.com/episode/62428910Sun, 20 Oct 2024 13:39:31 +0000Harris Kakoulides227falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/reverend-wolf-and-his-sheep--62428903https://api.spreaker.com/episode/62428903Sun, 20 Oct 2024 13:36:59 +0000Harris Kakoulides276falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/second-chance-at-love--62424168https://api.spreaker.com/episode/62424168Sat, 19 Oct 2024 19:59:08 +0000Harris Kakoulides204falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/to-reach-a-star--62424132https://api.spreaker.com/episode/62424132Sat, 19 Oct 2024 19:49:59 +0000Harris Kakoulides54falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-boy-and-the-feather--62424115https://api.spreaker.com/episode/62424115Sat, 19 Oct 2024 19:45:00 +0000Harris Kakoulides54falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-spider-and-the-fly--62424114https://api.spreaker.com/episode/62424114Sat, 19 Oct 2024 19:44:10 +0000Harris Kakoulides65falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-envious-rat-a-tale-of-caution--62417840https://api.spreaker.com/episode/62417840Sat, 19 Oct 2024 02:04:21 +0000Harris Kakoulides239falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/tommy-the-rat-s-dangerous-envy-a-caution--62417826https://api.spreaker.com/episode/62417826Sat, 19 Oct 2024 02:01:10 +0000Harris Kakoulides202falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-impossible-journey-retold--62417584https://api.spreaker.com/episode/62417584Sat, 19 Oct 2024 01:26:49 +0000Harris Kakoulides262falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/they-always-say-goodbye-before-they-fly--62406278https://api.spreaker.com/episode/62406278Fri, 18 Oct 2024 03:50:20 +0000Harris Kakoulides347falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-enchanted-rose-a-tale-of-love-and-magic--62406256https://api.spreaker.com/episode/62406256Fri, 18 Oct 2024 03:43:04 +0000Harris Kakoulides162falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/sisters-shocking-encounter--62406198https://api.spreaker.com/episode/62406198Fri, 18 Oct 2024 03:30:40 +0000Harris Kakoulides211falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-chicken-with-broth-and-potatoes-tale-revised--62402541https://api.spreaker.com/episode/62402541Thu, 17 Oct 2024 18:20:47 +0000Harris Kakoulides106falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/a-night-of-unexpected-visitors-a-tale--62402066https://api.spreaker.com/episode/62402066Thu, 17 Oct 2024 17:24:10 +0000Harris Kakoulides117falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-marriage-arrangement-a-tale-of-union--62401993https://api.spreaker.com/episode/62401993Thu, 17 Oct 2024 17:17:59 +0000Harris Kakoulides299falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-pig-that-became-a-man-revised--62401933https://api.spreaker.com/episode/62401933Thu, 17 Oct 2024 17:10:07 +0000Harris Kakoulides201falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-62-the-fox-the-piranhas-a-tale-of-friend-retold--62392397https://api.spreaker.com/episode/62392397Thu, 17 Oct 2024 05:13:25 +0000Harris KakoulidesThe Fox & the Piranhas_ A Tale of Friend retold262falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-fox-the-piranhas-a-tale-of-friend-revised-01--62392369https://api.spreaker.com/episode/62392369Thu, 17 Oct 2024 05:07:33 +0000Harris KakoulidesThe Fox & the Piranhas_ A Tale of Friend revised344falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-eagle-frog-flying-snake-a-tale-revised--62392320https://api.spreaker.com/episode/62392320Thu, 17 Oct 2024 04:54:48 +0000Harris KakoulidesThe Eagle, Frog, & Flying Snake_ A Tale260falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-sheep-that-fell-in-love-with-mr-wolf-revised-drama--62392273https://api.spreaker.com/episode/62392273Thu, 17 Oct 2024 04:45:22 +0000Harris KakoulidesThe Sheep that Fell in Love with Mr. Wolf (revised )207falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-58-the-forgotten-king-a-tale-of-rediscover--62392139https://api.spreaker.com/episode/62392139Thu, 17 Oct 2024 04:33:46 +0000Harris KakoulidesThe Forgotten King_ A Tale of Rediscover ( Drama )411falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/prayerman--56738937
One fateful evening, as John was walking home from his church, he noticed a commotion near an alley. Curiosity piqued, he discovered a group of thugs harassing an elderly woman. Without hesitation, John stepped forward to intervene. "Leave her alone!" he demanded, his voice filled with conviction and authority.

The thugs, caught off guard by John's bravery, turned their attention to him. They surrounded him, sneering & taunting him. But John stood firm, undeterred by their threats. He closed his eyes and began to pray silently, seeking guidance and protection from the Lord.

Suddenly, a warm, radiant light enveloped John. He felt a surge of strength & fearlessness rush through his veins. As he opened his eyes, he realized that his body had been transformed. He was now adorned in a shining, white suit, and a golden emblem in the shape of a praying hand was emblazoned on his chest. In that moment, he knew he had been chosen by God to become a superhero, a symbol of hope and faith.

With newfound confidence & armed with the power of prayer, John leaped into action. He swiftly defeated the thugs, using his extraordinary strength and agility to protect the innocent. Word of his heroic act spread throughout the city, and people began to refer to him as "Prayer Man" — a beacon of hope in times of darkness.

As Prayer Man, John dedicated himself to fighting the difficult circumstances that plagued Hopeville. He patrolled the city, rescuing the oppressed, feeding the hungry, & healing the sick. His words of encouragement & prayers brought comfort to the weary, and his unwavering faith in Jesus inspired others to believe that miracles were possible.

However, John knew that true power did not lie within his suit or physical abilities. It was his unshakable faith in Jesus that fueled his courage & sustained him in every trial he faced. He spent hours each day in prayer, seeking wisdom, guidance, and strength to continue his mission.

Over time, Prayer Man's reputation grew, and he became a symbol of faith & resilience not only in Hopeville but also in neighboring cities. People from all walks of life began to find solace in prayer, & acts of kindness multiplied as the city's faith was rekindled.

But as Prayer Man fought against the forces of darkness, he encountered challenges that tested his faith like never before. He faced overwhelming odds, dangerous villains, & personal losses. Yet, through it all, he clung to his unwavering trust in Jesus, knowing that with God, nothing was impossible.

Prayer Man's story became an inspiration to countless individuals who were reminded that faith in Jesus could overcome any adversity. His battles were not just physical but also spiritual, reminding everyone that the greatest battles were won on one's knees in prayer.

And so, Prayer Man continued his mission, leaving a trail of hope, love, and faith wherever he went. His legacy lived on, not only in the hearts of those he saved but in the countless lives touched by the power of prayer and unwavering faith in Jesus.

In the midst of Prayer Man's heroic journey, he encountered a formidable enemy known as the Doubtful Demeanor. The Doubtful Demeanor was a cunning villain who specialized in sowing seeds of doubt & despair among the people of Hopeville. His mere presence caused uncertainty & weakened the faith that Prayer Man fought so hard to inspire.

The Doubtful Demeanor had the ability to manipulate minds, whispering discouraging thoughts & filling hearts with disbelief. He would prey on people's insecurities, convincing them that their faith was meaningless and that hope was futile. His dark influence spread like a toxic fog, enveloping the minds of even the strongest believers.

Prayer Man realized that defeating the Doubtful Demeanor would require more than physical strength. It would require an unwavering faith and the power of prayer. He knew that he couldn't fight darkness with darkness but had to combat it with the light of truth and love.

Prayer Man sought counsel from his fellow believers, pastors, & wise mentors. Together, they devised a plan to counter the Doubtful Demeanor's influence. They organized prayer gatherings throughout the city, inviting everyone to join in lifting their voices to the heavens.

On the appointed day, the people of Hopeville gathered in the town square, their hearts united in faith. Prayer Man stood at the center, his white suit gleaming with confidence. He led the crowd in a powerful prayer, invoking the name of Jesus and declaring victory over doubt & despair.

As the prayers grew louder & more fervent, the atmosphere began to shift. The Doubtful Demeanor, sensing the strength of the collective faith, appeared before them in a dark, menacing form. He tried to intimidate the crowd, but their prayers drowned out his malevolent whispers.

Prayer Man stepped forward, his voice unwavering as he proclaimed the truth. He reminded the people that doubt was not their true identity, but rather faith in Jesus was their strength. He spoke of the countless miracles and victories that had already taken place because of their trust in God.

With each word, the Doubtful Demeanor weakened. His form began to flicker, his power fading in the face of unyielding faith. The people of Hopeville, emboldened by Prayer Man's example, started to reject the lies & doubts that had plagued them. They stood tall, their faith restored.

In a final act of defiance, the Doubtful Demeanor lunged at Prayer Man, attempting to extinguish the light of faith once and for all. But Prayer Man, empowered by the prayers of the people, raised his hand and called upon the name of Jesus.

A brilliant light burst forth, illuminating the darkness. The Doubtful Demeanor shrieked in agony as he dissolved into nothingness, his influence vanishing from the minds of the people. Hopeville was free from his grip, and faith flourished once again.

Prayer Man's victory over the Doubtful Demeanor served as a powerful testament to the strength of unwavering faith and the transformative power of prayer. People in the city were reminded that even in the face of doubt and despair, their connection to Jesus could overcome any challenge.

From that day forward, the people of Hopeville held firm to their faith, knowing that Prayer Man's example had taught them to trust in the power of prayer and their unwavering faith in Jesus. The defeat of the Doubtful Demeanor ignited a renewed sense of hope and purpose within the hearts of the people. They began to actively combat doubt with faith, fear with love, & despair with unwavering hope.

Prayer Man continued his mission, not only as a superhero but also as a mentor & guide to those who sought to strengthen their faith. He organized prayer groups, delivered inspiring sermons, & reached out to those who were struggling, reminding them of the power they possessed through their relationship with Jesus.

As the people of Hopeville embraced their identity as children of God, the city flourished. Acts of kindness & compassion became the norm, and the community banded together in times of need. The impact of Prayer Man's unwavering faith rippled through the city, transforming lives & spreading hope like wildfire.

But Prayer Man never lost sight of the source of his power. He continued to spend hours in prayer, seeking guidance and wisdom from Jesus. His relationship with the Lord grew deeper, and he discovered new dimensions of faith that he had yet to explore........]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/56738937Fri, 08 Sep 2023 17:38:45 +0000Harris KakoulidesOnce upon a time in the bustling city of Hopeville, there lived a young man named John. John was a devout Christian who believed in the power of prayer & had unwavering faith in Jesus. He was known for his kind heart, gentle spirit, and willingness to...
One fateful evening, as John was walking home from his church, he noticed a commotion near an alley. Curiosity piqued, he discovered a group of thugs harassing an elderly woman. Without hesitation, John stepped forward to intervene. "Leave her alone!" he demanded, his voice filled with conviction and authority.

The thugs, caught off guard by John's bravery, turned their attention to him. They surrounded him, sneering & taunting him. But John stood firm, undeterred by their threats. He closed his eyes and began to pray silently, seeking guidance and protection from the Lord.

Suddenly, a warm, radiant light enveloped John. He felt a surge of strength & fearlessness rush through his veins. As he opened his eyes, he realized that his body had been transformed. He was now adorned in a shining, white suit, and a golden emblem in the shape of a praying hand was emblazoned on his chest. In that moment, he knew he had been chosen by God to become a superhero, a symbol of hope and faith.

With newfound confidence & armed with the power of prayer, John leaped into action. He swiftly defeated the thugs, using his extraordinary strength and agility to protect the innocent. Word of his heroic act spread throughout the city, and people began to refer to him as "Prayer Man" — a beacon of hope in times of darkness.

As Prayer Man, John dedicated himself to fighting the difficult circumstances that plagued Hopeville. He patrolled the city, rescuing the oppressed, feeding the hungry, & healing the sick. His words of encouragement & prayers brought comfort to the weary, and his unwavering faith in Jesus inspired others to believe that miracles were possible.

However, John knew that true power did not lie within his suit or physical abilities. It was his unshakable faith in Jesus that fueled his courage & sustained him in every trial he faced. He spent hours each day in prayer, seeking wisdom, guidance, and strength to continue his mission.

Over time, Prayer Man's reputation grew, and he became a symbol of faith & resilience not only in Hopeville but also in neighboring cities. People from all walks of life began to find solace in prayer, & acts of kindness multiplied as the city's faith was rekindled.

But as Prayer Man fought against the forces of darkness, he encountered challenges that tested his faith like never before. He faced overwhelming odds, dangerous villains, & personal losses. Yet, through it all, he clung to his unwavering trust in Jesus, knowing that with God, nothing was impossible.

Prayer Man's story became an inspiration to countless individuals who were reminded that faith in Jesus could overcome any adversity. His battles were not just physical but also spiritual, reminding everyone that the greatest battles were won on one's knees in prayer.

And so, Prayer Man continued his mission, leaving a trail of hope, love, and faith wherever he went. His legacy lived on, not only in the hearts of those he saved but in the countless lives touched by the power of prayer and unwavering faith in Jesus.

In the midst of Prayer Man's heroic journey, he encountered a formidable enemy known as the Doubtful Demeanor. The Doubtful Demeanor was a cunning villain who specialized in sowing seeds of doubt & despair among the people of Hopeville. His mere presence caused uncertainty & weakened the faith that Prayer Man fought so hard to inspire.

The Doubtful Demeanor had the ability to manipulate minds, whispering discouraging thoughts & filling hearts with disbelief. He would prey on...]]>591falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/fruitful-animal-kingdom--56523320https://api.spreaker.com/episode/56523320Sun, 20 Aug 2023 00:29:18 +0000Harris KakoulidesA Story about the fruit of the Spirit against the manifestation of the flesh .641short_storiesfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/lots-of-carrots-dramatized--56434406https://api.spreaker.com/episode/56434406Fri, 11 Aug 2023 02:11:48 +0000Harris KakoulidesOne of Mr Kakoulides classic stories Dramatized with the familiar voice of Daffy Duck as Mr Squirrel .176short_storiesfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/55-christopher-robin-s-farewell--55995106
So he schedule a meeting with the Gang. As he spoke one could tell that he tried to hold his tears from falling but couldn't hold it as they ran down his cheeks like a waterfall or rain. " Winnie I will miss you the most" he said " I am leaving for a long while but I will be back " Winnie Pooh Bear reply in tears and sobbing " " Do You have to leave , why so soon , couldn't you stay for a few more years." " Yes I need to leave but I will be back and I will never forget you " "You will always be with me in my heart and memories " As they hugged and Winnie the Pooh didn't want to let go but he knew he couldn't hold him forever so he let go.

All through the Hundred Acre Wood one could hear the crying of every animal in the forest for they all loved Christopher Robin. Owl , Rabbit, Eeyore and the rest of the gang also received a hug from Christopher Robin as they wept and said goodbye. But none wept as strongly as Winnie the Pooh. As they waved goodbye Christopher walked waving his hand and looking back saying "Goodbye but I will be back, I will never forget you ". Every step he took the farther in the distance he could be seen till he couldn't be seen any longer. After he couldn't be seen due to the distance he had went ,everyone went inside to their homes.

Winnie the Pooh that night couldn't sleep or eat remembering his friend that was not to be seen in a very long time. Owl spent that night looking at the old photo book of Winnie the Pooh and the Gang with Christopher Robin, remembering the fun time they use to have . Rabbit , Eeyore and Piglet wanted to keep Winnie the Pooh company that night but Winnie didn't want to open the door, so he could cry in peace without being disturbed. So they stood outside speaking to each other of the fun time that use to have when Christopher was there .

Each one in the Hundred Acre Wood had Christopher in their hearts for they all loved him. Each felt sad but received a little comfort as they remembered the promise that Christopher made that he would be back . As the days turned into weeks , weeks into months & months into years. While Winnie the Pooh every day would say "would he be back today " And when night came "maybe he will be back tommorow" Owl would look at the pictures of Robin everyday so he wouldn't forget how Robin looked. And the rest of the gang would talk about him constantly to keep the memory alive and always recall the promise which he made " I will be back" . One day after so many years a man in his 30s , with his wife and family could be seen in the Hundred Acre Wood forest building a Cabin.

The man had a beard. And he had a axe in his hand As he cut some wood and a hammer it to build a cabin. As they heard the hammering all the animals hid in fear . And wonder "what will be of us now". Rabbit hid in his rabbit hole . As Winnie the Pooh looked at the window to see the man he noticed the man looked familiar but he couldn't figure out who was the man. Till finally the Cabin was finished then he heard him calling his wife and children in doors as he closed the door he looked outside one last time and said " I still remember them , what a surprise it will be when they see me again." In the morning one could hear his rooster crow at 6 am which really bothered Winnie who wanted to sleep till 10. So he opened the door and yelled at the rooster " can you please let me sleep for the Love of Christopher Robin".

As he said this the Door Open wide and the man said said "Winnie is that you " Winnie in replied said " And who are you? Get out of my forest, you, your rooster and your brood " " It is me Christopher Robin " At that Winnie the Pooh could not contain the tears from his eyes and ran to embrace him, his long time friend as they hug they wept with joy as they saw each other again " And at that moment all the animals of the forest gather together to see Christopher Robin Again. And calling his wife and children to come out to meet everyone the joy of that forest could be heard from miles away. And just like they waited for Christopher Robbin return so we wait for our Lord Jesus Christ who promised to us "he will return" And when he does, the joy that will be of the gathering of the saints at his presence will be amazing.

Philippians 3:20-21
For our citizenship is in heaven, from which we also eagerly wait for the Savior, the Lord Jesus Christ, who will transform our lowly body that it may be conformed to His glorious body, according to the working by which He is able even to subdue all things to Himself.

1 Thessalonians 4:16-17
For the Lord Himself will descend from heaven with a shout, with the voice of an archangel, and with the trumpet of God. And the dead in Christ will rise first. Then we who are alive and remain shall be caught up together with them in the clouds to meet the Lord in the air. And thus we shall always be with the Lord.

2 Thessalonians 2:1
Now, brethren, concerning the coming of our Lord Jesus Christ and our gathering together to Him, we ask you,

John 14:1-3 NKJV 1 “Let not your heart be troubled; you believe in God, believe also in Me. 2 In My Father’s house are many mansions; if it were not so, I would have told you. I go to prepare a place for you. 3 And if I go and prepare a place for you, I will come again and receive you to Myself; that where I am, there you may be also.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/55995106Tue, 04 Jul 2023 15:26:51 +0000Harris KakoulidesOne day in the Hundred Acre Wood, Christopher Robin had some bad news to tell Winnie the Pooh and the Gang. That he was moving to a boarding school and he wasn't going to see them again in a very long while. But he didn't know how Winnie the Pooh and...
So he schedule a meeting with the Gang. As he spoke one could tell that he tried to hold his tears from falling but couldn't hold it as they ran down his cheeks like a waterfall or rain. " Winnie I will miss you the most" he said " I am leaving for a long while but I will be back " Winnie Pooh Bear reply in tears and sobbing " " Do You have to leave , why so soon , couldn't you stay for a few more years." " Yes I need to leave but I will be back and I will never forget you " "You will always be with me in my heart and memories " As they hugged and Winnie the Pooh didn't want to let go but he knew he couldn't hold him forever so he let go.

All through the Hundred Acre Wood one could hear the crying of every animal in the forest for they all loved Christopher Robin. Owl , Rabbit, Eeyore and the rest of the gang also received a hug from Christopher Robin as they wept and said goodbye. But none wept as strongly as Winnie the Pooh. As they waved goodbye Christopher walked waving his hand and looking back saying "Goodbye but I will be back, I will never forget you ". Every step he took the farther in the distance he could be seen till he couldn't be seen any longer. After he couldn't be seen due to the distance he had went ,everyone went inside to their homes.

Winnie the Pooh that night couldn't sleep or eat remembering his friend that was not to be seen in a very long time. Owl spent that night looking at the old photo book of Winnie the Pooh and the Gang with Christopher Robin, remembering the fun time they use to have . Rabbit , Eeyore and Piglet wanted to keep Winnie the Pooh company that night but Winnie didn't want to open the door, so he could cry in peace without being disturbed. So they stood outside speaking to each other of the fun time that use to have when Christopher was there .

Each one in the Hundred Acre Wood had Christopher in their hearts for they all loved him. Each felt sad but received a little comfort as they remembered the promise that Christopher made that he would be back . As the days turned into weeks , weeks into months & months into years. While Winnie the Pooh every day would say "would he be back today " And when night came "maybe he will be back tommorow" Owl would look at the pictures of Robin everyday so he wouldn't forget how Robin looked. And the rest of the gang would talk about him constantly to keep the memory alive and always recall the promise which he made " I will be back" . One day after so many years a man in his 30s , with his wife and family could be seen in the Hundred Acre Wood forest building a Cabin.

The man had a beard. And he had a axe in his hand As he cut some wood and a hammer it to build a cabin. As they heard the hammering all the animals hid in fear . And wonder "what will be of us now". Rabbit hid in his rabbit hole . As Winnie the Pooh looked at the window to see the man he noticed the man looked familiar but he couldn't figure out who was the man. Till finally the Cabin was finished then he heard him calling his wife and children in doors as he closed the door he looked outside one last time and said " I still remember them , what a surprise it will be when they see me again." In the morning one could hear his rooster crow at 6 am which really bothered Winnie who wanted to sleep till 10. So he opened the door and yelled at the rooster " can you please let me sleep for the Love of Christopher Robin".

As he said this the Door Open wide and the man said said "Winnie is that you " Winnie in replied said " And who are you? Get out of my forest, you, your...]]>354falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/54-the-sheep-that-fell-in-love-with-mr-wolf--54407982
There was once a flock of Sheep which were loved very dearly by their shepherd named Robert. Of these sheep there was one named Linda who wanted a husband but she felt she couldn't find him among the fold. And she was very tired of waiting for the Shepherd to find her one in his time. She waited as the days , weeks and months passed so she decided to take matters into her own hands. She tried to flirt and even ask the other sheep's out but it appeared that there was no one who was either single or her type among the herd. She didn't knew Robert the Shepherd had one for her but he was a Lamb and needed to mature just a little more. But Linda was determine she wanted a husband now and wasn't willing to wait. As night came as all the sheep was sleeping with the Shepherd , Linda escaped from the flock and said if I can't find him among the flock of Sheep I will find him among the wolves and convert him to a sheep. "This is a crazy idea" Linda thought to her self "but I am desperate for love " As the sheep slept, Linda trimmed a number of sheep's hair and put it in a bag . Till she thought she had enough but a little from each sheep so the Shepherd wouldn't take notice. And she went her way to find a husband among the wolves and convert him to a sheep.That night there was a wolf not that far from the sheep, less than half a mile away, that was planning to attack , kill and eat the sheep but couldn't find a way of getting to them without being detected by either the Shepherd or his faithful Bearded Collie which was his shepherd dog watching the Sheep as the Shepherd slept. This Wolf was the leader of the pack which was a little farther off in the cave. As he started thinking and imagining the best way to do his plan. He felt a tapping on his back which made him jump and fait do to fear that he was caught. And it was Linda who once she saw him on the floor started to glue sheep's hair on the poor Mr Wolf . And waking him up with a kiss told him you will be my hubby. Shocked at what he heard and looking at his skin which was covered in sheep's hair he said" am I sheep" " No" she replied " But I will convert you to one for I want a husband and I can't find him among my flock" Suddenly the Wolf got a idea how he was to be among the flock without being detected.But how he was to tell the other wolves without being their prey didn't cross his mind since he was now looking like a sheep. So he told her to accompany him to his cave but Linda wasn't willing till he first met her parents and Shepherd first. Because she thought to herself he will be convert to a sheep but not knowing Mr Wolf was deceiving her with his charm. As he looked at her with his pale yellow eyes, and said " There is enough time for that let's go and meet my parents since I am so happy I found you , you are more sweeter to me than dinner time " He convince her. And having his arm around her shoulder, he gave her a warm embrace. Although he said in his mind " this feels good but eating her will feel even better since I am hungry" " Let her embrace my tummy from the inside When we get in the cave" As the two went in the cave they was jumped upon by the savage hungry wolves as prey. Mr Wolf tried to take his sheep's wool off but couldn't in time but all he could do is yell. So both were eaten alive . As morning began to dawn the Shepherd awoke and brought the new Sheep among the herd a perfect husband for Linda , one who surpass every other sheep in Beauty and physique. But Linda couldn't be found among the flock as the Shepherd called Linda to come. So the moral of the lesson is in your desperateness for a mate don't search for them among the wolves or better said unbelievers for in God's time he will bring you the one you was longing for if you just wait on him.

Psalms 27:14
Wait on the Lord; Be of good courage, And He shall strengthen your heart; Wait, I say, on the Lord!

2 Corinthians 6:14-15
Do not be unequally yoked together with unbelievers. For what fellowship has righteousness with lawlessness? And what communion has light with darkness?
And what accord has Christ with Belial? Or what part has a believer with an unbeliever?]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/54407982Wed, 14 Jun 2023 18:22:59 +0000Harris KakoulidesThe Sheep that fell in love with Mr Wolf There was once a flock of Sheep which were loved very dearly by their shepherd named Robert. Of these sheep there was one named Linda who wanted a husband but she felt she couldn't find him among the fold. And...
There was once a flock of Sheep which were loved very dearly by their shepherd named Robert. Of these sheep there was one named Linda who wanted a husband but she felt she couldn't find him among the fold. And she was very tired of waiting for the Shepherd to find her one in his time. She waited as the days , weeks and months passed so she decided to take matters into her own hands. She tried to flirt and even ask the other sheep's out but it appeared that there was no one who was either single or her type among the herd. She didn't knew Robert the Shepherd had one for her but he was a Lamb and needed to mature just a little more. But Linda was determine she wanted a husband now and wasn't willing to wait. As night came as all the sheep was sleeping with the Shepherd , Linda escaped from the flock and said if I can't find him among the flock of Sheep I will find him among the wolves and convert him to a sheep. "This is a crazy idea" Linda thought to her self "but I am desperate for love " As the sheep slept, Linda trimmed a number of sheep's hair and put it in a bag . Till she thought she had enough but a little from each sheep so the Shepherd wouldn't take notice. And she went her way to find a husband among the wolves and convert him to a sheep.That night there was a wolf not that far from the sheep, less than half a mile away, that was planning to attack , kill and eat the sheep but couldn't find a way of getting to them without being detected by either the Shepherd or his faithful Bearded Collie which was his shepherd dog watching the Sheep as the Shepherd slept. This Wolf was the leader of the pack which was a little farther off in the cave. As he started thinking and imagining the best way to do his plan. He felt a tapping on his back which made him jump and fait do to fear that he was caught. And it was Linda who once she saw him on the floor started to glue sheep's hair on the poor Mr Wolf . And waking him up with a kiss told him you will be my hubby. Shocked at what he heard and looking at his skin which was covered in sheep's hair he said" am I sheep" " No" she replied " But I will convert you to one for I want a husband and I can't find him among my flock" Suddenly the Wolf got a idea how he was to be among the flock without being detected.But how he was to tell the other wolves without being their prey didn't cross his mind since he was now looking like a sheep. So he told her to accompany him to his cave but Linda wasn't willing till he first met her parents and Shepherd first. Because she thought to herself he will be convert to a sheep but not knowing Mr Wolf was deceiving her with his charm. As he looked at her with his pale yellow eyes, and said " There is enough time for that let's go and meet my parents since I am so happy I found you , you are more sweeter to me than dinner time " He convince her. And having his arm around her shoulder, he gave her a warm embrace. Although he said in his mind " this feels good but eating her will feel even better since I am hungry" " Let her embrace my tummy from the inside When we get in the cave" As the two went in the cave they was jumped upon by the savage hungry wolves as prey. Mr Wolf tried to take his sheep's wool off but couldn't in time but all he could do is yell. So both were eaten alive . As morning began to dawn the Shepherd awoke and brought the new Sheep among the herd a perfect husband for Linda , one who surpass every other sheep in Beauty and physique. But Linda couldn't be found among the flock as the Shepherd called Linda to come. So the moral of the lesson is in your desperateness for a mate don't search for them among the wolves or better said unbelievers for in God's time he will bring you the one you was longing for if you just wait on him.

Psalms 27:14
Wait on the Lord; Be of good courage, And He shall strengthen your heart; Wait, I say, on the Lord!

2...]]>253falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/53-the-eagle-frog-flying-snake--54039288
Many years ago in a Amazon forest dwelled a snake who biggest desire was to fly above the clouds . He would look at the birds of the sky and say" how I would love to fly like the birds of the sky " One day a frog over heard the snake say" I want to fly " and as he heard him , he continue hopping along. As the months pass that desire didn't left the snake but grew stronger. He was determine to fly. The snake one day climbed up a tree, grab some vines with leaves and tie them to himself then he threw himself off the tree in hope that he would fly but he went straight smack down to the ground . Hurt , ashamed that it didn't work , dizzy and in pain, he slithered away. While all the animals in the forest laughed at the snake. As the frog looked at what happened he couldn't laugh with the other animals but admired the snake persistence in trying to achieve his dream. And he said to himself " I believe he will one day achieve this or die trying but for sure he will not give up. " Some months later the snake became very hungry and was out searching for food . And at the pond was Mr frog sleeping on a lily pad. Before he could wake up he was swallowed whole by Mr snake. As he opened his eyes all he could see was the darkness of night in the belly of the snake. And he yelled "where am I". "In my belly" said Mr snake. At that he recognized the voice to be that of Mr snake. "Let's make a deal , I know how you could fly , but you need to vomit me out " At hearing this Mr snake vomited the frog out of his mouth . And said" you have a deal but you double cross me and back you go " Now the frog had to think fast and wisely because he knew more than ever the Snake was no friend , that one could admire his persistence in not giving up his goal to fly , but a enemy that if he would help him achieve his goal, would later on try to eat him or someone he loved. So the frog told the snake "bite this piece of branch that fell off the tree and follow me." So the snake followed the frog with the piece of branch in his mouth. The snake slithered, the frog hopped till they came to a large mountain. Then the frog said " we now have to climb " So they climb the immense mountain till they reached close to the top where there was a nest of an eagle with eggs ready to be hatched. "Put down the branch and swallow the eggs." The snake replied if I swallow the eggs how will that make me fly ." The frog reply "they are magical eggs and they will make you fly like an eagle." As the snake started to swallowed each egg, the frog heard the eagle approaching and hid in the branch . The Eagle saw from the distance the snake swallowing her eggs and she grabbed the snake in such speed that could only be compared to a flash of light and flew with the snake holding him by her claws . The snake looked down and saw himself flying over the clouds and was amazed that the eggs was magical indeed that it cause him to fly . And as he was filled with joy that finally his dream came true the eagle let go. And the snake fell straight down to ground with a great smack to the floor. Dead at arrival. So the moral of the story is there are times where our dreams or desires might do us more harm than good. So it is good to be happy in the state that you're in than to have what you want and that cause you your doom.

Genesis 30:1

Now when Rachel saw that she bore Jacob no children, Rachel envied her sister, and said to Jacob, “Give me children, or else I die!”

Genesis 35:16-19

Then they journeyed from Bethel. And when there was but a little distance to go to Ephrath, Rachel labored in childbirth, and she had hard labor. Now it came to pass, when she was in hard labor, that the midwife said to her, “Do not fear; you will have this son also.”And so it was, as her soul was departing (for she died), that she called his name Ben-Oni; but his father called him Benjamin. So Rachel died and was buried on the way to Ephrath (that is, Bethlehem).]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/54039288Tue, 30 May 2023 08:38:54 +0000Harris KakoulidesThe Eagle , Frog , & Flying Snake Many years ago in a Amazon forest dwelled a snake who biggest desire was to fly above the clouds . He would look at the birds of the sky and say" how I would love to fly like the birds of the sky " One day a frog...
Many years ago in a Amazon forest dwelled a snake who biggest desire was to fly above the clouds . He would look at the birds of the sky and say" how I would love to fly like the birds of the sky " One day a frog over heard the snake say" I want to fly " and as he heard him , he continue hopping along. As the months pass that desire didn't left the snake but grew stronger. He was determine to fly. The snake one day climbed up a tree, grab some vines with leaves and tie them to himself then he threw himself off the tree in hope that he would fly but he went straight smack down to the ground . Hurt , ashamed that it didn't work , dizzy and in pain, he slithered away. While all the animals in the forest laughed at the snake. As the frog looked at what happened he couldn't laugh with the other animals but admired the snake persistence in trying to achieve his dream. And he said to himself " I believe he will one day achieve this or die trying but for sure he will not give up. " Some months later the snake became very hungry and was out searching for food . And at the pond was Mr frog sleeping on a lily pad. Before he could wake up he was swallowed whole by Mr snake. As he opened his eyes all he could see was the darkness of night in the belly of the snake. And he yelled "where am I". "In my belly" said Mr snake. At that he recognized the voice to be that of Mr snake. "Let's make a deal , I know how you could fly , but you need to vomit me out " At hearing this Mr snake vomited the frog out of his mouth . And said" you have a deal but you double cross me and back you go " Now the frog had to think fast and wisely because he knew more than ever the Snake was no friend , that one could admire his persistence in not giving up his goal to fly , but a enemy that if he would help him achieve his goal, would later on try to eat him or someone he loved. So the frog told the snake "bite this piece of branch that fell off the tree and follow me." So the snake followed the frog with the piece of branch in his mouth. The snake slithered, the frog hopped till they came to a large mountain. Then the frog said " we now have to climb " So they climb the immense mountain till they reached close to the top where there was a nest of an eagle with eggs ready to be hatched. "Put down the branch and swallow the eggs." The snake replied if I swallow the eggs how will that make me fly ." The frog reply "they are magical eggs and they will make you fly like an eagle." As the snake started to swallowed each egg, the frog heard the eagle approaching and hid in the branch . The Eagle saw from the distance the snake swallowing her eggs and she grabbed the snake in such speed that could only be compared to a flash of light and flew with the snake holding him by her claws . The snake looked down and saw himself flying over the clouds and was amazed that the eggs was magical indeed that it cause him to fly . And as he was filled with joy that finally his dream came true the eagle let go. And the snake fell straight down to ground with a great smack to the floor. Dead at arrival. So the moral of the story is there are times where our dreams or desires might do us more harm than good. So it is good to be happy in the state that you're in than to have what you want and that cause you your doom.

Genesis 30:1

Now when Rachel saw that she bore Jacob no children, Rachel envied her sister, and said to Jacob, “Give me children, or else I die!”

Genesis 35:16-19

Then they journeyed from Bethel. And when there was but a little distance to go to Ephrath, Rachel labored in childbirth, and she had hard labor. Now it came to pass, when she was in hard labor, that the midwife said to her, “Do not fear; you will have this son also.”And so it was, as her soul was departing (for she died), that she called his name Ben-Oni; but his father called him Benjamin. So Rachel died and was...]]>246contentment,eagle,frog,shortstory,snakefalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/52-the-fox-the-piranhas--52327800
1) Only Eat fruits and vegetables
2) Greet everyone with a smile
3) Always help those in need
4) And let love be your law

Next to the forest was a pond full of piranhas. Which the wise rabbit established there for anyone who sought to do the town harm. But was kept a secret from those who where new in the town till finally they could prove themselves that worthy to stay in the town. On Andy's first day in the town he was greeted by all the rabbits , mice , squirrels and moles . Andy said in his mind there is food. And I'm not just speaking about the veggies and fruits. And his mouth water with saliva as he greeted those of the town. Hi my name is Andy he said. And replying the mayor of the Town said we welcome you to our village and we hope to be your friend. Andy reply yes I really love to make new friends and tommorow I want to make a stew for the town. On hearing this and seeing the way Andy looked at the other animals with a desire to eat them more than greet them Mikey warn the mayor when everyone left to their home. The mayor reply your house is the closest to Andy's so if he will do us harm you will be the first he will try.

That night a person broke into Mikey's house. And kidnapped Mikey and it was Andy. As Mikey was taken and put in a pan. Mikey said you don't want to fry me. Why not make me a stew instead. There is a pond next to our village which water is very refreshing. And there are some very delicious fishes which you might want to try to grab just in case eating me won't make you full. Andy said I will just eat you and tommorow before the Sun is out I will move . I don't tend to do the whole town harm. In matter a fact I want to quit. I hate eating meat but I need to do so to survive. As Mikey looked into his eyes, and saw Andy the fox in tears. He said I could help you , untie me and let's be friends.

Andy untied Mikey and they talked for hours even to the morning dawn. And they found they could be friends. So Andy said I am about to move but before I go, I might go to that pond and take some of those fishes you told me about. Since Mikey was tired and at the moment did not hear him so well, they gave each other a hug and said farewell. And each went to his own way. While laying in bed Mikey realized his new friend was about to be harmed. And running to the pond when Andy was about to dive he pushed him out of the way but as he did fell prey to the piranhas .

Completely moved at the heroic act of Mikey, Andy started to cry for loosing his best friend. After that Andy could never eat meat again. And next to the Pond was put a sign Here died my friend a rabbit who love me so much he gave his life for me a fox .

As the mayor and the Town folks saw the fox weeping for the rabbit. They were all moved also in tears and each made the fox thier friend . Now In that village dwells foxes and other animals with no fear because the law of that city is love.

As the rabbit loved the fox and gave his life for the fox to survive so did Jesus gave his life so we could live forever in his kingdom.

John 15:13 SOMB No one has a love greater than this, that he lays down his life for his friends.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/52327800Sun, 01 Jan 2023 18:47:59 +0000Harris KakoulidesIn a forest named Friendly Village dwelt an old rabbit whose name was Mikey full of wisdom and knowledge. And in the same town moved a fox next door named Andy who was planning to change the course of the town since he love to eat other animals and...
1) Only Eat fruits and vegetables
2) Greet everyone with a smile
3) Always help those in need
4) And let love be your law

Next to the forest was a pond full of piranhas. Which the wise rabbit established there for anyone who sought to do the town harm. But was kept a secret from those who where new in the town till finally they could prove themselves that worthy to stay in the town. On Andy's first day in the town he was greeted by all the rabbits , mice , squirrels and moles . Andy said in his mind there is food. And I'm not just speaking about the veggies and fruits. And his mouth water with saliva as he greeted those of the town. Hi my name is Andy he said. And replying the mayor of the Town said we welcome you to our village and we hope to be your friend. Andy reply yes I really love to make new friends and tommorow I want to make a stew for the town. On hearing this and seeing the way Andy looked at the other animals with a desire to eat them more than greet them Mikey warn the mayor when everyone left to their home. The mayor reply your house is the closest to Andy's so if he will do us harm you will be the first he will try.

That night a person broke into Mikey's house. And kidnapped Mikey and it was Andy. As Mikey was taken and put in a pan. Mikey said you don't want to fry me. Why not make me a stew instead. There is a pond next to our village which water is very refreshing. And there are some very delicious fishes which you might want to try to grab just in case eating me won't make you full. Andy said I will just eat you and tommorow before the Sun is out I will move . I don't tend to do the whole town harm. In matter a fact I want to quit. I hate eating meat but I need to do so to survive. As Mikey looked into his eyes, and saw Andy the fox in tears. He said I could help you , untie me and let's be friends.

Andy untied Mikey and they talked for hours even to the morning dawn. And they found they could be friends. So Andy said I am about to move but before I go, I might go to that pond and take some of those fishes you told me about. Since Mikey was tired and at the moment did not hear him so well, they gave each other a hug and said farewell. And each went to his own way. While laying in bed Mikey realized his new friend was about to be harmed. And running to the pond when Andy was about to dive he pushed him out of the way but as he did fell prey to the piranhas .

Completely moved at the heroic act of Mikey, Andy started to cry for loosing his best friend. After that Andy could never eat meat again. And next to the Pond was put a sign Here died my friend a rabbit who love me so much he gave his life for me a fox .

As the mayor and the Town folks saw the fox weeping for the rabbit. They were all moved also in tears and each made the fox thier friend . Now In that village dwells foxes and other animals with no fear because the law of that city is love.

As the rabbit loved the fox and gave his life for the fox to survive so did Jesus gave his life so we could live forever in his kingdom.

John 15:13 SOMB No one has a love greater than this, that he lays down his life for his friends.]]>237short-storiesfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/51-the-gossiping-of-winnie-the-pooh--51759978
There was Piglet, Eeyore, Rabbit, Kanga, Roo, Owl, and Christopher Robin all wrapping presents and preparing the forest for later on that day to surprise Pooh bear with the Biggest Birthday party the forest ever had. But how they was to keep Winnie the Pooh in his home which was in a tree. Owl had a good idea let's call Winnie the Pooh and tell him there is a great big Wolf in the forest. Tell him that it is unsafe to go out then we could tell him, we let him know when it is safe to be outside.

At that piglet gave a phone call to Winnie the Pooh telling him don't leave the house there is a wolf out there. At that moment Winnie the Pooh was looking out the window and he saw Eeyore and concluded Eeyore is really a wolf in donkey clothing. So grabbing the phone Winnie the Pooh starts making phone calls calling Christopher Robin he tells him did you know there's a wolf in the forest and I know who he is , it is Eeyore. I need to let you go and warn the others.

Calling Owl he tells him did you know there is a wolf in donkey clothing and his name is Eeyore. At that Owl started laughing and tells Winnie the Pooh, no he is not but don't go outside the wolf might still be out there. And hanging up Winnie the Pooh concluded that Owl was also a wolf but in owl clothing. Now calling Piglet he said" Eeyore and Owl are really wolves in disguises. The forest is not safe anymore." Before Piglet could say a other word Winnie the Pooh said I need to warn Rabbit , Kanga, Roo and Christopher Robin of the dangers we are in. And at that he hung up the phone and started pacing back and forth.

And the phone cord snapped. So as Piglet , Owl , and the gang tried to call Pooh by phone there was no answer. And Pooh looking out the window and seeing all the animals in the Hundred Acre Wood outside with Christopher Robin telling him to go open the door for it is safe. Pooh concluded there were all wolves in disguises. And crying went to his room slamming the door suddenly the Bible fell from the shelf. And opening to James 1:19"
So then, my beloved brethren, let every man be swift to hear, slow to speak, slow to wrath; " and reading this he said maybe they're not wolves in disguises but something else I need to go out and see. But let me not go without at least a weapon. So putting a frying pan under his shirt he opened the door and heard everyone yell "happy birthday Winnie the Pooh" at the joy of hearing happy birthday which he had forgotten it was his birthday he jumped up and down and the pan fell and hit his toe. But it didn't break his toe but nevertheless he was in pain. After a yell with a tear he began to hug everyone in the forest and thanking them for remembering it was his special day. He then apologize to Eeyore and Owl for thinking and telling piglet they where wolves.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/51759978Wed, 02 Nov 2022 01:47:36 +0000Harris KakoulidesOne day in the Hundred Acre Wood, All the animals was getting ready for a surprise birthday party for Winnie the Pooh. There was Piglet, Eeyore, Rabbit, Kanga, Roo, Owl, and Christopher Robin all wrapping presents and preparing the forest for later...
There was Piglet, Eeyore, Rabbit, Kanga, Roo, Owl, and Christopher Robin all wrapping presents and preparing the forest for later on that day to surprise Pooh bear with the Biggest Birthday party the forest ever had. But how they was to keep Winnie the Pooh in his home which was in a tree. Owl had a good idea let's call Winnie the Pooh and tell him there is a great big Wolf in the forest. Tell him that it is unsafe to go out then we could tell him, we let him know when it is safe to be outside.

At that piglet gave a phone call to Winnie the Pooh telling him don't leave the house there is a wolf out there. At that moment Winnie the Pooh was looking out the window and he saw Eeyore and concluded Eeyore is really a wolf in donkey clothing. So grabbing the phone Winnie the Pooh starts making phone calls calling Christopher Robin he tells him did you know there's a wolf in the forest and I know who he is , it is Eeyore. I need to let you go and warn the others.

Calling Owl he tells him did you know there is a wolf in donkey clothing and his name is Eeyore. At that Owl started laughing and tells Winnie the Pooh, no he is not but don't go outside the wolf might still be out there. And hanging up Winnie the Pooh concluded that Owl was also a wolf but in owl clothing. Now calling Piglet he said" Eeyore and Owl are really wolves in disguises. The forest is not safe anymore." Before Piglet could say a other word Winnie the Pooh said I need to warn Rabbit , Kanga, Roo and Christopher Robin of the dangers we are in. And at that he hung up the phone and started pacing back and forth.

And the phone cord snapped. So as Piglet , Owl , and the gang tried to call Pooh by phone there was no answer. And Pooh looking out the window and seeing all the animals in the Hundred Acre Wood outside with Christopher Robin telling him to go open the door for it is safe. Pooh concluded there were all wolves in disguises. And crying went to his room slamming the door suddenly the Bible fell from the shelf. And opening to James 1:19"
So then, my beloved brethren, let every man be swift to hear, slow to speak, slow to wrath; " and reading this he said maybe they're not wolves in disguises but something else I need to go out and see. But let me not go without at least a weapon. So putting a frying pan under his shirt he opened the door and heard everyone yell "happy birthday Winnie the Pooh" at the joy of hearing happy birthday which he had forgotten it was his birthday he jumped up and down and the pan fell and hit his toe. But it didn't break his toe but nevertheless he was in pain. After a yell with a tear he began to hug everyone in the forest and thanking them for remembering it was his special day. He then apologize to Eeyore and Owl for thinking and telling piglet they where wolves.]]>176winne_the_poohfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/50-envying-that-destroys--51718144
Job 5:2
For wrath kills a foolish man, And envy slays a simple one.

Proverbs 14:30 A sound heart is life to the body, But envy is rottenness to the bones.

Now I ask you these questions is being envious worth your time? And What good can it bring you ?]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/51718144Fri, 28 Oct 2022 18:54:30 +0000Harris KakoulidesIn a large apartment complex which had many rats and the tenants who could bare no more but began giving complaints to the landlord to get something done there dwell Tommy the rat. He was a envious rat Who saw himself as unfortunate but had many...
Job 5:2
For wrath kills a foolish man, And envy slays a simple one.

Proverbs 14:30 A sound heart is life to the body, But envy is rottenness to the bones.

Now I ask you these questions is being envious worth your time? And What good can it bring you ?]]>193bible,envy,figures,jesus,learn,lesson,mousetrap,rat,story,verse,wisdomfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/49-winnie-the-pooh-s-unforgiving-heart--51604625At reading this Pooh said I want to be forgiven but I don't want to forgive. And I don't want to give. Maybe I should forgive, he is my friend after all and maybe I could write on a paper what what he eats, then charge him later with taxes and add some inflation. And running to the door , as he opens the door sees Piglet almost frozen to death. With the snow covering to his neck. At that Pooh carries him to his bed and places many warm sheets on him. And crying because of his anger and selfishness he almost lost his friend. Grabbing a jar of honey started feeding him. And finally seeing Piglet moving but shaking because he was still cold started praising God. And in the middle of the excitement forgot to charge him for the honey . So that night Winnie the Pooh slept on the sofa while he gave his bed to his best friend who he forgave and was no longer greedy towards him ever again.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/51604625Tue, 18 Oct 2022 02:56:43 +0000Harris KakoulidesOne day In The Hundred Acre Wood , Winnie the Pooh was storing honey of great amount at his home. He manage to store a hundred jars of Honey. And said" this honey will be good for the whole winter, so I won't have to leave outside in the cold for...At reading this Pooh said I want to be forgiven but I don't want to forgive. And I don't want to give. Maybe I should forgive, he is my friend after all and maybe I could write on a paper what what he eats, then charge him later with taxes and add some inflation. And running to the door , as he opens the door sees Piglet almost frozen to death. With the snow covering to his neck. At that Pooh carries him to his bed and places many warm sheets on him. And crying because of his anger and selfishness he almost lost his friend. Grabbing a jar of honey started feeding him. And finally seeing Piglet moving but shaking because he was still cold started praising God. And in the middle of the excitement forgot to charge him for the honey . So that night Winnie the Pooh slept on the sofa while he gave his bed to his best friend who he forgave and was no longer greedy towards him ever again.]]>244bestfriends,bible,forgive,forgiveness,piglet,snow,storm,winniethepooh,winterfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/48-the-king-that-couldn-t-remember--51579745
There once was a king of a great palace and a humongous Kingdom which covered almost the known world. His kingdom was bigger than any surrounding Kingdom and ruled over them. The kings of the surrounding kingdoms got jealous of him and they hired a witch to cast a spell on him so they could take his kingdom from him. As the wicked witch put a spell on him for money she reminded the other Kings once this King remembers who he is all the kingdoms will return back to him. And you and I will be turned to ashes which means we will stay with nothing. So she cast that spell on the king and he could not remember who he was. At first the kings wanted to put him in the dungeon and let him die there but seeing the soldiers loved their king and would not obey to that command they decided to just let him run free in the palace but warning the soldiers not to speak to him which they obeyed as long as the king would not be in the dungeon. And as the days went by the King had excaped the palace moreover was in the streets begging for food with dirty clothes of a bum. No one in the street could tell it was actually the king. They all recognize him as a stinking bum. For the wicked witch at that time cast a spell at the peasants aswell by order of the kings. " Can I have a dollar or a piece of bread or a piece of cheese" he will say. Not knowing all the food of the kingdom was at his possession all the money that existed from miles away was at his grasp. The wicked kings rejoice in the fact that this King can't remember who he was. But they also remember the words of that wicked witch who said once the king remembers everything returns back to him and you and I become ashes which means we stay with nothing. So the kings made sure they would put obstacles in the path of that bum to make sure he did not remember who he was and what authority he hold. They would tell the peasants "don't go talking to this bum. Or you will receive life in the dungeon." You may throw food at him but don't speak to him. Because they thought if they would speak to this bum one of them might come to know who he was and might tell him that he was really the king. A little boy passed by the awful stinking smelling bum and told him "you need to bathe but I see something different in you look like royalty." At that moment his mother realize he was talking to the bum and grabbing her child she took him inside the house and scorn him for speaking to a stranger and especially him of all strangers. "Why Timmy did you go speaking to him you may get locked in the dungeon if they find you speaking to this man." " There's something different about this man I looked into his eyes and I heard him speak and he has authority Mommy, He just needs to bathe mom he might be a king. " "Timmy don't go talking to this man. " She yelled. But like the fallen nature that we all have, when you tell someone don't do something they're more likely to do it. The bum took the advice of the child even though he didn't get to see him for some weeks and he started bathing in the lake even though his clothes were still bummy they were clean. And looking at his reflection he notice something different about himself that somehow he did not belong in drags begging and asking for food but didn't know why. Timmy spoke to his older sister Bethany who was in her twenties and Timmy said " sister when are you going to get married" and she responded " I'm saving myself for a king." And at that Timmy said" I know a king but he doesn't look like a king he looks like a bum." " Timmy you are out of your mind , you really think that bum is a king." Timmy responded "since the King has been missing this bum has appeared and I think after thinking things through and speaking to him once I think he's really the king but he can't remember who he is. I have a urge to speak to him and sis you are going to join me and we are going to be royalty as well for helping the king. Just don't tell Mommy that because she forbade me to speak to this man." Then Timmy ask Do we still have daddy's clothes. "( For thier dad had died some years back) Bethany replied "yes we do." Let's bring him in, get him clothe and get him shaved making him a new man. We could do this at night time then ask Mommy to bring him in for a time that way we could find out if he is really the king." Bethany agree with Timmy because she remembered the story of the frog who turn into a prince . And in her mind said "Maybe a bum can be turn into a king" Timmy said" Mommy will think we are just helping a regular man but who she really will be helping is the king." Bethany said" you really thought about this " So that night at 2:00 am in the morning while it was extremely dark they invited the man in, while their mother was sleeping, they shaved him and dressed him up. And he was now a new man. But still couldn't remember who he was. At Bethany looking at him well-dressed and in her father's clothes and shaved she fell in love. And she said "whether you are a bum , a king or a peasant I would love to marry you." And him being so grateful of them dressing him, shaving him and speaking to him said" I do " The Kings at seeing the bum was nowhere in sight early in the morning said to themselves the bum must have died now is guaranteed the kingdom is ours to enjoy. And they made a festival and invited everyone to eat and rejoice at their Royal Kingdom which covered almost the face of every land. And of course Bethany and her new husband was invited. During the festival the real king looked at the crowns on the king's heads and back flashes of him ruling over his kingdom came to his mind. And Bethany seeing him struggling with his thoughts and knowing what was on his mind, looked at his his eyes and said " Timmy and I believe you are the real king who is over these wicked kings." As he looked at her blue eyes which reminded him of the ship he would sail as king in the sea, her lips of the royal red carpet which he walked upon and her blonde hair of his treasures of gold. At this his memory came back and all those kings turn to ashes in a moment of time. And even the witch who cast the spell for pay turn to Ash. And the King return to his throne with his bride Bethany the queen, Timmy as his Royal counselor, and his mother in law as the queen's mother. The moral of the story is every Christian is a king, a queen and a priest of the most high God and many times the enemy of souls will have us thinking we are no worth. Recognize who you are in Christ for like that king so are we, and like the the obstacles that was put in his way, so he couldn't remember. So daily we are assail with the unseen forces of evil of the devil so we won't remember and reign with our king Jesus Christ in the heavenly.

Daniel 7:18 But the saints of the Most High shall receive the kingdom, and possess the kingdom forever, even forever and ever.’

1 Peter 2:5
you also, as living stones, are being built up a spiritual house, a holy priesthood, to offer up spiritual sacrifices acceptable to God through Jesus Christ.

Revelation 1:6
and has made us kings and priests to His God and Father, to Him be glory and dominion forever and ever. Amen.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/51579745Fri, 14 Oct 2022 23:35:41 +0000Harris KakoulidesThe King that Couldn't Remember There once was a king of a great palace and a humongous Kingdom which covered almost the known world. His kingdom was bigger than any surrounding Kingdom and ruled over them. The kings of the surrounding kingdoms got...
There once was a king of a great palace and a humongous Kingdom which covered almost the known world. His kingdom was bigger than any surrounding Kingdom and ruled over them. The kings of the surrounding kingdoms got jealous of him and they hired a witch to cast a spell on him so they could take his kingdom from him. As the wicked witch put a spell on him for money she reminded the other Kings once this King remembers who he is all the kingdoms will return back to him. And you and I will be turned to ashes which means we will stay with nothing. So she cast that spell on the king and he could not remember who he was. At first the kings wanted to put him in the dungeon and let him die there but seeing the soldiers loved their king and would not obey to that command they decided to just let him run free in the palace but warning the soldiers not to speak to him which they obeyed as long as the king would not be in the dungeon. And as the days went by the King had excaped the palace moreover was in the streets begging for food with dirty clothes of a bum. No one in the street could tell it was actually the king. They all recognize him as a stinking bum. For the wicked witch at that time cast a spell at the peasants aswell by order of the kings. " Can I have a dollar or a piece of bread or a piece of cheese" he will say. Not knowing all the food of the kingdom was at his possession all the money that existed from miles away was at his grasp. The wicked kings rejoice in the fact that this King can't remember who he was. But they also remember the words of that wicked witch who said once the king remembers everything returns back to him and you and I become ashes which means we stay with nothing. So the kings made sure they would put obstacles in the path of that bum to make sure he did not remember who he was and what authority he hold. They would tell the peasants "don't go talking to this bum. Or you will receive life in the dungeon." You may throw food at him but don't speak to him. Because they thought if they would speak to this bum one of them might come to know who he was and might tell him that he was really the king. A little boy passed by the awful stinking smelling bum and told him "you need to bathe but I see something different in you look like royalty." At that moment his mother realize he was talking to the bum and grabbing her child she took him inside the house and scorn him for speaking to a stranger and especially him of all strangers. "Why Timmy did you go speaking to him you may get locked in the dungeon if they find you speaking to this man." " There's something different about this man I looked into his eyes and I heard him speak and he has authority Mommy, He just needs to bathe mom he might be a king. " "Timmy don't go talking to this man. " She yelled. But like the fallen nature that we all have, when you tell someone don't do something they're more likely to do it. The bum took the advice of the child even though he didn't get to see him for some weeks and he started bathing in the lake even though his clothes were still bummy they were clean. And looking at his reflection he notice something different about himself that somehow he did not belong in drags begging and asking for food but didn't know why. Timmy spoke to his older sister Bethany who was in her twenties and Timmy said " sister when are you going to get married" and she responded " I'm saving myself for a king." And at that Timmy said" I know a king but he doesn't look like a king he looks like a bum." " Timmy you are out of your mind , you really think that bum is a king." Timmy responded "since the King has been missing this bum has appeared and I think after thinking things through and speaking to him once I think he's really the king but he can't remember who he is. I have a urge to speak to him and sis you are going to join me and we are going to be royalty as well for helping the king. Just...]]>475jesus,king,kingdom,kings,priest,queen,rule,witchfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/47-the-whirlpool-of-despair--51504883
The story before you is about being willing to loose one's pride to gain more than one expected. I am a captain of a ship of great beauty, and glory. It's name is of course Self Glory. For this ship is enough to leave anyone speechless of all it's accomplishments with me as it's captain. The sea that am traveling on is the sea known as Pride. Many who have traveled this sea soon approach a Whirlpool known as Despair and I am no exception. As I start my travel, I bid farewell to all of those in the seaport and leave. The winds are a mild calm. I expect no rain or storms. So I lift my head in utter arrogance thinking it will be a easy path ahead of me in the Sea of Pride. Suddenly in a moment the winds started getting strong and I start shaking in fear as I see the beauty of Self Glory not being able handle the power of the wind. Then I see heavy rain starting to fall hitting so strong the paint of red , white and blue of Self Glory starts to chip off the ship. Then the worse was about to happen I feel and see the Whirlpool of Despair pulling me in. Many who have gone through the Whirlpool of Despair have gone to the bottom of the sea. Few have made it alive and live to tell the story how they made it alive. But this they had all in common they had to loose it all including thier ship to be saved by the master of sea. Many who survived called on this master of the sea and was not disappointed. This One who controls the sea , knows everyone and was among us for a time. And was both God and man. As I draw closer to the Whirlpool that brought me to Despair. Which name was Whirlpool of Despair and seeing my ship which was all my glory break as it is being sunk in the bottom of the sea, I call on the Lord and Master of the sea. Jesus , Jesus, Jesus save me from the whirlpool of Despair. And I hear a voice saying let go of the ship. For with one hand I was grasping to take hold of the one who controls the sea and with the other I took hold of the stear which moves the ship for I found it Imposible to leave my self glory and pride. Again the voice said let go of the ship for Self Glory with the Sea of Pride will only sink you in deeper in the Whirlpool of Despair. Then I said Jesus if I loose it all, where would I be. Then Jesus said "let go , for me to save you , I need all of you for half won't do." Then with a broken heart, heavy tears , and a mind in chaos I let go of all I have done to trust the master of the sea. As I open my eyes for I was blinded in the Whirlpool of Despair, I see myself on land, safe and sound. And I hear the voice of my Lord say look to the sea which is no more the Sea of Pride. And as I look , I for the first time stand in awe, for I see a greater , & better ship than Self Glory ever was. Now as one who been there before I ask are you willing to loose your pride and glory to attain something more better and greater which Jesus can bring and with it no despair.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/51504883Sat, 08 Oct 2022 02:20:30 +0000Harris KakoulidesWhirlpool of Despair The story before you is about being willing to loose one's pride to gain more than one expected. I am a captain of a ship of great beauty, and glory. It's name is of course Self Glory. For this ship is enough to leave anyone...
The story before you is about being willing to loose one's pride to gain more than one expected. I am a captain of a ship of great beauty, and glory. It's name is of course Self Glory. For this ship is enough to leave anyone speechless of all it's accomplishments with me as it's captain. The sea that am traveling on is the sea known as Pride. Many who have traveled this sea soon approach a Whirlpool known as Despair and I am no exception. As I start my travel, I bid farewell to all of those in the seaport and leave. The winds are a mild calm. I expect no rain or storms. So I lift my head in utter arrogance thinking it will be a easy path ahead of me in the Sea of Pride. Suddenly in a moment the winds started getting strong and I start shaking in fear as I see the beauty of Self Glory not being able handle the power of the wind. Then I see heavy rain starting to fall hitting so strong the paint of red , white and blue of Self Glory starts to chip off the ship. Then the worse was about to happen I feel and see the Whirlpool of Despair pulling me in. Many who have gone through the Whirlpool of Despair have gone to the bottom of the sea. Few have made it alive and live to tell the story how they made it alive. But this they had all in common they had to loose it all including thier ship to be saved by the master of sea. Many who survived called on this master of the sea and was not disappointed. This One who controls the sea , knows everyone and was among us for a time. And was both God and man. As I draw closer to the Whirlpool that brought me to Despair. Which name was Whirlpool of Despair and seeing my ship which was all my glory break as it is being sunk in the bottom of the sea, I call on the Lord and Master of the sea. Jesus , Jesus, Jesus save me from the whirlpool of Despair. And I hear a voice saying let go of the ship. For with one hand I was grasping to take hold of the one who controls the sea and with the other I took hold of the stear which moves the ship for I found it Imposible to leave my self glory and pride. Again the voice said let go of the ship for Self Glory with the Sea of Pride will only sink you in deeper in the Whirlpool of Despair. Then I said Jesus if I loose it all, where would I be. Then Jesus said "let go , for me to save you , I need all of you for half won't do." Then with a broken heart, heavy tears , and a mind in chaos I let go of all I have done to trust the master of the sea. As I open my eyes for I was blinded in the Whirlpool of Despair, I see myself on land, safe and sound. And I hear the voice of my Lord say look to the sea which is no more the Sea of Pride. And as I look , I for the first time stand in awe, for I see a greater , & better ship than Self Glory ever was. Now as one who been there before I ask are you willing to loose your pride and glory to attain something more better and greater which Jesus can bring and with it no despair.]]>189jesus,pride,short-storiesfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/45-no-escaping-death--51423630https://api.spreaker.com/episode/51423630Fri, 30 Sep 2022 03:40:15 +0000Harris KakoulidesOver 21 years ago I was walking on a bridge in Florida, where I saw many fishermen fishing. And contemplating on the subject of death. Looking at the ocean where it seem to have no end. Amazed at the Ocean how it glitters when hit by the sun's rays....141falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/44-the-mouse-and-the-eagle--51237100
Isaiah 40:28-31Have you not known? Have you not heard? The everlasting God, the Lord, The Creator of the ends of the earth, Neither faints nor is weary. His understanding is unsearchable.He gives power to the weak, And to those who have no might He increases strength.Even the youths shall faint and be weary, And the young men shall utterly fall, But those who wait on the Lord Shall renew their strength; They shall mount up with wings like eagles, They shall run and not be weary, They shall walk and not faint.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/51237100Tue, 13 Sep 2022 01:07:22 +0000Harris KakoulidesOnce upon a Time a major storm was approaching a forest and all the animals were worried. And each one had a plan how they was to survive the storm. The eagle said I will fly over the storm and use its wind to my advantage. I will soar to new heights...
Isaiah 40:28-31Have you not known? Have you not heard? The everlasting God, the Lord, The Creator of the ends of the earth, Neither faints nor is weary. His understanding is unsearchable.He gives power to the weak, And to those who have no might He increases strength.Even the youths shall faint and be weary, And the young men shall utterly fall, But those who wait on the Lord Shall renew their strength; They shall mount up with wings like eagles, They shall run and not be weary, They shall walk and not faint.]]>201eagle,mouse,rabbit,short-stories,turtlefalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/41-the-battle-is-won--51037980
A saint went to pray thinking he was defeated, then discovered that he had won the war. He said, “I have fallen in sin, what shall I do? Shall I stay down and leave the walk He has ordained me to walk? Shall I rise back up on my feet knowing Jesus has forgiven me? His blood has cleansed me and made me whiter than snow, and His Spirit will lift me from the dirt to the third heaven. To God, I will confess and tell Him what I have done. I will pray harder and read the word more. I will be careful of where I step on the path. Shall I think of what shall happen if I fall again? He has told me not to worry about tomorrow. Shall it be on my mind?”
Then, another saint of God fell on his face before the Lord, weeping and mourning like a defeated man. And he said, “Lord, I don’t wish to leave you, but I’m scared I might.”
At that same moment, he heard a voice telling him, “Believe that you already won the battle.” He replied, “But I have not won. I still feel tempted; I still have a nature that goes against everything I believe. I fall many times. I’m always crying for deliverance and asking your blood to cleanse me and forgive me.”
The voice said, “You won the battle.”
He replied, “But how did I win?”
“Are you not part of His body, the church?”
“Yes, I am.”
“Jesus won the battle two thousand years ago. How can He win and not the body He carries, which is His church?”
The saint replied, “All of this is true, but why must I still carry my cross and fight this temptation if I already won?”
“Know that the devil and sin are defeated, and hell’s gate is under attack. Do you expect hell’s gate not to defend itself when it is attacked? You are thinking that you are defending when you are really attacking. Do you see?”
The saint thought for a while but still couldn’t understand.

The voice continued, “The fight is not yours. When you fast, pray, read the word, witness to others, fellowship and fight and resist temptation, is it not I, the Holy Spirit, who is doing it through your body? Did I not start working within you? Will I not finish it? Would Jesus start something he had no intention of finishing? If you won the battle, why would you think you lost?
If you are attacking, how come you think you are defending? I am with you and in you. You are my temple and my workshop. I am building and only destroying those things that shall perish in this world. Don’t fear; you have been in my book of life before the foundation of the world. You will finish this course and not leave my path. I have ordained that it is so.”
The dear saint stood up. From that moment, he never again worried about winning a battle that had been already won. He went on to serve the Lord into old age when, at age eighty-two, he opened his arms and said, “Lord, receive what is yours, for you have said this battle is won and you surely have won it.”
With that, he closed his eyes, breathed his last, and left for his home.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/51037980Fri, 26 Aug 2022 13:26:39 +0000Harris KakoulidesChapter 41 The Battle is Won A saint went to pray thinking he was defeated, then discovered that he had won the war. He said, “I have fallen in sin, what shall I do? Shall I stay down and leave the walk He has ordained me to walk? Shall I rise back...
A saint went to pray thinking he was defeated, then discovered that he had won the war. He said, “I have fallen in sin, what shall I do? Shall I stay down and leave the walk He has ordained me to walk? Shall I rise back up on my feet knowing Jesus has forgiven me? His blood has cleansed me and made me whiter than snow, and His Spirit will lift me from the dirt to the third heaven. To God, I will confess and tell Him what I have done. I will pray harder and read the word more. I will be careful of where I step on the path. Shall I think of what shall happen if I fall again? He has told me not to worry about tomorrow. Shall it be on my mind?”
Then, another saint of God fell on his face before the Lord, weeping and mourning like a defeated man. And he said, “Lord, I don’t wish to leave you, but I’m scared I might.”
At that same moment, he heard a voice telling him, “Believe that you already won the battle.” He replied, “But I have not won. I still feel tempted; I still have a nature that goes against everything I believe. I fall many times. I’m always crying for deliverance and asking your blood to cleanse me and forgive me.”
The voice said, “You won the battle.”
He replied, “But how did I win?”
“Are you not part of His body, the church?”
“Yes, I am.”
“Jesus won the battle two thousand years ago. How can He win and not the body He carries, which is His church?”
The saint replied, “All of this is true, but why must I still carry my cross and fight this temptation if I already won?”
“Know that the devil and sin are defeated, and hell’s gate is under attack. Do you expect hell’s gate not to defend itself when it is attacked? You are thinking that you are defending when you are really attacking. Do you see?”
The saint thought for a while but still couldn’t understand.

The voice continued, “The fight is not yours. When you fast, pray, read the word, witness to others, fellowship and fight and resist temptation, is it not I, the Holy Spirit, who is doing it through your body? Did I not start working within you? Will I not finish it? Would Jesus start something he had no intention of finishing? If you won the battle, why would you think you lost?
If you are attacking, how come you think you are defending? I am with you and in you. You are my temple and my workshop. I am building and only destroying those things that shall perish in this world. Don’t fear; you have been in my book of life before the foundation of the world. You will finish this course and not leave my path. I have ordained that it is so.”
The dear saint stood up. From that moment, he never again worried about winning a battle that had been already won. He went on to serve the Lord into old age when, at age eighty-two, he opened his arms and said, “Lord, receive what is yours, for you have said this battle is won and you surely have won it.”
With that, he closed his eyes, breathed his last, and left for his home.]]>223final_episode,good-bye,short-storiesfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/40-a-christian-inner-battles--51037788
In a life of a Christian . For he or she is a saint and sinner at the same time.
We are saints due to our relationship with Jesus
“All the saints greet you.” 2Cor 13:13 (NKJV)
And we are sinners due to our fallen nature who wants to go after sin
“This is a faithful saying and worthy of all acceptance, that Christ Jesus came into the world to save sinners, of whom I am chief.— 1Tim 1:15 (NKJV)
I have a illustration I wrote some time ago :
A Christian’s Inner Battles
Close your eyes and imagine a house where a new baby (the seed, the New Man in Christ) is just born into. This house is your body. This house has a person who already was occupying it. He was ruling its members, and he won’t let go of his position without a fight. He is called the Old Man, Old Nature, or Sinful nature. He runs the house without any rules and order. He dirties the place and lacks discipline. Though the Baby is not strong enough to put him out, he has the strength to ruin many of his plans because the Holy Spirit dwells in this lad. When this Baby prays, fasts, sings rhymes, breaks night fellowship, and reads the word, things begin to happen. Those of the House listen to the Baby except for the Old Man, who often resists or steps out for a smoke. But when this Old Man Tells dirty jokes, smokes, drinks beer, lusts, and kills, those who are in the house listens to him except for the Baby, who tries with all his strength to resist him. One day the Baby grows up just a little and defeats this old man, and this old man seems to have died. However, this is a day-by-day battle, which makes us feel to be victorious over sin when a Christian overcomes a temptation for a day or a time. But this devilish Old Man can’t die till the day when the house which belongs to the New Man in Christ is rebuilt as it is the promise of the Brother (Jesus) of the New Man that it will. So the Old Man regains his strength and takes his rulership over and over again. At times, it binds the Baby with chains of steel.

So he can’t move but begins to cry out as the sins are committed in his house. This we could say when after a long time of victory over sin, we fall into the old habits of sin again. And as we do them, we feel grief in our hearts. Hence, the battle continues for rulership—the Flesh against the Spirit and the Spirit against the Flesh. So those of the house do what they do not want to. One wants holiness; the other sin. When one makes progress in holiness, the relapse comes again. The house even begins to cry out, “Who will deliver me from this body of death?” When the house is dirty, it is not the Baby, the seed, the New Man. It is the Old Man who is our Old Nature. And when the house is clean, it is not Old Man, the Sinful Nature. It is the Baby. This is a Christian’s daily life. Two are born into this house, and the older will serve the younger. And that is what the older does not want. He wants to remain the King of the house, but his time, will come to an end, and we can joyfully say at the Christians’ future judgment, all this will take place. Even if the house is destroyed, it will rise again. This Old Man is like cancer who lives as long as the person is alive, but once the person dies, this Old Man dies with it. But this house will rise again when the older brother of the New Man comes to rebuild houses and restore the Baby to his own house. The Old Man will die for good and lose his power forever over the house, and the Baby will be King over his own house where holiness will be the only rule of the house.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/51037788Fri, 26 Aug 2022 13:12:34 +0000Harris Kakoulides40 A Christian inner Battles In a life of a Christian . For he or she is a saint and sinner at the same time. We are saints due to our relationship with Jesus “All the saints greet you.” 2Cor 13:13 (NKJV) And we are sinners due to our fallen nature...
In a life of a Christian . For he or she is a saint and sinner at the same time.
We are saints due to our relationship with Jesus
“All the saints greet you.” 2Cor 13:13 (NKJV)
And we are sinners due to our fallen nature who wants to go after sin
“This is a faithful saying and worthy of all acceptance, that Christ Jesus came into the world to save sinners, of whom I am chief.— 1Tim 1:15 (NKJV)
I have a illustration I wrote some time ago :
A Christian’s Inner Battles
Close your eyes and imagine a house where a new baby (the seed, the New Man in Christ) is just born into. This house is your body. This house has a person who already was occupying it. He was ruling its members, and he won’t let go of his position without a fight. He is called the Old Man, Old Nature, or Sinful nature. He runs the house without any rules and order. He dirties the place and lacks discipline. Though the Baby is not strong enough to put him out, he has the strength to ruin many of his plans because the Holy Spirit dwells in this lad. When this Baby prays, fasts, sings rhymes, breaks night fellowship, and reads the word, things begin to happen. Those of the House listen to the Baby except for the Old Man, who often resists or steps out for a smoke. But when this Old Man Tells dirty jokes, smokes, drinks beer, lusts, and kills, those who are in the house listens to him except for the Baby, who tries with all his strength to resist him. One day the Baby grows up just a little and defeats this old man, and this old man seems to have died. However, this is a day-by-day battle, which makes us feel to be victorious over sin when a Christian overcomes a temptation for a day or a time. But this devilish Old Man can’t die till the day when the house which belongs to the New Man in Christ is rebuilt as it is the promise of the Brother (Jesus) of the New Man that it will. So the Old Man regains his strength and takes his rulership over and over again. At times, it binds the Baby with chains of steel.

So he can’t move but begins to cry out as the sins are committed in his house. This we could say when after a long time of victory over sin, we fall into the old habits of sin again. And as we do them, we feel grief in our hearts. Hence, the battle continues for rulership—the Flesh against the Spirit and the Spirit against the Flesh. So those of the house do what they do not want to. One wants holiness; the other sin. When one makes progress in holiness, the relapse comes again. The house even begins to cry out, “Who will deliver me from this body of death?” When the house is dirty, it is not the Baby, the seed, the New Man. It is the Old Man who is our Old Nature. And when the house is clean, it is not Old Man, the Sinful Nature. It is the Baby. This is a Christian’s daily life. Two are born into this house, and the older will serve the younger. And that is what the older does not want. He wants to remain the King of the house, but his time, will come to an end, and we can joyfully say at the Christians’ future judgment, all this will take place. Even if the house is destroyed, it will rise again. This Old Man is like cancer who lives as long as the person is alive, but once the person dies, this Old Man dies with it. But this house will rise again when the older brother of the New Man comes to rebuild houses and restore the Baby to his own house. The Old Man will die for good and lose his power forever over the house, and the Baby will be King over his own house where holiness will be the only rule of the house.]]>229ilustration,inner_battle,spirit_against_the_fleshfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/39-jesus-is-our-lawyer-and-judge--51037624
The Bible speaks of Jesus being both our Judge and lawyer . John 5:22 and 1John 2:1 here is a illustration which explains this very thing .
Jesus is our Lawyer and Judge
You are in a courtroom. You know that if you left on your own, you are doomed for life without any chance of parole. And you know that you are the one who committed the crimes, and you even told the Lawyer of your guilt. You look at your lawyer, and He tells you, “Trust me.” Everything will be alright. You see He is very confident and that He tells you not to be afraid that you would be off with no charges to your account. As you turn around for a second, your Lawyer is nowhere in sight. You are scared. Then you are told that the lawyer who was so confident that you were to be off without charge is in prison and sentenced to die for a crime he did not commit.
You look in front of you and see the back of the Judge as he sits on his chair. You expect to see a mean Judge who has no mercy. And you have heard that those others before you weren’t given a chance because they lacked what they could not supply, which only the one who had never committed a crime could give. Before the chair turns around, a person whispers in your ear, “The Lawyer has died.” And fears come into your heart. And the chair is turned around. You look at the Judge’s hands and feet, for this Judge wears no shoes. And his hands have no gloves. And you see the marks of being pierced as this man had recently been wounded, maybe to the point of death. For some reason, a calmness enters your soul even before you look at the Judge’s face. And as you look at his face, you stand in awe because the Judge is actually the Lawyer who had died for your crimes and had conquered the system which was against you. The Accuser comes with a folder with over a million crimes you committed and hands it to the Judge. The folder immediately becomes stained with His blood, and the papers inside become as white as snow with no marks on them to accuse you. And the Judge states, “What crimes are against this lad? All is white; all is paid for. You are free.” On hearing these words, you fall on your knees in worship toward the Judge.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/51037624Fri, 26 Aug 2022 12:55:12 +0000Harris KakoulidesJesus is our Lawyer and Judge The Bible speaks of Jesus being both our Judge and lawyer . John 5:22 and 1John 2:1 here is a illustration which explains this very thing . Jesus is our Lawyer and Judge You are in a courtroom. You know that if you left...
The Bible speaks of Jesus being both our Judge and lawyer . John 5:22 and 1John 2:1 here is a illustration which explains this very thing .
Jesus is our Lawyer and Judge
You are in a courtroom. You know that if you left on your own, you are doomed for life without any chance of parole. And you know that you are the one who committed the crimes, and you even told the Lawyer of your guilt. You look at your lawyer, and He tells you, “Trust me.” Everything will be alright. You see He is very confident and that He tells you not to be afraid that you would be off with no charges to your account. As you turn around for a second, your Lawyer is nowhere in sight. You are scared. Then you are told that the lawyer who was so confident that you were to be off without charge is in prison and sentenced to die for a crime he did not commit.
You look in front of you and see the back of the Judge as he sits on his chair. You expect to see a mean Judge who has no mercy. And you have heard that those others before you weren’t given a chance because they lacked what they could not supply, which only the one who had never committed a crime could give. Before the chair turns around, a person whispers in your ear, “The Lawyer has died.” And fears come into your heart. And the chair is turned around. You look at the Judge’s hands and feet, for this Judge wears no shoes. And his hands have no gloves. And you see the marks of being pierced as this man had recently been wounded, maybe to the point of death. For some reason, a calmness enters your soul even before you look at the Judge’s face. And as you look at his face, you stand in awe because the Judge is actually the Lawyer who had died for your crimes and had conquered the system which was against you. The Accuser comes with a folder with over a million crimes you committed and hands it to the Judge. The folder immediately becomes stained with His blood, and the papers inside become as white as snow with no marks on them to accuse you. And the Judge states, “What crimes are against this lad? All is white; all is paid for. You are free.” On hearing these words, you fall on your knees in worship toward the Judge.]]>142bible,illustration,jesus,judge,lawyer,short-storiesfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/38-the-white-robe--51037451The following is a true story for all real Christians. Two sinners will wear a robe and make it to glory, while a third would try the robe on only to condemn himself. The robe is the righteousness of Christ.
A preacher asks, “What could be done when one falls into the vilest of sins but go to the throne of grace from which forgiveness flows like a river and cleans the vilest of sinners?”
A sinner replies, “Can His grace be enough for me?”
“Oh, yes, it is enough. All that is needed is for a sinner to hate their sin and desire to wear the robe which the Sun of righteousness has to offer. The robe is red. But when one puts it on, it becomes white and makes the one who wears it as white as the robe.”
“Can this whiteness be compared?”
“No, it can’t. Even snow does not compare to it because the robe has the righteousness of the Son of God.”
“But I have fallen into the vilest evil of sins.”
“So come and wear the robe; it is your size.”
“My sins are too much.”
“The robe comes in ‘extra infinity’ in size. Many sinners worse than you have worn it and are in glory, so why not you?”
“But how much is this? I surely cannot afford such a robe?”
“It has already been paid for, and you should not insult the buyer for he has done it for his loved ones, of which if you are one. It was bought for you. He paid the price on the cross in Golgotha, where it was bought with blood. God came in flesh and blood and died for sinners. The Father accepted that payment, showing it by the Resurrection on the third day. There is no reason why you should reject it.”
“Give me this robe, and I will wear it. It was meant for me. I feel the cleanliness as I wear it. The blackness of sin is no more. Where are my stains? Where are the marks of my sins, which were condemning me? Where is the accuser who, after tempting me, started accusing me?”

“Your sins have been washed with the blood of the lamb, and the accuser has fled. Christ Jesus has made you clean. You are as righteous as He is.
“His grace is enough; His grace is enough, Grace, Grace, Grace how I Love you with what Christ has given to me.”
The preacher then said, “Come, there is a sinner who hates his sin.”
A second sinner said, “If I could leave it, I would. I do not wish to do what I do. I hate sinning against a wonderful, holy, righteous God.”
“I have a robe that you could wear that would cleanse you of your sins.”
“But I can’t afford it. I don’t have the money.”
“No need to worry, the Sun of righteousness has bought it just for you. Oh, everyone who thirsts, come you to the waters, and he who has no money, come you, buy and eat, yes, come buy wine and milk without money and price. Why do you spend money for that which is not bread and labor for that which doesn’t satisfy? Listen diligently to me and eat, you that which is good, and let your soul delight yourself in fatness. Turn your ear, and come to me here, and your soul shall live and I will make an everlasting covenant with you, even the sure mercies of David.”
“You mean it is freely given?”
“Yes, freely given by He who justifies the ungodly. A question for you before you wear it — do you hate your sin?”
“O, do I hate it with hatred that can’t be compared.”
“The robe is yours; wear it.”
“Amazing Grace, how sweet the sound that saved a wretch like me. Oh yes, oh yes, His grace is enough for a sinner like me.”
The preacher then asks, “Is there anyone here who hates their sins? There is another sinner. Come to the fountain of Grace; a robe is waiting for you, paid for by the Sun of righteousness if you hate your sin and desire to be cleansed from it.”

A third sinner answered, saying, “Oh no, I love my sin. I don’t want to be cleansed. I want to wear the robe, though, but then serve him as I want.”
“No, the robe would only condemn you and send you to the fires of hell. If there is no repentance or hatred for one’s sins, then it is pointless to call him Lord.”
“Give me the robe. Oh, but what is this burning and what is this worm making holes in my body? What is this blackness of night? Why is my sin coming before my mind and continually reminding me that I have not repented and hated my sin and not loved Jesus as my Lord and Savior? Aaaaaaaah — I’m in hell.”
“Many are called, but few are chosen. Are you a sinner and hate your sin? I have a robe for you. It was bought for you, but beware, if you are a sinner and do not hate your sin, then this robe can’t help you but only condemn you.”]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/51037451Fri, 26 Aug 2022 12:33:30 +0000Harris KakoulidesThe White Robe ✝️ The following is a true story for all real Christians. Two sinners will wear a robe and make it to glory, while a third would try the robe on only to condemn himself. The robe is the righteousness of Christ. A preacher asks, “What...The following is a true story for all real Christians. Two sinners will wear a robe and make it to glory, while a third would try the robe on only to condemn himself. The robe is the righteousness of Christ.
A preacher asks, “What could be done when one falls into the vilest of sins but go to the throne of grace from which forgiveness flows like a river and cleans the vilest of sinners?”
A sinner replies, “Can His grace be enough for me?”
“Oh, yes, it is enough. All that is needed is for a sinner to hate their sin and desire to wear the robe which the Sun of righteousness has to offer. The robe is red. But when one puts it on, it becomes white and makes the one who wears it as white as the robe.”
“Can this whiteness be compared?”
“No, it can’t. Even snow does not compare to it because the robe has the righteousness of the Son of God.”
“But I have fallen into the vilest evil of sins.”
“So come and wear the robe; it is your size.”
“My sins are too much.”
“The robe comes in ‘extra infinity’ in size. Many sinners worse than you have worn it and are in glory, so why not you?”
“But how much is this? I surely cannot afford such a robe?”
“It has already been paid for, and you should not insult the buyer for he has done it for his loved ones, of which if you are one. It was bought for you. He paid the price on the cross in Golgotha, where it was bought with blood. God came in flesh and blood and died for sinners. The Father accepted that payment, showing it by the Resurrection on the third day. There is no reason why you should reject it.”
“Give me this robe, and I will wear it. It was meant for me. I feel the cleanliness as I wear it. The blackness of sin is no more. Where are my stains? Where are the marks of my sins, which were condemning me? Where is the accuser who, after tempting me, started accusing me?”

“Your sins have been washed with the blood of the lamb, and the accuser has fled. Christ Jesus has made you clean. You are as righteous as He is.
“His grace is enough; His grace is enough, Grace, Grace, Grace how I Love you with what Christ has given to me.”
The preacher then said, “Come, there is a sinner who hates his sin.”
A second sinner said, “If I could leave it, I would. I do not wish to do what I do. I hate sinning against a wonderful, holy, righteous God.”
“I have a robe that you could wear that would cleanse you of your sins.”
“But I can’t afford it. I don’t have the money.”
“No need to worry, the Sun of righteousness has bought it just for you. Oh, everyone who thirsts, come you to the waters, and he who has no money, come you, buy and eat, yes, come buy wine and milk without money and price. Why do you spend money for that which is not bread and labor for that which doesn’t satisfy? Listen diligently to me and eat, you that which is good, and let your soul delight yourself in fatness. Turn your ear, and come to me here, and your soul shall live and I will make an everlasting covenant with you, even the sure mercies of David.”
“You mean it is freely given?”
“Yes, freely given by He who justifies the ungodly. A question for you before you wear it — do you hate your sin?”
“O, do I hate it with hatred that can’t be compared.”
“The robe is yours; wear it.”
“Amazing Grace, how sweet the sound that saved a wretch like me. Oh yes, oh yes, His grace is enough for a sinner like me.”
The preacher then asks, “Is there anyone here who hates their sins? There is another sinner. Come to the fountain of Grace; a robe is waiting for you, paid for by the Sun of righteousness if you hate your sin and desire to be cleansed from it.”

A third sinner answered, saying, “Oh no, I love my sin. I don’t want to be cleansed. I want to wear the robe, though, but then serve him as I want.”
“No, the robe would only condemn you and send you to the fires of hell. If there is no...]]>301falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/37-contemplations-of-a-martyr-before-his-death--51037293“Dying for this world or dying for Christ — which path should I take? Should I die for something which shall fade and die? Or should I die for someone who is King of a kingdom that shall not fade away and be gone? Should I love because I feel it, and when it is gone, I shall love no more, or should I love because it is every Christian’s duty to love? Should I accept this fate and die for He who died for me, or should I deny Him and live a short time even though I’d be lost forever in hell with chains and worms? Should I take this imprisonment where although in chains I am free as a dove flying to the heavens when I pray to the one who I can love more than all, or with one word shall I be free on the outside but be imprisoned in the inside if I don’t repent, and be waiting and thinking of the judgment to come from which there will be no escape?
I will decide now, oh, I love Christ. I love His Grace, and His laws and His people. Let me be. I fall to the ground with a kick from the guard. I see the floor. I hear the shot. I see the blood. I awake and see He, who I’ve been waiting for. He has His arms open wide and hugs and kisses me, and says, “Son, I’ve been waiting so long.”
I see the Son of God dancing for joy. I hear the shouts of the Angels saying, “He is here, he is here.” I hear clapping and praising from the saints saying, “Our brother is here.” I see those who have gone before me, both old and young. I see the worship of God the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit. I hear music, which can’t be compared to anywhere but here. I feel no pain. I feel no tears. I see the garments white as snow. I see the crowns of gold.
I feel no shame. I see the marks of the Son’s hands and hear Him saying, “It was worth every drop. Soon I will come to judge those on the earth but now let’s celebrate; my chosen one has come at last.”]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/51037293Fri, 26 Aug 2022 12:19:16 +0000Harris KakoulidesContemplations of a Martyr Before His Death “Dying for this world or dying for Christ — which path should I take? Should I die for something which shall fade and die? Or should I die for someone who is King of a kingdom that shall not fade away and be...“Dying for this world or dying for Christ — which path should I take? Should I die for something which shall fade and die? Or should I die for someone who is King of a kingdom that shall not fade away and be gone? Should I love because I feel it, and when it is gone, I shall love no more, or should I love because it is every Christian’s duty to love? Should I accept this fate and die for He who died for me, or should I deny Him and live a short time even though I’d be lost forever in hell with chains and worms? Should I take this imprisonment where although in chains I am free as a dove flying to the heavens when I pray to the one who I can love more than all, or with one word shall I be free on the outside but be imprisoned in the inside if I don’t repent, and be waiting and thinking of the judgment to come from which there will be no escape?
I will decide now, oh, I love Christ. I love His Grace, and His laws and His people. Let me be. I fall to the ground with a kick from the guard. I see the floor. I hear the shot. I see the blood. I awake and see He, who I’ve been waiting for. He has His arms open wide and hugs and kisses me, and says, “Son, I’ve been waiting so long.”
I see the Son of God dancing for joy. I hear the shouts of the Angels saying, “He is here, he is here.” I hear clapping and praising from the saints saying, “Our brother is here.” I see those who have gone before me, both old and young. I see the worship of God the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit. I hear music, which can’t be compared to anywhere but here. I feel no pain. I feel no tears. I see the garments white as snow. I see the crowns of gold.
I feel no shame. I see the marks of the Son’s hands and hear Him saying, “It was worth every drop. Soon I will come to judge those on the earth but now let’s celebrate; my chosen one has come at last.”]]>127angels,death,heaven,hell,jesus,love,marytr,short-storyfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/36-the-boy-and-the-feather--51037246I once saw a kid chasing a feather which the wind blew away, the closer he reached to it , the further the wind blew it away. As he thought I have it in the tips of my fingers, the wind will blow it off the tips of his fingers, higher and higher it flew away, the wind blew it, till it was seen no more. Finally when all hopes of his ability was gone, it was time to pray. As the kid looked up and pointed to the thing he desired more than all this world combined, "this feather Father I desire, which you took away, in Jesus name."" And sobbing he said ""let it be for thee, and I give it to thee, for it was never mine, since you took it away. " As the tears went down his cheeks, he took his hands to wipe it down, on his hand it came down wet with the dew of that rain that came flowing down. Many times we chase things the wind seems to takes away, but if in that time we give it back to God, God if he desires will give it back to thee.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/51037246Fri, 26 Aug 2022 12:12:17 +0000Harris KakoulidesThe Boy and the Feather I once saw a kid chasing a feather which the wind blew away, the closer he reached to it , the further the wind blew it away. As he thought I have it in the tips of my fingers, the wind will blow it off the tips of his fingers,...I once saw a kid chasing a feather which the wind blew away, the closer he reached to it , the further the wind blew it away. As he thought I have it in the tips of my fingers, the wind will blow it off the tips of his fingers, higher and higher it flew away, the wind blew it, till it was seen no more. Finally when all hopes of his ability was gone, it was time to pray. As the kid looked up and pointed to the thing he desired more than all this world combined, "this feather Father I desire, which you took away, in Jesus name."" And sobbing he said ""let it be for thee, and I give it to thee, for it was never mine, since you took it away. " As the tears went down his cheeks, he took his hands to wipe it down, on his hand it came down wet with the dew of that rain that came flowing down. Many times we chase things the wind seems to takes away, but if in that time we give it back to God, God if he desires will give it back to thee.]]>59boy,feather,god,short-stories,windfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/35-searching-and-finding--51037182
Three weeks following my wife’s death, I took a volunteer job as a community chaplain in Kensington — the worse part of Philadelphia, PA. On the job, I prayed for addicts and spoke to them a little about Jesus. I also fed them and waited for the AR2 unit to take them to detox.
One day, a mother came to me. She had travelled from Pittsburgh, which is about four and half hours from Philadelphia, and she carried with her a photograph of her son who was missing. He was around nineteen or perhaps twenty years old, and she said that he’d been missing for a month and had last been seen in the Kensington area. I told her that I would help and go out looking for him after work, which I did.
A couple of nights previously, a body had been found outside a nearby pharmacy parking lot, cut into pieces. The night before that, a woman had been strangled to death in the same area. I was keen to finding the missing man before anything bad happened to him, so, feeling like a detective, I searched for him during my lunch breaks too. I asked known addicts and dealers if they’d seen him; none had.
The first place I went was McPherson Park which the drug addicts call it needle Park but us pastors calls it Prayer Park. The Mayor of Philadelphia does not care for the Kensington part of Philadelphia. A couple of women said he looked cute. Someone did say that he might have been at AA, so I went there, but no one had seen him. I spoke to poor souls with the needle in the vein and others who said they’d tie him up if they found him and then let me know. Someone else said they thought they’d seen him, but his face was torn up, and he had red marks across his body like he was in bad shape.

I couldn’t give up, but I was tired and needed a rest. I called his mother, and I told her I was going to take an hour’s break or two.
It was the time of Covid, but in Philadelphia, nobody, including me, really wore a mask. So as I went home and was about to open the door, I saw a guy walking in front of my house.
I decided to take a chance and show him the photograph, although I felt it was a long shot. I was probably wasting my time. But the guy also looked busted up with marks on his arms, so I thought he might be an addict and just might have seen our missing man. So I said, “Hey buddy, have you seen this guy?” “He said, ‘that’s me.” So I called his mother, and she was so happy, she fell into tears. If I only knew the Lord was going to bring him in front of my house, I would not have walked for about three or four hours looking for him. But the Lord has his ways that are far beyond our understanding.
After this event I cought Covid and was sick for 10 days , getting a fever of 104 to 105 the first day but it was wroth it. After my recovery I went looking for a other missing person this time hiting the streets at 5 am , interviewing many addicts but couldn't find the missing man.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/51037182Fri, 26 Aug 2022 12:04:11 +0000Harris KakoulidesSearching and Finding Three weeks following my wife’s death, I took a volunteer job as a community chaplain in Kensington — the worse part of Philadelphia, PA. On the job, I prayed for addicts and spoke to them a little about Jesus. I also fed them...
Three weeks following my wife’s death, I took a volunteer job as a community chaplain in Kensington — the worse part of Philadelphia, PA. On the job, I prayed for addicts and spoke to them a little about Jesus. I also fed them and waited for the AR2 unit to take them to detox.
One day, a mother came to me. She had travelled from Pittsburgh, which is about four and half hours from Philadelphia, and she carried with her a photograph of her son who was missing. He was around nineteen or perhaps twenty years old, and she said that he’d been missing for a month and had last been seen in the Kensington area. I told her that I would help and go out looking for him after work, which I did.
A couple of nights previously, a body had been found outside a nearby pharmacy parking lot, cut into pieces. The night before that, a woman had been strangled to death in the same area. I was keen to finding the missing man before anything bad happened to him, so, feeling like a detective, I searched for him during my lunch breaks too. I asked known addicts and dealers if they’d seen him; none had.
The first place I went was McPherson Park which the drug addicts call it needle Park but us pastors calls it Prayer Park. The Mayor of Philadelphia does not care for the Kensington part of Philadelphia. A couple of women said he looked cute. Someone did say that he might have been at AA, so I went there, but no one had seen him. I spoke to poor souls with the needle in the vein and others who said they’d tie him up if they found him and then let me know. Someone else said they thought they’d seen him, but his face was torn up, and he had red marks across his body like he was in bad shape.

I couldn’t give up, but I was tired and needed a rest. I called his mother, and I told her I was going to take an hour’s break or two.
It was the time of Covid, but in Philadelphia, nobody, including me, really wore a mask. So as I went home and was about to open the door, I saw a guy walking in front of my house.
I decided to take a chance and show him the photograph, although I felt it was a long shot. I was probably wasting my time. But the guy also looked busted up with marks on his arms, so I thought he might be an addict and just might have seen our missing man. So I said, “Hey buddy, have you seen this guy?” “He said, ‘that’s me.” So I called his mother, and she was so happy, she fell into tears. If I only knew the Lord was going to bring him in front of my house, I would not have walked for about three or four hours looking for him. But the Lord has his ways that are far beyond our understanding.
After this event I cought Covid and was sick for 10 days , getting a fever of 104 to 105 the first day but it was wroth it. After my recovery I went looking for a other missing person this time hiting the streets at 5 am , interviewing many addicts but couldn't find the missing man.]]>187clues,death,drugs,find,kensington,missing_person,philly,searching,short_story,true_eventfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/34-the-dog-and-the-dog-catcher--51033791There was once a dog that could not be caught by any dogcatcher. The dog was quick, smart and tough. The dogcatchers tried again and again to catch him but had no luck.
They’d all be sent to the hospital missing a leg, an arm, a tooth, or a toe.
One day a new dogcatcher arrived. He swore that he could catch the difficult dog, and he had faith that he would do so. The other dogcatchers all laughed at him, saying, “You can’t catch that dog.” He replied, “I have hope.”
The new dogcatcher went off to catch the dog. Everyone before him had always used force or attack to try and catch the dog, but the new catcher approached the animal with love in his heart and told him that he would make sure he had a better home.
The dog believed him, as he saw peace in the man’s eyes, which can only be given by God.
So the catcher caught the dog. The pound was no surprise for the dog, as he’d been there before, but this time, he was told by the catcher to have patience, as he would return to him with an owner. A day passed, but no new owner came.
Another day passed, and still, there was no new owner. People did visit the dog, but they all thought that he was just the ugliest dog they’d ever seen. But the dog remained patient, remembering the dogcatcher’s words and the peace of God in his eyes.
Many days went by, turning into weeks until the day came when the other dogcatchers decided it was time to put the unwanted dog to sleep. When they grabbed him to take him to the doctor to receive the fatal injection, the dog didn’t struggle or bite. He didn’t wish to hurt anyone because his new owners would dislike him. As the doctor opened his cage and he saw the needle waiting, the dog continued to believe in the dogcatcher and hoped that his new master would arrive in time.
Just as the needle was being prepped with the chemicals needed to kill the dog, a voice called out from the hallway, “Wait, I say wait.”

It was the dogcatcher being faithful to his word. In many ways, we are like that dog, and Jesus is the dogcatcher we long for.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/51033791Fri, 26 Aug 2022 00:45:12 +0000Harris KakoulidesThe Dog and the Dogcatcher ‍ There was once a dog that could not be caught by any dogcatcher. The dog was quick, smart and tough. The dogcatchers tried again and again to catch him but had no luck. They’d all be sent to the hospital missing a leg, an...There was once a dog that could not be caught by any dogcatcher. The dog was quick, smart and tough. The dogcatchers tried again and again to catch him but had no luck.
They’d all be sent to the hospital missing a leg, an arm, a tooth, or a toe.
One day a new dogcatcher arrived. He swore that he could catch the difficult dog, and he had faith that he would do so. The other dogcatchers all laughed at him, saying, “You can’t catch that dog.” He replied, “I have hope.”
The new dogcatcher went off to catch the dog. Everyone before him had always used force or attack to try and catch the dog, but the new catcher approached the animal with love in his heart and told him that he would make sure he had a better home.
The dog believed him, as he saw peace in the man’s eyes, which can only be given by God.
So the catcher caught the dog. The pound was no surprise for the dog, as he’d been there before, but this time, he was told by the catcher to have patience, as he would return to him with an owner. A day passed, but no new owner came.
Another day passed, and still, there was no new owner. People did visit the dog, but they all thought that he was just the ugliest dog they’d ever seen. But the dog remained patient, remembering the dogcatcher’s words and the peace of God in his eyes.
Many days went by, turning into weeks until the day came when the other dogcatchers decided it was time to put the unwanted dog to sleep. When they grabbed him to take him to the doctor to receive the fatal injection, the dog didn’t struggle or bite. He didn’t wish to hurt anyone because his new owners would dislike him. As the doctor opened his cage and he saw the needle waiting, the dog continued to believe in the dogcatcher and hoped that his new master would arrive in time.
Just as the needle was being prepped with the chemicals needed to kill the dog, a voice called out from the hallway, “Wait, I say wait.”

It was the dogcatcher being faithful to his word. In many ways, we are like that dog, and Jesus is the dogcatcher we long for.]]>137dog,dogcatcher,short-story,trust,waitingfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/33-sisters--51033730“Pick it up,” said one sister to the other as the phone rang.
When the call ended, she asked, “Who was it?”
“It was our neighbor,” said her sister. “He said that Jesus came to his house today to eat, and he is coming tomorrow to ours.”
The two sisters were pleased with the idea of meeting Jesus. “He’s our King. How do you think He will dress?” Asked one sister to the other.
“Like a king, of course. Maybe in white or golden garments,” responded the other, “Let’s prepare the table for tomorrow.”
“Let’s wear our Sunday’s best,” they both said.
They prepared the table, bathed, and dressed. It seemed tomorrow was already at the door.
Finally, there was a knock on the door. The two sisters were excited. However, when they opened the door, it was two orphans
“Please, may we have something to eat. We smell your food, and we are hungry,” the orphans said. “No,” answered both sisters, “And be gone with you. This food is for Jesus and not for you.”
As they closed the door, the two orphans left with tears in their eyes and blood-stained hands.
“Filthy kids,” said one sister to the other, “How dirty were their hands! Maybe they’ve been playing with red markers or paint.”
Fifteen minutes later, there was a second knock on their door. “Who is it?” asked one sister of the other.
“It is a letter from the mailman,” she answered
“What does it say. Is it a message from Jesus, the King?”
“No. It’s a prisoner asking for someone to visit him because he’s lonely.”
”
“I told you never to sign up for that program. If we go and visit him, we will miss Jesus who is coming, and won’t that be a shame?”
So they threw the letter in the trash, where it turned to blood and sweat. Then, there came one more knock on the door.
“Could this be Him?” asked one sister to the other.
“No, it is a widower. His wife died last year, and he wishes to see if he could come in and have something to drink.” “Tell him to be gone. We have an important visitor we are waiting for, and we cannot be seen with him.”
So the widower left with blood coming out of his shoes, and as he walked, he left a trail, saying with a loud voice, ‘this is the last time I will try to visit you.”
As the sisters closed the door behind him, they said, “How dare he say what he said. And how dare he leave that stain in front of the house.”
They grabbed the mop, cleaned up the blood and then threw the mop away. They continued to wait for their King. The hours passed, but still, Jesus did not arrive. When it was nearly midnight and the food had turned cold, there came a final knock at the door.
“Do you think that is him?”
A man dressed in white with gold rings in his fingers stood on the step. Immediately the sisters kissed his hands and said,
“Come, dine with us.”
As they ate, the man looked very pleased, even though the food was very cold. Without saying a word, he ate. And he laughed.
“Jesus, is this Jesus?” the sisters asked between themselves. They called their neighbor to confirm. They asked, “What does Jesus look like?” The neighbor replied, “Like orphans in need of food, like the letter of a prisoner in need of a visitor, or like a widower in need of a drink.”
“You are joking,” they said, ‘that’s not Jesus. He is with us tonight.”
“Sister, hang up the phone. He is just pulling your leg.”
They went back to speak to their guest. As he continued to eat, they said, “You are Jesus.”
He said, “I am not.”
They were suddenly afraid. Then, the man continued to speak, “When you kicked Jesus out, I came in, and I am taking you both tonight.”
So this is how the story ends — when you turn Jesus away, you welcome the devil in.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/51033730Fri, 26 Aug 2022 00:31:26 +0000Harris KakoulidesSisters ☎️ “Pick it up,” said one sister to the other as the phone rang. When the call ended, she asked, “Who was it?” “It was our neighbor,” said her sister. “He said that Jesus came to his house today to eat, and he is coming tomorrow to ours.” The...“Pick it up,” said one sister to the other as the phone rang.
When the call ended, she asked, “Who was it?”
“It was our neighbor,” said her sister. “He said that Jesus came to his house today to eat, and he is coming tomorrow to ours.”
The two sisters were pleased with the idea of meeting Jesus. “He’s our King. How do you think He will dress?” Asked one sister to the other.
“Like a king, of course. Maybe in white or golden garments,” responded the other, “Let’s prepare the table for tomorrow.”
“Let’s wear our Sunday’s best,” they both said.
They prepared the table, bathed, and dressed. It seemed tomorrow was already at the door.
Finally, there was a knock on the door. The two sisters were excited. However, when they opened the door, it was two orphans
“Please, may we have something to eat. We smell your food, and we are hungry,” the orphans said. “No,” answered both sisters, “And be gone with you. This food is for Jesus and not for you.”
As they closed the door, the two orphans left with tears in their eyes and blood-stained hands.
“Filthy kids,” said one sister to the other, “How dirty were their hands! Maybe they’ve been playing with red markers or paint.”
Fifteen minutes later, there was a second knock on their door. “Who is it?” asked one sister of the other.
“It is a letter from the mailman,” she answered
“What does it say. Is it a message from Jesus, the King?”
“No. It’s a prisoner asking for someone to visit him because he’s lonely.”
”
“I told you never to sign up for that program. If we go and visit him, we will miss Jesus who is coming, and won’t that be a shame?”
So they threw the letter in the trash, where it turned to blood and sweat. Then, there came one more knock on the door.
“Could this be Him?” asked one sister to the other.
“No, it is a widower. His wife died last year, and he wishes to see if he could come in and have something to drink.” “Tell him to be gone. We have an important visitor we are waiting for, and we cannot be seen with him.”
So the widower left with blood coming out of his shoes, and as he walked, he left a trail, saying with a loud voice, ‘this is the last time I will try to visit you.”
As the sisters closed the door behind him, they said, “How dare he say what he said. And how dare he leave that stain in front of the house.”
They grabbed the mop, cleaned up the blood and then threw the mop away. They continued to wait for their King. The hours passed, but still, Jesus did not arrive. When it was nearly midnight and the food had turned cold, there came a final knock at the door.
“Do you think that is him?”
A man dressed in white with gold rings in his fingers stood on the step. Immediately the sisters kissed his hands and said,
“Come, dine with us.”
As they ate, the man looked very pleased, even though the food was very cold. Without saying a word, he ate. And he laughed.
“Jesus, is this Jesus?” the sisters asked between themselves. They called their neighbor to confirm. They asked, “What does Jesus look like?” The neighbor replied, “Like orphans in need of food, like the letter of a prisoner in need of a visitor, or like a widower in need of a drink.”
“You are joking,” they said, ‘that’s not Jesus. He is with us tonight.”
“Sister, hang up the phone. He is just pulling your leg.”
They went back to speak to their guest. As he continued to eat, they said, “You are Jesus.”
He said, “I am not.”
They were suddenly afraid. Then, the man continued to speak, “When you kicked Jesus out, I came in, and I am taking you both tonight.”
So this is how the story ends — when you turn Jesus away, you welcome the devil in.]]>259devil,dinner,guess,invited,jesus,orphans,prisoner,sisters,widowerfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/32-chicken-with-broth-and-potatoes--51033613Once upon a time, there was a poor family. They weren’t the poorest, yet they ate the same thing every night: Chicken with broth and potatoes. In their neighborhood, they lived as a very rich family.
One day, the son and daughter of the poor family yelled out, “We are tired of this chicken with broth and potatoes every day.We’re not going to eat dinner until we eat something else. We’re going to check the neighborhood to see if they have anything better than chicken and potatoes.”
The father of the house said, “Wife, today they won’t eat for being ungrateful.” Thinking about what to do, the parents saw two other children beyond the window, looking in, and decided to invite them in to eat dinner. The children were so happy and very thankful. Seeing this, the son and daughter said, “We don’t care.”
And they went from the house to search for anything better than chicken with broth and potatoes.
They went next door. However, the next-door family only had potatoes, no broth, no chicken. They tried the house next to that, but they only had one bean, which had to be divided into four, and that certainly wasn’t enough for six. Then they tried three doors ahead, but the children there had empty plates with no food to eat. They just had a glass of water before they went to bed. The boy and girl said to themselves, “Let’s go home and eat like kings. We have chicken with broth and potatoes.”
When they arrived home, they could smell the chicken with broth and potatoes. Looking in the window, they could see the two kids their parents had invited in eat the last piece of chicken and potato. So, they went inside the house to their rooms, crying with heavy tears.
That same night, the father and mother had bought some ice cream and cake, which their kids hadn’t seen. If they had been grateful for the chicken broth and potatoes from the very beginning, they could have had even better, but they were not grateful, so they had none. Let us not be ungrateful, for this leads us to miss out on many blessings.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/51033613Fri, 26 Aug 2022 00:10:23 +0000Harris KakoulidesChicken with Broth and Potatoes Once upon a time, there was a poor family. They weren’t the poorest, yet they ate the same thing every night: Chicken with broth and potatoes. In their neighborhood, they lived as a very rich family. One day, the son...Once upon a time, there was a poor family. They weren’t the poorest, yet they ate the same thing every night: Chicken with broth and potatoes. In their neighborhood, they lived as a very rich family.
One day, the son and daughter of the poor family yelled out, “We are tired of this chicken with broth and potatoes every day.We’re not going to eat dinner until we eat something else. We’re going to check the neighborhood to see if they have anything better than chicken and potatoes.”
The father of the house said, “Wife, today they won’t eat for being ungrateful.” Thinking about what to do, the parents saw two other children beyond the window, looking in, and decided to invite them in to eat dinner. The children were so happy and very thankful. Seeing this, the son and daughter said, “We don’t care.”
And they went from the house to search for anything better than chicken with broth and potatoes.
They went next door. However, the next-door family only had potatoes, no broth, no chicken. They tried the house next to that, but they only had one bean, which had to be divided into four, and that certainly wasn’t enough for six. Then they tried three doors ahead, but the children there had empty plates with no food to eat. They just had a glass of water before they went to bed. The boy and girl said to themselves, “Let’s go home and eat like kings. We have chicken with broth and potatoes.”
When they arrived home, they could smell the chicken with broth and potatoes. Looking in the window, they could see the two kids their parents had invited in eat the last piece of chicken and potato. So, they went inside the house to their rooms, crying with heavy tears.
That same night, the father and mother had bought some ice cream and cake, which their kids hadn’t seen. If they had been grateful for the chicken broth and potatoes from the very beginning, they could have had even better, but they were not grateful, so they had none. Let us not be ungrateful, for this leads us to miss out on many blessings.]]>139broth,chicken,children,father,gratefulness,mother,potatos,short-storyfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/31-the-big-belly-king--51033512There was once a king who ruled his people with love. He was no beauty to look at — he had a big round belly and an oversized foot, which no shoe could fit — but his heart was as gold. The people loved him because he shared all his goods. But they were embarrassed by him too. Other countries had amazing-looking kings, but their king was shameful to look at. They wished for someone handsome to rule their kingdom. So one night, they kidnapped their king and put him in the dungeon. They fed him with water and bread. In his place, they put a new king, who was attractive in his appearance. From head to toe, he was handsome with no flaws at all. Yet inside, his heart was of worms and mud. He didn’t care about his people. He overtaxed them. He took their daughters as his wives. He took their wives as his maids. And, he took their sons as his servants.
He made the men work in the farms and in the fields till it was night and had them rise before the rising of the sun to work the next day again.
As the weeks and months passed, the people decided to poison their new King and re-instate their old king with his oversized belly and strangely bigfoot. However, when they went tothe dungeon, their king with a heart of gold was dead. Nothing was left but his heart of gold, his big belly, oversized foot and a letter that stated, “I forgive you. Moreover, I will rule over you once again if you give me your heart and let me rule.”
Some people rejected the letter in disbelief, but others received what was said and felt that he was alive and ruling in their lives.
Jesus, according to Isaiah 53 verse 2, had no beauty that we should desire him. As these people killed their king, similarly, we, with our sins, brought Jesus to the cross. Now, if you receive Him, He will forgive you and reign in your hearts just as the king with the big belly and oversized foot ruled the hearts of his people.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/51033512Fri, 26 Aug 2022 00:01:49 +0000Harris KakoulidesThe Big-Bellied King There was once a king who ruled his people with love. He was no beauty to look at — he had a big round belly and an oversized foot, which no shoe could fit — but his heart was as gold. The people loved him because he shared all...There was once a king who ruled his people with love. He was no beauty to look at — he had a big round belly and an oversized foot, which no shoe could fit — but his heart was as gold. The people loved him because he shared all his goods. But they were embarrassed by him too. Other countries had amazing-looking kings, but their king was shameful to look at. They wished for someone handsome to rule their kingdom. So one night, they kidnapped their king and put him in the dungeon. They fed him with water and bread. In his place, they put a new king, who was attractive in his appearance. From head to toe, he was handsome with no flaws at all. Yet inside, his heart was of worms and mud. He didn’t care about his people. He overtaxed them. He took their daughters as his wives. He took their wives as his maids. And, he took their sons as his servants.
He made the men work in the farms and in the fields till it was night and had them rise before the rising of the sun to work the next day again.
As the weeks and months passed, the people decided to poison their new King and re-instate their old king with his oversized belly and strangely bigfoot. However, when they went tothe dungeon, their king with a heart of gold was dead. Nothing was left but his heart of gold, his big belly, oversized foot and a letter that stated, “I forgive you. Moreover, I will rule over you once again if you give me your heart and let me rule.”
Some people rejected the letter in disbelief, but others received what was said and felt that he was alive and ruling in their lives.
Jesus, according to Isaiah 53 verse 2, had no beauty that we should desire him. As these people killed their king, similarly, we, with our sins, brought Jesus to the cross. Now, if you receive Him, He will forgive you and reign in your hearts just as the king with the big belly and oversized foot ruled the hearts of his people.]]>124big,fairy-tales,foot,heart,king,short-storyfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/30-he-knows-best--51033413
An army was at war against enemy troops. A command was given by the commander, “You go at my word.” The men replied, “But they are coming closer.” The commander repeated his order, “At my word, we move.” One of the soldiers, who was young and scared, said, “We are all going to get killed.” Yet the commander’s voice was calm, and he was not nervous at all as he said again, “No, we move at my word.”
The soldiers saw that the commander was cool and relaxed. They watched as the enemies advanced so close that they could be seen about half a block away. It looked as if it was all over for the brave soldiers. Yet as the enemy drew closer, suddenly there were great explosions, and the soldiers realized that the enemy had stepped into a minefield. Amazed, the soldiers then heard the commander say, “let’s go home, let’s go home, we won the battle.”
The night before the battle, the commander had some soldiers secretly set up the minefield. Like this army, we also are in a battle, and we are called to listen to and obey the command of our commander and Chief Jesus Christ, even if at times it doesn’t seem for the moment like a good idea. Jesus knows best, and He knows why we should do what He says because we have limited knowledge while He is unlimited.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/51033413Thu, 25 Aug 2022 23:47:02 +0000Harris KakoulidesChapter 30 He knows Best An army was at war against enemy troops. A command was given by the commander, “You go at my word.” The men replied, “But they are coming closer.” The commander repeated his order, “At my word, we move.” One of the soldiers,...
An army was at war against enemy troops. A command was given by the commander, “You go at my word.” The men replied, “But they are coming closer.” The commander repeated his order, “At my word, we move.” One of the soldiers, who was young and scared, said, “We are all going to get killed.” Yet the commander’s voice was calm, and he was not nervous at all as he said again, “No, we move at my word.”
The soldiers saw that the commander was cool and relaxed. They watched as the enemies advanced so close that they could be seen about half a block away. It looked as if it was all over for the brave soldiers. Yet as the enemy drew closer, suddenly there were great explosions, and the soldiers realized that the enemy had stepped into a minefield. Amazed, the soldiers then heard the commander say, “let’s go home, let’s go home, we won the battle.”
The night before the battle, the commander had some soldiers secretly set up the minefield. Like this army, we also are in a battle, and we are called to listen to and obey the command of our commander and Chief Jesus Christ, even if at times it doesn’t seem for the moment like a good idea. Jesus knows best, and He knows why we should do what He says because we have limited knowledge while He is unlimited.]]>83all_knowing,army,jesus,listening-practicefalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/29-they-always-say-goodbye-before-they-fly-away--51033365
The church was filled with people, yet as the minister gave his sermon, only a few truly listened. Had they heard the lesson, they would have learned that we need to help other people because we never know if the person we might be helping is actually an angel in disguise.
“Angels?” said one little boy to his sister, “How can you know if someone is really an angel?” His sister thought for a while, then replied, “Because they always say goodbye before they fly away.”
As the boy left the church with his family, his sister’s words stayed with him — they always say goodbye before they fly away. Over the next few months, the boy didn’t forget, and one day he saw a man in the street, dressed in rags and obviously in need of food. He tossed the man a buck and bought him some food — something he always did now when he saw someone who needed such help. As he turned to walk home, the man said, “Goodbye.”
The boy turned quickly back, eager to see if the man would fly away. But he didn’t. The man stayed exactly where he was, and the boy walked away, disappointed. Had he continued to watch, for just a little longer, the boy would have seen the man’s rags turn linen white as he flew up into the air.
More years passed. However, the boy didn’t forget. A teenager now, he saw a lady struggling with a heavy bag. She was trying to cross the street, right in the path of a speeding car.
The boy saw what was about to happen, and he ran up to her and pushed her out of the car’s path. The lady was safe, but unfortunately, the boy was not — he’d taken the full impact of the collision.
As he was breathing his last breaths, he saw angels and noticed that each one was familiar. One was the lady he had just saved. Another was the homeless man in rags. There were many more, and each revealed themself to be a person the boy had helped over the years. They smiled at him and said, “Hello.” The boy had helped so many people. Not all were angels, but many were.
I wonder, how many angels have you helped, thinking it was just a person in need?]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/51033365Thu, 25 Aug 2022 23:35:46 +0000Harris KakoulidesChapter 29 They Always Say Goodbye Before They Fly Away The church was filled with people, yet as the minister gave his sermon, only a few truly listened. Had they heard the lesson, they would have learned that we need to help other people because we...
The church was filled with people, yet as the minister gave his sermon, only a few truly listened. Had they heard the lesson, they would have learned that we need to help other people because we never know if the person we might be helping is actually an angel in disguise.
“Angels?” said one little boy to his sister, “How can you know if someone is really an angel?” His sister thought for a while, then replied, “Because they always say goodbye before they fly away.”
As the boy left the church with his family, his sister’s words stayed with him — they always say goodbye before they fly away. Over the next few months, the boy didn’t forget, and one day he saw a man in the street, dressed in rags and obviously in need of food. He tossed the man a buck and bought him some food — something he always did now when he saw someone who needed such help. As he turned to walk home, the man said, “Goodbye.”
The boy turned quickly back, eager to see if the man would fly away. But he didn’t. The man stayed exactly where he was, and the boy walked away, disappointed. Had he continued to watch, for just a little longer, the boy would have seen the man’s rags turn linen white as he flew up into the air.
More years passed. However, the boy didn’t forget. A teenager now, he saw a lady struggling with a heavy bag. She was trying to cross the street, right in the path of a speeding car.
The boy saw what was about to happen, and he ran up to her and pushed her out of the car’s path. The lady was safe, but unfortunately, the boy was not — he’d taken the full impact of the collision.
As he was breathing his last breaths, he saw angels and noticed that each one was familiar. One was the lady he had just saved. Another was the homeless man in rags. There were many more, and each revealed themself to be a person the boy had helped over the years. They smiled at him and said, “Hello.” The boy had helped so many people. Not all were angels, but many were.
I wonder, how many angels have you helped, thinking it was just a person in need?]]>138angels,boy,church,death,girl,hospitable,jesus,need,short-storiesfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/28-the-rose--51033232The Rose
There was a rose among many thorns in the garden of the King’s house. The beautiful rose appeared on the very day the King’s wife disappeared, and every morning, the King would look out at the rose and weep. Knights were sent out day and night to search for the queen, but despite looking everywhere, she could not be found.
One morning, looking upon the rose, the King noticed droplets of water cloaking the petals like tears. He was deeply touched, thinking, As I weep, the rose cries with me. It was quite mysterious, especially as the season for roses was drawing to a end, yet this one continued to bloom. One day as he went outside to look at the rose, he paused when he saw one of the maids looking at the flower. He watched as the maid talked to the rose and laughed at it. Why would a person laugh at such an amazing rose? he thought. He felt very upset by the maid’s behavior.
Over the next week, the King saw the maid speak often to the rose and overheard her saying to it that she would never be a queen again. Distressed by this, he began to wonder, is this woman a witch and is the rose my queen? His mind was in chaos as he fought off the thoughts. No, he finally decided, the maid is just crazy, talking to the plant. Time passed, and the King was surprised to realize he was growing very fond of the maid.
Fondness grew into attraction and soon he planned to make her his queen. When the morning of their wedding arrived, the King saw that the rose was withering, and droplets of tears were flowing from it with a sobbing sound. He was deeply saddened to see the rose beginning to die, and wishing to hold it he reached out his hand to pull it close only to be cut by the thorns. Blood dripped from his hand onto the rose. The spell was broken, and the rose immediately turned back into his lost queen.
Overjoyed, he asked his dear wife what had happened, and she told him that the maid was indeed a witch. Wanting the king for herself, the witch had cast a powerful spell to place the queen as a rose amongst thorns.

The king sent an order to find and apprehend the maid, but she was nowhere to be found. All they did find was a black withered rose in her bedroom. When the King had shed his blood for his beloved queen, not only had the spell broken, it also had been reversed, sending the evil back to the witch and releasing his beloved wife forever.Jesus can save those in sin who are under Satan’s spell..]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/51033232Thu, 25 Aug 2022 23:20:18 +0000Harris KakoulidesChapter 28 The Rose The Rose There was a rose among many thorns in the garden of the King’s house. The beautiful rose appeared on the very day the King’s wife disappeared, and every morning, the King would look out at the rose and weep. Knights were...The Rose
There was a rose among many thorns in the garden of the King’s house. The beautiful rose appeared on the very day the King’s wife disappeared, and every morning, the King would look out at the rose and weep. Knights were sent out day and night to search for the queen, but despite looking everywhere, she could not be found.
One morning, looking upon the rose, the King noticed droplets of water cloaking the petals like tears. He was deeply touched, thinking, As I weep, the rose cries with me. It was quite mysterious, especially as the season for roses was drawing to a end, yet this one continued to bloom. One day as he went outside to look at the rose, he paused when he saw one of the maids looking at the flower. He watched as the maid talked to the rose and laughed at it. Why would a person laugh at such an amazing rose? he thought. He felt very upset by the maid’s behavior.
Over the next week, the King saw the maid speak often to the rose and overheard her saying to it that she would never be a queen again. Distressed by this, he began to wonder, is this woman a witch and is the rose my queen? His mind was in chaos as he fought off the thoughts. No, he finally decided, the maid is just crazy, talking to the plant. Time passed, and the King was surprised to realize he was growing very fond of the maid.
Fondness grew into attraction and soon he planned to make her his queen. When the morning of their wedding arrived, the King saw that the rose was withering, and droplets of tears were flowing from it with a sobbing sound. He was deeply saddened to see the rose beginning to die, and wishing to hold it he reached out his hand to pull it close only to be cut by the thorns. Blood dripped from his hand onto the rose. The spell was broken, and the rose immediately turned back into his lost queen.
Overjoyed, he asked his dear wife what had happened, and she told him that the maid was indeed a witch. Wanting the king for herself, the witch had cast a powerful spell to place the queen as a rose amongst thorns.

The king sent an order to find and apprehend the maid, but she was nowhere to be found. All they did find was a black withered rose in her bedroom. When the King had shed his blood for his beloved queen, not only had the spell broken, it also had been reversed, sending the evil back to the witch and releasing his beloved wife forever.Jesus can save those in sin who are under Satan’s spell..]]>149fairy-tales,jesus,king,knights,queen,rose,short-storiesfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/27-the-unseen-gift--51033115There was once a man who was given a gift of untold worth.Yet, instead of looking inside the gift box, he became captivated by the pretty string and the colored box. He looked at the wonderful colors — red, blue, purple, gold and silver and said, “Wow, what amazing colors.”
He looked and felt the texture of the box and the string. “It feels so soft,” he said, “I’m happy just with the box and the string. Why do I have to waste my time to look inside?”
As the years passed by, the man never opened the box to see what was inside but instead spent all his time looking at the string and the box. In time, the box decayed, and moths ate the string. The gift inside remained unseen, shining its light for no one to see. All that was visible was the ugly box and moth-eaten string, both fading away. The gift is like a diamond in an ugly rock after a volcano eruption. Or fossils in muddy clay.
When the box and string became worse and completely lost their beauty, they were thrown away. The man had forgotten that there had been something inside. In many ways, we are like this. When we don’t know what treasures we hold, we focus instead on imperfection. We do not see the perfect work of Christ in them.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/51033115Thu, 25 Aug 2022 23:05:03 +0000Harris KakoulidesThe Unseen Gift There was once a man who was given a gift of untold worth.Yet, instead of looking inside the gift box, he became captivated by the pretty string and the colored box. He looked at the wonderful colors — red, blue, purple, gold and...There was once a man who was given a gift of untold worth.Yet, instead of looking inside the gift box, he became captivated by the pretty string and the colored box. He looked at the wonderful colors — red, blue, purple, gold and silver and said, “Wow, what amazing colors.”
He looked and felt the texture of the box and the string. “It feels so soft,” he said, “I’m happy just with the box and the string. Why do I have to waste my time to look inside?”
As the years passed by, the man never opened the box to see what was inside but instead spent all his time looking at the string and the box. In time, the box decayed, and moths ate the string. The gift inside remained unseen, shining its light for no one to see. All that was visible was the ugly box and moth-eaten string, both fading away. The gift is like a diamond in an ugly rock after a volcano eruption. Or fossils in muddy clay.
When the box and string became worse and completely lost their beauty, they were thrown away. The man had forgotten that there had been something inside. In many ways, we are like this. When we don’t know what treasures we hold, we focus instead on imperfection. We do not see the perfect work of Christ in them.]]>82gift,man,short-storiesfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/26-to-reach-a-star--51033046Once, a little girl reached out her hand to touch a star, yet found it so far. She then reached to touch a cloud and saw that it was also too far. She reached to touch her father’s beard and, luckily, could touch it. She understood that no matter how far it was for her to reach, there would come a time when she could reach. As the years passed by, she grew to the age of four and saw a mist that covered the land. So heavenly was the mist that she thought to herself, I see the cloud coming down, it’s just like my Father’s beard. So she touched it with her hand and said, “In time, I will touch the star which, like my Father’s beard and the cloud, came to me.’ As she became older, aged fifteen years, those thoughts never left her mind—the star will come to me. Then, one day, just by chance, a piece of stone from a meteor hit her yard, and she saw what she had wanted to see for so long. The moral of the story is, never lose your faith. The things that seem far from your reach might be brought to you by God.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/51033046Thu, 25 Aug 2022 22:50:21 +0000Harris KakoulidesTo Reach a Star Once, a little girl reached out her hand to touch a star, yet found it so far. She then reached to touch a cloud and saw that it was also too far. She reached to touch her father’s beard and, luckily, could touch it. She understood...Once, a little girl reached out her hand to touch a star, yet found it so far. She then reached to touch a cloud and saw that it was also too far. She reached to touch her father’s beard and, luckily, could touch it. She understood that no matter how far it was for her to reach, there would come a time when she could reach. As the years passed by, she grew to the age of four and saw a mist that covered the land. So heavenly was the mist that she thought to herself, I see the cloud coming down, it’s just like my Father’s beard. So she touched it with her hand and said, “In time, I will touch the star which, like my Father’s beard and the cloud, came to me.’ As she became older, aged fifteen years, those thoughts never left her mind—the star will come to me. Then, one day, just by chance, a piece of stone from a meteor hit her yard, and she saw what she had wanted to see for so long. The moral of the story is, never lose your faith. The things that seem far from your reach might be brought to you by God.]]>64faith,girl,god,hope,starfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/25-the-postman-and-the-dog--51032931
When I got saved 21 years ago, I sat down with a retired postman who told me a story that I didn’t understand at the time but now I have found it very useful in my Christian walk. He began by telling me that the devil has no teeth. Then he went on by telling me that once while he was taking his early routes as a mailman, he suddenly saw a dog which came after him. It was a Rottweiler. He was a monster in size. He started to run, but he felt the dog was getting closer to him, ready to devour him if he could catch him. He ran for more than a mile, but the dog was still after him. Finally, he saw an alley and decided to hide there. However, it didn’t prove to be a good idea. There was only one exit in the alley, and the dog was in front of it. The postman was scared to death. His biggest fear was the dog’s teeth. He imagined the dog taking a chunk out of his Flesh which would wipe him out. As the dog was ready to jump on him, he barked. The postman was amazed to see that the dog had no teeth. Suddenly all his fear was gone. He was able to think more clearly with no fear. When the postman reached the only exit, the dog tried to bite him. However, all he felt was the pressure of the dog’s gums. This wasn’t as scary as he had imagined in the first place.The devil is just like this dog. Therefore, we should not fear the devil, for Jesus shattered his teeth when he went on the cross and defeated death by His resurrection from the dead.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/51032931Thu, 25 Aug 2022 22:31:23 +0000Harris KakoulidesChapter 25 Postman and the Dog When I got saved 21 years ago, I sat down with a retired postman who told me a story that I didn’t understand at the time but now I have found it very useful in my Christian walk. He began by telling me that the devil...
When I got saved 21 years ago, I sat down with a retired postman who told me a story that I didn’t understand at the time but now I have found it very useful in my Christian walk. He began by telling me that the devil has no teeth. Then he went on by telling me that once while he was taking his early routes as a mailman, he suddenly saw a dog which came after him. It was a Rottweiler. He was a monster in size. He started to run, but he felt the dog was getting closer to him, ready to devour him if he could catch him. He ran for more than a mile, but the dog was still after him. Finally, he saw an alley and decided to hide there. However, it didn’t prove to be a good idea. There was only one exit in the alley, and the dog was in front of it. The postman was scared to death. His biggest fear was the dog’s teeth. He imagined the dog taking a chunk out of his Flesh which would wipe him out. As the dog was ready to jump on him, he barked. The postman was amazed to see that the dog had no teeth. Suddenly all his fear was gone. He was able to think more clearly with no fear. When the postman reached the only exit, the dog tried to bite him. However, all he felt was the pressure of the dog’s gums. This wasn’t as scary as he had imagined in the first place.The devil is just like this dog. Therefore, we should not fear the devil, for Jesus shattered his teeth when he went on the cross and defeated death by His resurrection from the dead.]]>112dog,postman,short-storiesfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/24-i-love-you--51027001I Love You ❤️
Once upon a time, there was a man with no love in his heart. His wife, kids, or even the dog, did not find any bond with him over the years. His bitterness towards his family was so intense that his wife could not remember the last time she had heard the three words, “I love you,” from him. Therefore, she prepared herself for four magical words, “I want a divorce,” or if that was not going to happen, the least she was expecting to hear were two dreadful yet comforting words, “He’s dead,” from her kids and in-laws one day. Without love, things were so bad for the family that the kids had to watch TV quietly without uttering a word while quelling their laughs. The dog also had learned to bark in silence. They did it to avoid listening to his awful words filled with cursing, hate, anger, and rage. One day, his wife went to his office to give him food. He ate that piece of chicken, which his wife had brought while still managing to curse and shout at her. Suddenly, he choked and fell like a dead man on the floor. As he opened his eyes, he saw the judge of heaven who asked him, “Why should I let you in?” As the man thought hard for reasons to be let into heaven, he heard the sound of those being tortured in hell. He thought about how he’d treated his mom, dad, wife, kids, and even the dog. The tears welled in his eyes and fell like droplets, hitting the clouds of heaven. He also heard voices and prayers from his wife and kids pleading to Jesus Christ to give him “a second chance.” When he listened to their incredible kindness, he said, “Lord, I should not be let into heaven, hell is my place, for I don’t even deserve to be saved by grace, and I don’t deserve another chance. But if you give me another chance at life, I will be a different man to my wife, Mom, kids, and even the dog. I will be a Christian and serve you as I should. I will not curse. I will read your word, pray and go to church.” As the judge saw the truthfulness of his word, blood fell from his hands and feet, and He said, “I am sending you back, and I”m giving you another chance at Grace but be warned of your actions.” At that moment, the man woke from his sleep and saw his wife in tears and said to her, “I love you.” At that the sound of those words — I love you —she fainted and fell on the floor.

When she awoke, hardly believing what she’d heard, she asked him, “What were the words you said?” He gladly repeated, “I love you. And I love the kids, the dog, and the rest of our family. I decided to be a Christian truly by heart, this time that would be different from before.” So, although he had previously been a Christian, it was by name, not by action. Unfortunately, though, not all people have the same chance given to this man. We are taught in the Bible that when one dies, our judgment is assured. Yet this man, perhaps through his heart-felt repentance, was gifted with another chance to right his wrongs. Now, he loves the sound of the dog barking and his children’s laughter when they watch the television with the sound turned up to the fullest. And he loves his wife, who no longer entertains thoughts of divorce. The only thing she wants to hear is her husband’s words when he says, I love you, which he happily repeats every morning, noon, and night that ends.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/51027001Thu, 25 Aug 2022 13:10:54 +0000Harris KakoulidesChapter 24 I love You I Love You ❤️ Once upon a time, there was a man with no love in his heart. His wife, kids, or even the dog, did not find any bond with him over the years. His bitterness towards his family was so intense that his wife could not...I Love You ❤️
Once upon a time, there was a man with no love in his heart. His wife, kids, or even the dog, did not find any bond with him over the years. His bitterness towards his family was so intense that his wife could not remember the last time she had heard the three words, “I love you,” from him. Therefore, she prepared herself for four magical words, “I want a divorce,” or if that was not going to happen, the least she was expecting to hear were two dreadful yet comforting words, “He’s dead,” from her kids and in-laws one day. Without love, things were so bad for the family that the kids had to watch TV quietly without uttering a word while quelling their laughs. The dog also had learned to bark in silence. They did it to avoid listening to his awful words filled with cursing, hate, anger, and rage. One day, his wife went to his office to give him food. He ate that piece of chicken, which his wife had brought while still managing to curse and shout at her. Suddenly, he choked and fell like a dead man on the floor. As he opened his eyes, he saw the judge of heaven who asked him, “Why should I let you in?” As the man thought hard for reasons to be let into heaven, he heard the sound of those being tortured in hell. He thought about how he’d treated his mom, dad, wife, kids, and even the dog. The tears welled in his eyes and fell like droplets, hitting the clouds of heaven. He also heard voices and prayers from his wife and kids pleading to Jesus Christ to give him “a second chance.” When he listened to their incredible kindness, he said, “Lord, I should not be let into heaven, hell is my place, for I don’t even deserve to be saved by grace, and I don’t deserve another chance. But if you give me another chance at life, I will be a different man to my wife, Mom, kids, and even the dog. I will be a Christian and serve you as I should. I will not curse. I will read your word, pray and go to church.” As the judge saw the truthfulness of his word, blood fell from his hands and feet, and He said, “I am sending you back, and I”m giving you another chance at Grace but be warned of your actions.” At that moment, the man woke from his sleep and saw his wife in tears and said to her, “I love you.” At that the sound of those words — I love you —she fainted and fell on the floor.

When she awoke, hardly believing what she’d heard, she asked him, “What were the words you said?” He gladly repeated, “I love you. And I love the kids, the dog, and the rest of our family. I decided to be a Christian truly by heart, this time that would be different from before.” So, although he had previously been a Christian, it was by name, not by action. Unfortunately, though, not all people have the same chance given to this man. We are taught in the Bible that when one dies, our judgment is assured. Yet this man, perhaps through his heart-felt repentance, was gifted with another chance to right his wrongs. Now, he loves the sound of the dog barking and his children’s laughter when they watch the television with the sound turned up to the fullest. And he loves his wife, who no longer entertains thoughts of divorce. The only thing she wants to hear is her husband’s words when he says, I love you, which he happily repeats every morning, noon, and night that ends.]]>191christian,hate,love,scorgiefalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/23-the-spider-and-fly--51026807
There was once a group of flies flying around near a spider’s web.“Come closer,” said the spider to one of the flies as he flew around the web.The fly said, “I will not be trapped by you,” and he flew away.
So the spider tried to catch another fly saying, “Come closer, and we can be friends.” But the other fly said that he’d never trust a black widow and flew away.
One of the flies heard the other fly call the spider a widow, and knowing the Bible, she wanted to follow her religion in a pure, undefiled way. So she said to herself, “I will help this widow in need”.
The little fly flew closer to the web, and the spider threw its web and caught her. The spider was ready to eat her, but before she did, she wanted to know why the fly had come so close to the web. The fly told her, “You are a widow in need, so I did what was needed. I will pray for your soul so that you can find a good husband and be a widow no more.”At that moment, another spider got too close to the black widow’s web, and she caught him. The widow now had a husband. Seeing that her prayer for the widow had been answered, the little fly rejoiced. The widow was filled with compassion for the fly and she released her unharmed. The fly knew that it always pays to do what is right, even if it threatens your life.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/51026807Thu, 25 Aug 2022 12:45:31 +0000Harris KakoulidesChapter 23 The Spider and the Fly There was once a group of flies flying around near a spider’s web.“Come closer,” said the spider to one of the flies as he flew around the web.The fly said, “I will not be trapped by you,” and he flew away. So the...
There was once a group of flies flying around near a spider’s web.“Come closer,” said the spider to one of the flies as he flew around the web.The fly said, “I will not be trapped by you,” and he flew away.
So the spider tried to catch another fly saying, “Come closer, and we can be friends.” But the other fly said that he’d never trust a black widow and flew away.
One of the flies heard the other fly call the spider a widow, and knowing the Bible, she wanted to follow her religion in a pure, undefiled way. So she said to herself, “I will help this widow in need”.
The little fly flew closer to the web, and the spider threw its web and caught her. The spider was ready to eat her, but before she did, she wanted to know why the fly had come so close to the web. The fly told her, “You are a widow in need, so I did what was needed. I will pray for your soul so that you can find a good husband and be a widow no more.”At that moment, another spider got too close to the black widow’s web, and she caught him. The widow now had a husband. Seeing that her prayer for the widow had been answered, the little fly rejoiced. The widow was filled with compassion for the fly and she released her unharmed. The fly knew that it always pays to do what is right, even if it threatens your life.]]>85flies,fly,short-stories,spiderfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/22-words-of-a-clown--51026734
They say a picture is worth a thousand words but sometimes a smile in a picture could be a frown in the inside.
“Even in laughter the heart may sorrow, And the end of mirth may be grief.”
— Prov 14:13 (NKJV)
Words of a Clown
Looking at my mirror I looked and saw a clown , which laughed and made everyone laugh who came in contact with him. There is one who has joy, one who sees him may say. He knows how to laugh and make them laugh. As I continue to look , and wipe the makeup away . When everyone left I took a picture from my pocket and as I looked , I started to weep. One never knows what is behind everyone's mask. Only God and the one who wears it can tell. Like a clown many times we are wearing a mask. But thank God in his presence there is room for a frown that waits for the morning to smile.
.....Weeping may endure for a night, But joy comes in the morning.”
— Ps 30:5 (NKJV)]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/51026734Thu, 25 Aug 2022 12:32:09 +0000Harris KakoulidesChapter 22 Words of a Clown They say a picture is worth a thousand words but sometimes a smile in a picture could be a frown in the inside. “Even in laughter the heart may sorrow, And the end of mirth may be grief.” — Prov 14:13 (NKJV) Words of a...
They say a picture is worth a thousand words but sometimes a smile in a picture could be a frown in the inside.
“Even in laughter the heart may sorrow, And the end of mirth may be grief.”
— Prov 14:13 (NKJV)
Words of a Clown
Looking at my mirror I looked and saw a clown , which laughed and made everyone laugh who came in contact with him. There is one who has joy, one who sees him may say. He knows how to laugh and make them laugh. As I continue to look , and wipe the makeup away . When everyone left I took a picture from my pocket and as I looked , I started to weep. One never knows what is behind everyone's mask. Only God and the one who wears it can tell. Like a clown many times we are wearing a mask. But thank God in his presence there is room for a frown that waits for the morning to smile.
.....Weeping may endure for a night, But joy comes in the morning.”
— Ps 30:5 (NKJV)]]>70clown,god,laughter,makeup,sadnessfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/21-little-girl-s-dream--51024948There was once a little girl who loved her baby brother very much but since her parents were divorced. She would prayed that her parents would never gotten that divorce. Then Suddenly she fell asleep and had a dream. In that dream her parents didn't get divorce. And she was very happy, till she realized her brother was nowhere in sight, she looked everywhere for him but she couldn't find him. She asked her parents about her brother and they said ""what brother you are our only child" "And she wonder why she couldn't find him and her parents knew nothing about her baby brother? Till she remembered that her brother was her half blood brother from her stepdad. And waking up from her sleep, from there on she was happy that God allowed there to be a divorce so the one who she loved so dearly should be born.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/51024948Thu, 25 Aug 2022 07:42:23 +0000Harris KakoulidesChapter 21 Little Girl's Dream There was once a little girl who loved her baby brother very much but since her parents were divorced. She would prayed that her parents would never gotten that divorce. Then Suddenly she fell asleep and had a dream. In...There was once a little girl who loved her baby brother very much but since her parents were divorced. She would prayed that her parents would never gotten that divorce. Then Suddenly she fell asleep and had a dream. In that dream her parents didn't get divorce. And she was very happy, till she realized her brother was nowhere in sight, she looked everywhere for him but she couldn't find him. She asked her parents about her brother and they said ""what brother you are our only child" "And she wonder why she couldn't find him and her parents knew nothing about her baby brother? Till she remembered that her brother was her half blood brother from her stepdad. And waking up from her sleep, from there on she was happy that God allowed there to be a divorce so the one who she loved so dearly should be born.]]>50divorce,will_of_godfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/20-the-atheist-versus-god--51024552There was once a atheist who told his daughter to write on a piece of paper God is nowhere, and his daughter wrote God is now here. He did not know what his daughter wrote so he told his daughter “ I want you to read it real loud to me, and you keep on repeating the words. Even if I tell you to stop you will continue till you can't no more.” His daughter repeat it “God is now here, God is now here, God is now here.” He yelled at her to stop. But she yelled louder and her voice prevailed. At the hearing of this, the man ran out the door and saw a poster on the wall of a politician that read “ I am now here" . As he left from there and started walking he saw and heard a couple talking among themselves which the man told his wife , “that was the past but I am now here.” By now the words “ God is now here “ repeated over and over in his head. Covering his ears , didn't shut the words that was in his head. For God was showing himself to be real to this man who all his life, tried to suppress the existence of God. Standing at a cross road where the Streets I Am and Here meets, not knowing the name of the street he asked a elderly man “where am I" and the man replied “I am here “ and running again but hitting a pole , while he was rubbing his head. A teen with a boombox pass by him which by the way was hearing a rap where the rapper name GD was repeating the words “ I am here, I am here, I am here.” And his background singers would saying “GD is here , GD is here “ Which made the man run as quickly as he could to the quietest place he could think of which was the park.
And seeing a bench in the park the man sat down and a elderly woman sat next to him . And seeing the old lady pulling out a book he told her to read him something not knowing it was the Bible . She read
“"I was sought by those who did not ask for Me; I was found by those who did not seek Me. I said, 'Here I am, here I am,' To a nation that was not called by My name.” Isaiah 65:1
At the hearing of this The man fell on his knees to God and accepted Jesus Christ as his Lord and Savior .

The moral of the story is God does many things to get our attention and even if we play the death or the blind to try to suppress the truth of his existence we are only kidding ourselves, and one day you won't be able to run any longer.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/51024552Thu, 25 Aug 2022 06:23:31 +0000Harris KakoulidesChapter 20 Atheist Vs God There was once a atheist who told his daughter to write on a piece of paper God is nowhere, and his daughter wrote God is now here. He did not know what his daughter wrote so he told his daughter “ I want you to read it real...There was once a atheist who told his daughter to write on a piece of paper God is nowhere, and his daughter wrote God is now here. He did not know what his daughter wrote so he told his daughter “ I want you to read it real loud to me, and you keep on repeating the words. Even if I tell you to stop you will continue till you can't no more.” His daughter repeat it “God is now here, God is now here, God is now here.” He yelled at her to stop. But she yelled louder and her voice prevailed. At the hearing of this, the man ran out the door and saw a poster on the wall of a politician that read “ I am now here" . As he left from there and started walking he saw and heard a couple talking among themselves which the man told his wife , “that was the past but I am now here.” By now the words “ God is now here “ repeated over and over in his head. Covering his ears , didn't shut the words that was in his head. For God was showing himself to be real to this man who all his life, tried to suppress the existence of God. Standing at a cross road where the Streets I Am and Here meets, not knowing the name of the street he asked a elderly man “where am I" and the man replied “I am here “ and running again but hitting a pole , while he was rubbing his head. A teen with a boombox pass by him which by the way was hearing a rap where the rapper name GD was repeating the words “ I am here, I am here, I am here.” And his background singers would saying “GD is here , GD is here “ Which made the man run as quickly as he could to the quietest place he could think of which was the park.
And seeing a bench in the park the man sat down and a elderly woman sat next to him . And seeing the old lady pulling out a book he told her to read him something not knowing it was the Bible . She read
“"I was sought by those who did not ask for Me; I was found by those who did not seek Me. I said, 'Here I am, here I am,' To a nation that was not called by My name.” Isaiah 65:1
At the hearing of this The man fell on his knees to God and accepted Jesus Christ as his Lord and Savior .

The moral of the story is God does many things to get our attention and even if we play the death or the blind to try to suppress the truth of his existence we are only kidding ourselves, and one day you won't be able to run any longer.]]>143athiest,god,short-storiesfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/19-jesus-the-nicest-icest-friend-one-can-ever-know--51024514 A little bird which I heard before but never truly listen told me there is no one or nobody nicer then Jesus. The little bird voice sounded louder as the little preacher spoke the gospel so I shut the window not wanting to hear the little creature message for you and me. Then I looked to find a nicer person then Jesus if I could. I tried money but it flew away and never said goodbye. I looked in Fame but found only gossip in disguise. I look to lust and drugs but found only a empty meaningless void which can never be filled inside. And lastly the little bird which I did not want to hear was in front of my window knocking and ready to be heard. There's nobody nicer than Jesus who will filled the void, never leave you or let you go. Who paid the price for you and me. Though I knew the message to be true and wonder why I withstood so long a message that feels so good that Jesus is the nicest friend one can ever know.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/51024514Thu, 25 Aug 2022 06:11:14 +0000Harris KakoulidesThe Nicest Friend One Can Ever Know A little bird which I heard before but never truly listen told me there is no one or nobody nicer then Jesus. The little bird voice sounded louder as the little preacher spoke the gospel so I shut the window not... A little bird which I heard before but never truly listen told me there is no one or nobody nicer then Jesus. The little bird voice sounded louder as the little preacher spoke the gospel so I shut the window not wanting to hear the little creature message for you and me. Then I looked to find a nicer person then Jesus if I could. I tried money but it flew away and never said goodbye. I looked in Fame but found only gossip in disguise. I look to lust and drugs but found only a empty meaningless void which can never be filled inside. And lastly the little bird which I did not want to hear was in front of my window knocking and ready to be heard. There's nobody nicer than Jesus who will filled the void, never leave you or let you go. Who paid the price for you and me. Though I knew the message to be true and wonder why I withstood so long a message that feels so good that Jesus is the nicest friend one can ever know.]]>65bird,gospel,jesus,windowfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/18-doing-what-is-right--51023338
There was a Lady who was working a office job which she was told to tell lies for her boss a number of times . The moment came where she couldn't do it anymore because it started to bothered her conscience as her walk with the Lord got closer and she told her boss, I am a Christian and I can't tell lies for you anymore , so he told her “ I am sorry to see you let go but I'll call you if a other job is available were you don't have to lie” it seem to her when he told her this, it was nothing more than a mockery , because she could see the smirk on his face and she knew his ears usually turns red as he starts telling lies for she seen this before . The days passed and she was happy she did what was right but then weeks started to pass moreover she couldn't find a job as the bills and rent was soon to be due ,thoughts came to her head, should I had kept sinning against my conscience and God so I could keep this job, where is God when I do what is right? What she didn't know , God was at work in what she couldn't see. At that moment the phone rang to her surprise it was her former employer who told her we need a honest person working for us who can do accounting and I had you in mind seeing you are a real christian and won't let us down .We will pay you 3 times the amount you use to get pay if you say yes…..]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/51023338Thu, 25 Aug 2022 02:25:02 +0000Harris KakoulidesChapter 18 Doing What is Right There was a Lady who was working a office job which she was told to tell lies for her boss a number of times . The moment came where she couldn't do it anymore because it started to bothered her conscience as her walk...
There was a Lady who was working a office job which she was told to tell lies for her boss a number of times . The moment came where she couldn't do it anymore because it started to bothered her conscience as her walk with the Lord got closer and she told her boss, I am a Christian and I can't tell lies for you anymore , so he told her “ I am sorry to see you let go but I'll call you if a other job is available were you don't have to lie” it seem to her when he told her this, it was nothing more than a mockery , because she could see the smirk on his face and she knew his ears usually turns red as he starts telling lies for she seen this before . The days passed and she was happy she did what was right but then weeks started to pass moreover she couldn't find a job as the bills and rent was soon to be due ,thoughts came to her head, should I had kept sinning against my conscience and God so I could keep this job, where is God when I do what is right? What she didn't know , God was at work in what she couldn't see. At that moment the phone rang to her surprise it was her former employer who told her we need a honest person working for us who can do accounting and I had you in mind seeing you are a real christian and won't let us down .We will pay you 3 times the amount you use to get pay if you say yes…..]]>76honest,lieing,short-storiesfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/17-the-waiting-queen--51023256
Ten maidens were chosen to compete so one could be the queen to a king which no one knew, only what one could read from a book which was ascribe to this king was known. One of the maidens in seeing the length of the book and opening the first pages said his rules are way too strict and closing the book she walked away mumbling the words his laws no one can keep so why even try.
The second maiden yelled when reading the book there is a prophecy that the king is going to die for his subjects who can't keep the laws at that she said I don't need no one to die for me, I am way too good and slamming the book on the floor, she rejected the king.
The Third hearing what was said of this king and not understanding what was said if his laws are too strict moreover, he is going to die. How can I be his queen? And sitting down as one ponders on something profound thought hard, then not wanting to sook it in said nothing then left with a confused mind.
The fourth stood reading as she was reading a novel with a great ending. Her heart pounding as she fell in love with the story, the king and his laws. I not leaving anytime soon she said and here I stand waiting for my king. The 5th mocked her there must be something wrong with your head, if you decide to stay. And leaving she laughed at her calling her a fool for staying and not leaving like the rest. The sixth said I am staying too let’s see who can wait the longest for the king. For my heart pounds for him as yours.
The seventh and eighth maidens said on reading a little more than those who was previous there we are told if we do not forsake all we cannot be his disciples. That we have to leave all, to be with this king. We love this present world too much to stay. So, leaving but still feeling a respect for those who stood and feeling a fondness for the king left in tears as one who is torn between two lovers but choosing the world rather than the priceless king.

So, the 9th and the 10th also decided to stay but as the king linger in his coming the 6th and the 9th fell asleep in their waiting and seeing he wasn’t going to come anytime soon said let’s go home for the desire to sleep is too strong and that king is not coming anytime soon. So, the 4th and the 10th stood waiting for their king, their heart beating for the king who died for them. But only one could be queen. The tenth started singing hymns in honor of the king, but then felt shame and embracement as the subjects began to stare at what she did so, quietly she sat but still thinking of him. And the 4th imaging herself as queen with the king began to sing with no shame as she thought hard of her king.
When the subjects started to stare, she sang louder, some of the subjects mocked saying and she thinks she will be queen, it’s been 2000 years that passed since he died, rose and ascended to heaven, like he will come any time soon. When hearing the mocking the 10th joined in and also mocked the waiting queen. At the same time some in the crowd began to throw stones at the suffering queen. In pain and suffering she wept but her love for her king was like a fire that could not be quenched. If I would die, I would die for my king who died for me. As everything seem over as the subjects all started hurting the queen, a loud sound of a trumpet was heard followed by a loud voice that cause everyone to tremble saying Here comes the king for his waiting and ready bride. As she looked at her bloody garment, for in her mind this was no way to meet her king, she saw it become whiter than fresh snow on a snowing day. And at that moment she knew without any doubt she was the future queen, who stood waiting with no shame for her king. And like this waiting queen, the church waits for her king Jesus Christ. Even so come Lord Jesus. Alleluia]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/51023256Thu, 25 Aug 2022 02:05:22 +0000Harris KakoulidesChapter 17 The Waiting Queen Ten maidens were chosen to compete so one could be the queen to a king which no one knew, only what one could read from a book which was ascribe to this king was known. One of the maidens in seeing the length of the book...
Ten maidens were chosen to compete so one could be the queen to a king which no one knew, only what one could read from a book which was ascribe to this king was known. One of the maidens in seeing the length of the book and opening the first pages said his rules are way too strict and closing the book she walked away mumbling the words his laws no one can keep so why even try.
The second maiden yelled when reading the book there is a prophecy that the king is going to die for his subjects who can't keep the laws at that she said I don't need no one to die for me, I am way too good and slamming the book on the floor, she rejected the king.
The Third hearing what was said of this king and not understanding what was said if his laws are too strict moreover, he is going to die. How can I be his queen? And sitting down as one ponders on something profound thought hard, then not wanting to sook it in said nothing then left with a confused mind.
The fourth stood reading as she was reading a novel with a great ending. Her heart pounding as she fell in love with the story, the king and his laws. I not leaving anytime soon she said and here I stand waiting for my king. The 5th mocked her there must be something wrong with your head, if you decide to stay. And leaving she laughed at her calling her a fool for staying and not leaving like the rest. The sixth said I am staying too let’s see who can wait the longest for the king. For my heart pounds for him as yours.
The seventh and eighth maidens said on reading a little more than those who was previous there we are told if we do not forsake all we cannot be his disciples. That we have to leave all, to be with this king. We love this present world too much to stay. So, leaving but still feeling a respect for those who stood and feeling a fondness for the king left in tears as one who is torn between two lovers but choosing the world rather than the priceless king.

So, the 9th and the 10th also decided to stay but as the king linger in his coming the 6th and the 9th fell asleep in their waiting and seeing he wasn’t going to come anytime soon said let’s go home for the desire to sleep is too strong and that king is not coming anytime soon. So, the 4th and the 10th stood waiting for their king, their heart beating for the king who died for them. But only one could be queen. The tenth started singing hymns in honor of the king, but then felt shame and embracement as the subjects began to stare at what she did so, quietly she sat but still thinking of him. And the 4th imaging herself as queen with the king began to sing with no shame as she thought hard of her king.
When the subjects started to stare, she sang louder, some of the subjects mocked saying and she thinks she will be queen, it’s been 2000 years that passed since he died, rose and ascended to heaven, like he will come any time soon. When hearing the mocking the 10th joined in and also mocked the waiting queen. At the same time some in the crowd began to throw stones at the suffering queen. In pain and suffering she wept but her love for her king was like a fire that could not be quenched. If I would die, I would die for my king who died for me. As everything seem over as the subjects all started hurting the queen, a loud sound of a trumpet was heard followed by a loud voice that cause everyone to tremble saying Here comes the king for his waiting and ready bride. As she looked at her bloody garment, for in her mind this was no way to meet her king, she saw it become whiter than fresh snow on a snowing day. And at that moment she knew without any doubt she was the future queen, who stood waiting with no shame for her king. And like this waiting queen, the church waits for her king Jesus Christ. Even so come Lord Jesus. Alleluia]]>232bride,jesus,king,queen,waiting,weddingfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/16-story-of-a-letter--51023159An Old Man in his 90’s wrote a letter to his beloved wife before he was to pass away feeling the time was soon approaching and, in this letter, he poured his love but forgot to write to who it was from and who was to receive it. The Letter had no address and was mailed. As the Old man closed his eyes to pass to the next life which awaits us all, he thought what a surprise his wife was to receive when she received a letter from him after his passing. His Wife never receive the letter and the letter was sent to a house where a woman was about to commit suicide but before she was to drink all her sleeping pills decided to read the strange looking letter with no address and no sender, as she read it, she thought to herself this is a letter of God pouring his love towards me and the desire to end her life was gone so she took the letter, sealed it up and put it again in the mail for another to be bless as she was. The Letter next visit was to a man who lost his family in a car crash and couldn’t be console but started taking the bottle again for before he had his family, he was a drunk and like a dog return to his vomit, so this man returns to his beer. As he was reading the odd letter with no address and no sender, he slammed the bottle towards the wall fell on his knees crying to the Lord “What I must do to be saved”. And feeling a warm love by the reading of the letter seeing the phrase “The Love of Jesus pours like rain” said I’m going to church. Feeling bless by the letter he sealed it and send it back to the mailbox. The next person to receive this letter was an orphan who found it in the trash at the orphanage who did not feel love for the years she was in this place but at the reading of the letter she felt a love which she could not explain so she kept the letter holding it to her heart as she would hug her mom and dad who was nowhere to be seen. The Letter kept her through those years of misery till she was old and before her death, she rewrote the words of the letter and had over 1,000,000 copies sent with no address and no sender. The words of this letter effecting lives after lives touching people in their most found need. Showing them of a love that goes beyond understanding. And like this letter, the Bible is a love letter from God to us telling us about his love towards us in words which apart from it cannot be explain.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/51023159Thu, 25 Aug 2022 01:49:57 +0000Harris KakoulidesStory of a Letter An Old Man in his 90’s wrote a letter to his beloved wife before he was to pass away feeling the time was soon approaching and, in this letter, he poured his love but forgot to write to who it was from and who was to receive it. The...An Old Man in his 90’s wrote a letter to his beloved wife before he was to pass away feeling the time was soon approaching and, in this letter, he poured his love but forgot to write to who it was from and who was to receive it. The Letter had no address and was mailed. As the Old man closed his eyes to pass to the next life which awaits us all, he thought what a surprise his wife was to receive when she received a letter from him after his passing. His Wife never receive the letter and the letter was sent to a house where a woman was about to commit suicide but before she was to drink all her sleeping pills decided to read the strange looking letter with no address and no sender, as she read it, she thought to herself this is a letter of God pouring his love towards me and the desire to end her life was gone so she took the letter, sealed it up and put it again in the mail for another to be bless as she was. The Letter next visit was to a man who lost his family in a car crash and couldn’t be console but started taking the bottle again for before he had his family, he was a drunk and like a dog return to his vomit, so this man returns to his beer. As he was reading the odd letter with no address and no sender, he slammed the bottle towards the wall fell on his knees crying to the Lord “What I must do to be saved”. And feeling a warm love by the reading of the letter seeing the phrase “The Love of Jesus pours like rain” said I’m going to church. Feeling bless by the letter he sealed it and send it back to the mailbox. The next person to receive this letter was an orphan who found it in the trash at the orphanage who did not feel love for the years she was in this place but at the reading of the letter she felt a love which she could not explain so she kept the letter holding it to her heart as she would hug her mom and dad who was nowhere to be seen. The Letter kept her through those years of misery till she was old and before her death, she rewrote the words of the letter and had over 1,000,000 copies sent with no address and no sender. The words of this letter effecting lives after lives touching people in their most found need. Showing them of a love that goes beyond understanding. And like this letter, the Bible is a love letter from God to us telling us about his love towards us in words which apart from it cannot be explain.]]>140bible,change-your-life,letter,short_storyfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/15-waiting-for-something-to-happen--51022789
I was told to wait on a mountain to move. As I looked at the mountain which size was too enormous to imagine it will move. The height seem to touch the clouds, as I looked at the length , which seem as wide as the ocean. And I thought this is surely impossible, this mountain will never be moved. Then I wonder at the still small voice of the one who told me to wait. I saw his hands holds the universe in its place. And for my sins they were pierce through. His words never failed in all his promises. And as I was lost in The wonder of him. I didn't notice the Earth begin to shake, the mountain beginning to crumble in pieces till it was no more. The only thing that was left, was a small stone in a shape of a cross with the words" I did more than just move a mountain".]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/51022789Thu, 25 Aug 2022 00:40:34 +0000Harris KakoulidesChapter 15 Waiting for Something to Happen I was told to wait on a mountain to move. As I looked at the mountain which size was too enormous to imagine it will move. The height seem to touch the clouds, as I looked at the length , which seem as wide...
I was told to wait on a mountain to move. As I looked at the mountain which size was too enormous to imagine it will move. The height seem to touch the clouds, as I looked at the length , which seem as wide as the ocean. And I thought this is surely impossible, this mountain will never be moved. Then I wonder at the still small voice of the one who told me to wait. I saw his hands holds the universe in its place. And for my sins they were pierce through. His words never failed in all his promises. And as I was lost in The wonder of him. I didn't notice the Earth begin to shake, the mountain beginning to crumble in pieces till it was no more. The only thing that was left, was a small stone in a shape of a cross with the words" I did more than just move a mountain".]]>54cross,mountain,short-stories,waiting_on_godfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/14-one-moment-of-sin--51022693
There was once a man who was delivered from drugs through a personal relationship with Jesus ,while serving the Lord he got married with a very lovely lady, got a high paying job. Everything seemed wonderful and his life could not seem better, till he opened the door for one moment of sin. He figured out what harm would one needle inject in my vein would do the only problem was he did not know that was a used needle used by someone who had AIDS.The next day every things seem normal, he went to work as usual. But did not expect a drug examination which was done on his job that day, he failed the blood test and was fired. Disappointed at just what happen he went home. And his wife wanting to console him at that time romance him and they went to bed. As he went in search of a job, he swore to himself he would never use drugs again. Around that time his wife gave him the news that she was pregnant. He found a job weeks later which he had to take a blood test which came out he was HIV positive. Not knowing how to face his wife that he gave her HIV and the baby which she carried was most likely infected. He ran away from his house and became a homeless addict which couldn't forgive himself for all the evil that one moment of sin cause. Month started to pass, and he saw a man that he knew who was his pastor thinking he was not going to recognize him he passed by him but the pastor did recognize him. And he called him by his name. He pretended he was someone else, but the Pastor said I know you Frank and he turned around thinking he was going to tell him the worst. The pastor started by telling him Lisa still loves you and she wants you home. At hearing this he told the pastor what he done, and the Pastor said Lisa knows and she forgives you. Get back on your feet. We will be on your side as you get help, but I want you to know that there is someone who loves you too. Overjoyed that he was still loved by his wife he wonder who would love me too, then Pastor answered Jesus loves you and he wants you back. At that Frank fell into tears and gave back his life to Christ.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/51022693Thu, 25 Aug 2022 00:30:10 +0000Harris KakoulidesChapter 14 One Moment of Sin There was once a man who was delivered from drugs through a personal relationship with Jesus ,while serving the Lord he got married with a very lovely lady, got a high paying job. Everything seemed wonderful and his life...
There was once a man who was delivered from drugs through a personal relationship with Jesus ,while serving the Lord he got married with a very lovely lady, got a high paying job. Everything seemed wonderful and his life could not seem better, till he opened the door for one moment of sin. He figured out what harm would one needle inject in my vein would do the only problem was he did not know that was a used needle used by someone who had AIDS.The next day every things seem normal, he went to work as usual. But did not expect a drug examination which was done on his job that day, he failed the blood test and was fired. Disappointed at just what happen he went home. And his wife wanting to console him at that time romance him and they went to bed. As he went in search of a job, he swore to himself he would never use drugs again. Around that time his wife gave him the news that she was pregnant. He found a job weeks later which he had to take a blood test which came out he was HIV positive. Not knowing how to face his wife that he gave her HIV and the baby which she carried was most likely infected. He ran away from his house and became a homeless addict which couldn't forgive himself for all the evil that one moment of sin cause. Month started to pass, and he saw a man that he knew who was his pastor thinking he was not going to recognize him he passed by him but the pastor did recognize him. And he called him by his name. He pretended he was someone else, but the Pastor said I know you Frank and he turned around thinking he was going to tell him the worst. The pastor started by telling him Lisa still loves you and she wants you home. At hearing this he told the pastor what he done, and the Pastor said Lisa knows and she forgives you. Get back on your feet. We will be on your side as you get help, but I want you to know that there is someone who loves you too. Overjoyed that he was still loved by his wife he wonder who would love me too, then Pastor answered Jesus loves you and he wants you back. At that Frank fell into tears and gave back his life to Christ.]]>134aids,drugs,hiv,jesus,restoration,sinfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/13-the-pig-that-became-a-man--51021092
Filling his hands with mud, maggots and worms he put it in his mouth and as it went to his mouth vomited it out. He tried again but once again it came out as vomit when he would put it to his lips. Even the smell was not the same but continue making him want to a puke. He was a human now with no chances of becoming a pig again. Now it was time for him to sleep on a bed he never felt anything so soft and bother some, He tossed and turned all night until he decided to sleep on the floor. Oh I want to be pig again he cried and yelling I want to be a pig again. And waking from his sleep he found himself back in the barn with the other pigs and it was a dream. And praising God He was Thankful that God made him a pig and not a man. So the moral of the story is be content in whatever state you are in for he has his reasons, because if you can't find joy in your condition now , you will not find it in any other condition you will be in.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/51021092Wed, 24 Aug 2022 20:46:34 +0000Harris KakoulidesThere was once a pig whose biggest desire was to become a human being. He would dream and say to himself. Oh how I will love to become a man. How I will love to wear clothing, to see the world the way they see it, to eat the food which they eat, To...
Filling his hands with mud, maggots and worms he put it in his mouth and as it went to his mouth vomited it out. He tried again but once again it came out as vomit when he would put it to his lips. Even the smell was not the same but continue making him want to a puke. He was a human now with no chances of becoming a pig again. Now it was time for him to sleep on a bed he never felt anything so soft and bother some, He tossed and turned all night until he decided to sleep on the floor. Oh I want to be pig again he cried and yelling I want to be a pig again. And waking from his sleep he found himself back in the barn with the other pigs and it was a dream. And praising God He was Thankful that God made him a pig and not a man. So the moral of the story is be content in whatever state you are in for he has his reasons, because if you can't find joy in your condition now , you will not find it in any other condition you will be in.]]>170contentment,man,pig,short-storiesfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/12-prepare-to-be-shattered-and-broken--51020831Once there was a young man who prayed loudly in church and said" Lord I want to be used by you to spread your word all around the world". A very old couple invited him for dinner that night, as the old lady was passing the plates the young man went to take the plate from the old lady and the plate fell. And shattered into pieces, they spread everywhere and even in the kitchen pieces of the glass could be seen. The young man was shocked, the elderly couple looked at him and smiled then said if you want to be used by God to spread his word all around the world, prepare to be shattered because a whole plate does not spread like a shattered and broken one does. Brothers and sisters sometimes God has to break us and shattered us to use us so the glory could be to him and not to us. In our wholeness and prideness we are useless towards God. For God cannot receive Glory when man is puffed up in pride. Look at all those in history, Samson defeated more Philistines when he was blinded then when he could see, Beethoven compose his greatest music when he was almost totally deaf like the last five piano sonatas, the Missa solemnis, the Ninth Symphony, with its choral finale , and the last five string quartets.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/51020831Wed, 24 Aug 2022 20:20:21 +0000Harris KakoulidesPrepare to be Shattered and Broken Once there was a young man who prayed loudly in church and said" Lord I want to be used by you to spread your word all around the world". A very old couple invited him for dinner that night, as the old lady was...Once there was a young man who prayed loudly in church and said" Lord I want to be used by you to spread your word all around the world". A very old couple invited him for dinner that night, as the old lady was passing the plates the young man went to take the plate from the old lady and the plate fell. And shattered into pieces, they spread everywhere and even in the kitchen pieces of the glass could be seen. The young man was shocked, the elderly couple looked at him and smiled then said if you want to be used by God to spread his word all around the world, prepare to be shattered because a whole plate does not spread like a shattered and broken one does. Brothers and sisters sometimes God has to break us and shattered us to use us so the glory could be to him and not to us. In our wholeness and prideness we are useless towards God. For God cannot receive Glory when man is puffed up in pride. Look at all those in history, Samson defeated more Philistines when he was blinded then when he could see, Beethoven compose his greatest music when he was almost totally deaf like the last five piano sonatas, the Missa solemnis, the Ninth Symphony, with its choral finale , and the last five string quartets.]]>75brokeness,plate,preaching,shattered,used_by_godfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/11-reverend-wolf-and-his-sheep--51020696
There was once a group of sheep who followed their shepherd wherever he would lead them. They knew he loved them. They were fed and they were never thirsty. One day, one of the sheep name Timmy step out of the flock to find a other shepherd who would be better than his current pastor. He thought he would find one who would give him better grass, cleaner water, and show more love and understanding than his shepherd. As he was walking around trying to find another flock where he could gather. He met on his way a Mr wolf who was very hungry and also had a family of cubs who were hungry as well. Timmy when seeing Mr Wolf asked him" do you know where I can find a good church." And the Wolf replied "I am a pastor and I guarantee you my church is the one for you, we are having a revival meeting of new teaching you don't want to miss" "When can I visit" ask Timmy. "Come tonight and after service we'll have a meal together" replied the wolf. If you have a family and friends invite them. "We are such a loving Church. You could tell the love in our church. We love tasty sheeps , I mean we love other sheeps like ourselves" Timmy replied" you're very weird looking sheep and Shepherd but who am I to judge you " Something is different about you" Mr Wolf reply " because I hungry for Truth" so Timmy left and came that night. And the service was Grand. The Reverend wolf started preaching and he preached about the need to love other sheeps so much that one will witness to them of the coming wrath which was to come and the safest place was his church. As Timmy looked at the other sheeps in the congregation who was wolves in disguise. He said to himself this is the church for me and this is true revival. So after service Mr Wolf said to Timmy" are you hungry for is time for us to eat." Yes and tomorrow I'll invite my family to come" reply Timmy. The wolf had planned to eat Timmy that night but gave a signal to the other wolf's " let's wait for tomorrow's service for after that we 'll have a feast. Is better to eat a group of sheep than to just eat one" so they ate that night carrots, beets, and grass. One of the wolves said to himself " this food ain't that bad, but it's missing roast lamb." Timmy enjoy the fellowship and went home. At home he convinced his mom, his dad, Brothers and sisters to go to with him to reverend wolf Church the next day. He told them of the food they ate it did not just consist of grass but other vegetables as well. He said" the sermon was Grand. And the love of the members was amazing."Timmy also invited his friends. Telling them the same things. All this happened while Mr Wolf and his family was preparing to have a feast filled with roast lamb when the group of sheep arrived. Night came and now Reverend wolf was on the altar preaching again. The lambs and the wolves sat together. One could not tell who was a wolf and who was a lamb because the wolves were in disguise. Mr Wolf or Reverend Wolf preached again a convincing sermon about a need for sheep to trust to trust the wolves and the wolves to love the sheep calling them brothers and sisters. The sermon was so grand that some of the sheep along with the wolves came weeping in front of the altar for prayer. While all this was happening, the true shepherd of the sheep was counting his sheep and notice a number of them was missing among his flock, 8 of them to be exact and wondering where they were , went out to look for them. Calling them but no answer. Well the service was almost over but before they ended Reverend Wolfe called for the door of the cave church to be locked. And said now it's time for the feast. And calling for all the wolves to unmask themselves they jumped and preyed at the sheep. While Timmy was left for last because it was only right because of him they were able to have that feast. When all the sheep was eaten and the wolves surrounded Timmy ready to eat him the voice of the Shepard was heard who hearing Timmy screaming broke the door of the cave started to shoot the wolves. Timmy was saved but his family and friends was not. All this happen because of Timmy desire to leave the true shepherd for a false one named Reverend Wolf. Timmy while saved was never the same, loosing his family and friends cause him great grief he was never able to recover from because his desire for the new teachings of Reverend Wolf. So the moral of the story is don't go after new teaching to replace the truth for you don't just hurt yourself but those who you love aswell.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/51020696Wed, 24 Aug 2022 20:04:19 +0000Harris KakoulidesChapter 11 Reverend wolf and his sheep There was once a group of sheep who followed their shepherd wherever he would lead them. They knew he loved them. They were fed and they were never thirsty. One day, one of the sheep name Timmy step out of the...
There was once a group of sheep who followed their shepherd wherever he would lead them. They knew he loved them. They were fed and they were never thirsty. One day, one of the sheep name Timmy step out of the flock to find a other shepherd who would be better than his current pastor. He thought he would find one who would give him better grass, cleaner water, and show more love and understanding than his shepherd. As he was walking around trying to find another flock where he could gather. He met on his way a Mr wolf who was very hungry and also had a family of cubs who were hungry as well. Timmy when seeing Mr Wolf asked him" do you know where I can find a good church." And the Wolf replied "I am a pastor and I guarantee you my church is the one for you, we are having a revival meeting of new teaching you don't want to miss" "When can I visit" ask Timmy. "Come tonight and after service we'll have a meal together" replied the wolf. If you have a family and friends invite them. "We are such a loving Church. You could tell the love in our church. We love tasty sheeps , I mean we love other sheeps like ourselves" Timmy replied" you're very weird looking sheep and Shepherd but who am I to judge you " Something is different about you" Mr Wolf reply " because I hungry for Truth" so Timmy left and came that night. And the service was Grand. The Reverend wolf started preaching and he preached about the need to love other sheeps so much that one will witness to them of the coming wrath which was to come and the safest place was his church. As Timmy looked at the other sheeps in the congregation who was wolves in disguise. He said to himself this is the church for me and this is true revival. So after service Mr Wolf said to Timmy" are you hungry for is time for us to eat." Yes and tomorrow I'll invite my family to come" reply Timmy. The wolf had planned to eat Timmy that night but gave a signal to the other wolf's " let's wait for tomorrow's service for after that we 'll have a feast. Is better to eat a group of sheep than to just eat one" so they ate that night carrots, beets, and grass. One of the wolves said to himself " this food ain't that bad, but it's missing roast lamb." Timmy enjoy the fellowship and went home. At home he convinced his mom, his dad, Brothers and sisters to go to with him to reverend wolf Church the next day. He told them of the food they ate it did not just consist of grass but other vegetables as well. He said" the sermon was Grand. And the love of the members was amazing."Timmy also invited his friends. Telling them the same things. All this happened while Mr Wolf and his family was preparing to have a feast filled with roast lamb when the group of sheep arrived. Night came and now Reverend wolf was on the altar preaching again. The lambs and the wolves sat together. One could not tell who was a wolf and who was a lamb because the wolves were in disguise. Mr Wolf or Reverend Wolf preached again a convincing sermon about a need for sheep to trust to trust the wolves and the wolves to love the sheep calling them brothers and sisters. The sermon was so grand that some of the sheep along with the wolves came weeping in front of the altar for prayer. While all this was happening, the true shepherd of the sheep was counting his sheep and notice a number of them was missing among his flock, 8 of them to be exact and wondering where they were , went out to look for them. Calling them but no answer. Well the service was almost over but before they ended Reverend Wolfe called for the door of the cave church to be locked. And said now it's time for the feast. And calling for all the wolves to unmask themselves they jumped and preyed at the sheep. While Timmy was left for last because it was only right because of him they were able to have that feast. When all the sheep was eaten and the wolves surrounded Timmy ready to eat him the voice of the Shepard was heard who...]]>267rev,sheep,shepherds,short-stories,teachings,wolffalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/07-the-man-who-fell-inlove-married-and-divorced-himself--51006487
There was once a man named Steve who was a narcissist that means one who is very crazily in love with themselves, who see the world revolving around them. While growing up in school he believed every compliment that was given to another was for himself and not for the other. But he wonder why his name wasn't mentioned then imagine so the other people won't feel bad that they weren't as good as me. In one occasion at class the teacher gave a compliment to one of the students which wasn't Steve and after class he went to the teacher said “I know the compliment was for me but so Tom wouldn't feel bad you mentioned his named.” “ No I meant it was for Tom,” replied the teacher. And Steve reply" teacher so long and you don't know my name my name is not Thomas it is Steve,” and before the Teacher could say another word Steve walked out the door with his pride saying “ poor teacher who's having problems remembering my name. “As the years pass by Steve never had a girlfriend for he did not want no one to compete with him. One day he decided he wanted to get married and thinking who should be the lucky lady he said to himself none is worthy of me, so he decided to marry himself. He went to a pastor and he said to the pastor I want to get married. The Pastor said where is the lucky lady. Steve reply no lady here just me and me. The Pastor said there needs to be two to get married. And Steve reply I am good enough for two. And now say the words and I reply I do. Before the pastor could continue Steve replied I do and leaving the church thought to himself he was married to himself. The first day Steve told himself I want you to do the dishes while I cook. But after cooking and eating felt lazy and didn't want to do the dishes so he argued with himself, you lazy you, I married you so you could be a help. But you do nothing all day but eat while another Cooks. The next day Steve woke up late for his job and he blamed himself. And said why you did not wake me up and he answered himself what do you think I'm your maid. And the argument was so intense. That he wanted to file for divorce and divorce himself. So the divorce came and went. And he found out that he couldn't leave the person who he married for it was himself. Day by Day he saw all his imperfections and notice how sinful he truly was . Till one day he yelled in tears who will saved me from this person who I am . And seeing a paper on the floor with the plan of salvation got saved and became a Christian. Now Steve only thinks the world revolves on one man and that is not himself but Jesus who saved him and is all together perfect and lovely.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/51006487Tue, 23 Aug 2022 14:31:47 +0000Harris KakoulidesThe man who fell inlove , married and divorced himself There was once a man named Steve who was a narcissist that means one who is very crazily in love with themselves, who see the world revolving around them. While growing up in school he believed...
There was once a man named Steve who was a narcissist that means one who is very crazily in love with themselves, who see the world revolving around them. While growing up in school he believed every compliment that was given to another was for himself and not for the other. But he wonder why his name wasn't mentioned then imagine so the other people won't feel bad that they weren't as good as me. In one occasion at class the teacher gave a compliment to one of the students which wasn't Steve and after class he went to the teacher said “I know the compliment was for me but so Tom wouldn't feel bad you mentioned his named.” “ No I meant it was for Tom,” replied the teacher. And Steve reply" teacher so long and you don't know my name my name is not Thomas it is Steve,” and before the Teacher could say another word Steve walked out the door with his pride saying “ poor teacher who's having problems remembering my name. “As the years pass by Steve never had a girlfriend for he did not want no one to compete with him. One day he decided he wanted to get married and thinking who should be the lucky lady he said to himself none is worthy of me, so he decided to marry himself. He went to a pastor and he said to the pastor I want to get married. The Pastor said where is the lucky lady. Steve reply no lady here just me and me. The Pastor said there needs to be two to get married. And Steve reply I am good enough for two. And now say the words and I reply I do. Before the pastor could continue Steve replied I do and leaving the church thought to himself he was married to himself. The first day Steve told himself I want you to do the dishes while I cook. But after cooking and eating felt lazy and didn't want to do the dishes so he argued with himself, you lazy you, I married you so you could be a help. But you do nothing all day but eat while another Cooks. The next day Steve woke up late for his job and he blamed himself. And said why you did not wake me up and he answered himself what do you think I'm your maid. And the argument was so intense. That he wanted to file for divorce and divorce himself. So the divorce came and went. And he found out that he couldn't leave the person who he married for it was himself. Day by Day he saw all his imperfections and notice how sinful he truly was . Till one day he yelled in tears who will saved me from this person who I am . And seeing a paper on the floor with the plan of salvation got saved and became a Christian. Now Steve only thinks the world revolves on one man and that is not himself but Jesus who saved him and is all together perfect and lovely.]]>181jesus,love,marraige,narriist,schoolfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/10-the-giraffe-learns-a-lesson--51006197
There was a giraffe who made fun of everyone. And could find something funny in everyone's appearance. He laughed at the turkey with it's skinny legs. "Look at your skinny legs" he said" a tooth pick has more meat then you." He laughed at the Lions who Female lions are the main hunters. " Wow you are so lazy you male good for nothing lions who have your female do all the work , and you expect to be the king of the jungle when you can't hunt your prey" he laughed at "the hippo you are so fat " He laughed at the elephant "you have big ears and a long nose " He laughed at the mouse "you're so small" And lastly the other animals couldn't stand it no more decided to play on him a prank so they ordered a mirror of great size and they said let's see what he'll say when he looks at himself. So leaning on the tree was enormous mirror which the animals knew he was going to look at eventually because that was his favorite tree to eat from. And they were right as he was eating the leaves from the tree he stared at this person who he saw not knowing it was himself. He laughed at his tongue which was black, and said "what freak of nature are you." He laughed at his neck for being so long." Hey buddy you're the ugliest person I know look at that long neck" He said, he laughed so hard he fell on the floor. And after a long , long laughter he noticed that the one he was laughing at was laughing too. And that made him mad. "What are you laughing at" he said "you are the ugliest animal in the forest." As the animals looked at him they started laughing at him. And he told them why are you laughing at me. This strange looking animal that just came new in the forest is leading you guys astray, is not fun to be laughed at. And the giraffe cried. Then the animals of the forest said "that new funny ugly looking animal in the forest is you because you are looking at a mirror " From there on the giraffe said I will never laugh at another animal again. And as the giraffe went to drink water he saw a fish in the lake and was about to giggle for a second to make fun at what he just saw, then reminding himself it wasn't fun to be laughed at withstood himself from giggling. And said to the fish " Do you want to be my friend." Which the fish gladly replied " Oh yes because you are friendliest person I know" At that moment the giraffe learned another lesson that it feels good to give a other person a compliment then making them feel sad." From there on the giraffe found something nice to say to everyone , he said to the turkey " you have lovely feathers" And he said to "the Lion you are a ruler and know how to lead" and he said to the elephant and the hippo you are strong. And he told the mouse " you are a little gymnast keep it up and you're be in the Olympics." The moral of the story is always look at the good qualities of others than to look at their faults.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/51006197Tue, 23 Aug 2022 14:08:16 +0000Harris KakoulidesThe giraffe Learns a lesson 🦒 There was a giraffe who made fun of everyone. And could find something funny in everyone's appearance. He laughed at the turkey with it's skinny legs. "Look at your skinny legs" he said" a tooth pick has more meat then...
There was a giraffe who made fun of everyone. And could find something funny in everyone's appearance. He laughed at the turkey with it's skinny legs. "Look at your skinny legs" he said" a tooth pick has more meat then you." He laughed at the Lions who Female lions are the main hunters. " Wow you are so lazy you male good for nothing lions who have your female do all the work , and you expect to be the king of the jungle when you can't hunt your prey" he laughed at "the hippo you are so fat " He laughed at the elephant "you have big ears and a long nose " He laughed at the mouse "you're so small" And lastly the other animals couldn't stand it no more decided to play on him a prank so they ordered a mirror of great size and they said let's see what he'll say when he looks at himself. So leaning on the tree was enormous mirror which the animals knew he was going to look at eventually because that was his favorite tree to eat from. And they were right as he was eating the leaves from the tree he stared at this person who he saw not knowing it was himself. He laughed at his tongue which was black, and said "what freak of nature are you." He laughed at his neck for being so long." Hey buddy you're the ugliest person I know look at that long neck" He said, he laughed so hard he fell on the floor. And after a long , long laughter he noticed that the one he was laughing at was laughing too. And that made him mad. "What are you laughing at" he said "you are the ugliest animal in the forest." As the animals looked at him they started laughing at him. And he told them why are you laughing at me. This strange looking animal that just came new in the forest is leading you guys astray, is not fun to be laughed at. And the giraffe cried. Then the animals of the forest said "that new funny ugly looking animal in the forest is you because you are looking at a mirror " From there on the giraffe said I will never laugh at another animal again. And as the giraffe went to drink water he saw a fish in the lake and was about to giggle for a second to make fun at what he just saw, then reminding himself it wasn't fun to be laughed at withstood himself from giggling. And said to the fish " Do you want to be my friend." Which the fish gladly replied " Oh yes because you are friendliest person I know" At that moment the giraffe learned another lesson that it feels good to give a other person a compliment then making them feel sad." From there on the giraffe found something nice to say to everyone , he said to the turkey " you have lovely feathers" And he said to "the Lion you are a ruler and know how to lead" and he said to the elephant and the hippo you are strong. And he told the mouse " you are a little gymnast keep it up and you're be in the Olympics." The moral of the story is always look at the good qualities of others than to look at their faults.]]>171crying,giraffe,hippo,laughing,lion,mirror,mouse,sad,short-stories,turkeyfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/09-the-painting--51005433
A artist begins to paint and he dabs the color black. The brush replies why black , why sorrow, why the pain on what seems to be a white canvas. The artist replies to the brush let me paint without complaining what you don't understand you will in time when the masterpiece is done. The artist begins to dab on the color red on the canvas. Now the canvas complains I don't like this color it reminds me of blood. The artist replies when all the colors are put together you will see a grand design. The artist begins to dab on the color gray. And starts grabbing the other colors at a moment the work looks terrible and as those who are walking by start staring at the painting and start criticizing before the painting is done. They are told by the artist I am not done, the work is not finished. A light blue is dabbed on the painting. And now what seems to be a terrible darkness of random colors starts taking a design that leaves everyone's speechless and amazed at the artwork which many thought was nothing but shame. If one would look at this artwork before he's done , one might criticize as well, and say this artist has no idea what he's painting, he puts, everything all wrong. The picture is all wrong without knowing what it was intended to be. But one does not see the picture that is in the artist's mind , till his painting is complete. And so likewise God is making a painting, a marvelous artwork, that in time we will see that every dab of color was in its right place. Every tear we went through, every heart of pain, is working for a amazing, grand design. A painting so incredible that if one could paint one would not come close to what God has painted with the colors of Our lives.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/51005433Tue, 23 Aug 2022 12:32:28 +0000Harris KakoulidesThe Painting A artist begins to paint and he dabs the color black. The brush replies why black , why sorrow, why the pain on what seems to be a white canvas. The artist replies to the brush let me paint without complaining what you don't understand...
A artist begins to paint and he dabs the color black. The brush replies why black , why sorrow, why the pain on what seems to be a white canvas. The artist replies to the brush let me paint without complaining what you don't understand you will in time when the masterpiece is done. The artist begins to dab on the color red on the canvas. Now the canvas complains I don't like this color it reminds me of blood. The artist replies when all the colors are put together you will see a grand design. The artist begins to dab on the color gray. And starts grabbing the other colors at a moment the work looks terrible and as those who are walking by start staring at the painting and start criticizing before the painting is done. They are told by the artist I am not done, the work is not finished. A light blue is dabbed on the painting. And now what seems to be a terrible darkness of random colors starts taking a design that leaves everyone's speechless and amazed at the artwork which many thought was nothing but shame. If one would look at this artwork before he's done , one might criticize as well, and say this artist has no idea what he's painting, he puts, everything all wrong. The picture is all wrong without knowing what it was intended to be. But one does not see the picture that is in the artist's mind , till his painting is complete. And so likewise God is making a painting, a marvelous artwork, that in time we will see that every dab of color was in its right place. Every tear we went through, every heart of pain, is working for a amazing, grand design. A painting so incredible that if one could paint one would not come close to what God has painted with the colors of Our lives.]]>117god'ssovereignty,painting,short-storiesfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/08-the-ugliest-man-one-can-see--51005264
There was once a man who was so ugly that on the day he was born the doctor instead of slapping the baby, at first sight ran out the door. And even though he came out the womb she was told , it won't be a sin to kill such a ugly child. But yet to his mother he was the most beautiful baby she had ever saw and she would not dream of killing her little angel. In school no one wanted to be around him, so he sat alone, played alone , ate lunch alone , and grew up pretty much alone, but not without his mother's and Father's love. Who while they was alive showed much love. But the day came as we all have too in one time pass away from one life here below to heaven above. So the Father was the first to pass away, and he said before he passed away to his Son you will be a king , I don't know how , but I was promised you would , then his mother aswell had to say good bye. Before her death his mother said in time you will be given a beautiful wife and many beautiful children I saw, who will love you as you are , for I prayed to God it to be so. He lived in a house in a forest away from society, hidden from the world, because people seem not understand why a mother and Father should keep such a ugly child. Next to his house he kept a garden the most beautiful garden one could ever known. And next to the garden was buried his mom and dad. And everyday he will go and take care of the garden, cry for his mom and dad. Many miles away there was a palace of a king and queen who had a beautiful daughter which many men dreamed of marrying. But none good enough for her. So the king and the Queen sent his daughter to another kingdom where they knew she will find her prince. But trusting the guards they did not know they plan to kidnapped her and not take her to her destination. The last words the king and the queen said to their daughter was I spoke to "King Frank ,he has a handsome son and I arrange the marriage go and I'll see you within a year hopefully married with a prince that will be a king . Love you my daughter and I'll see you very soon." As the princess left with her kidnappers that took her by another path and threw away Forest where they imagine no one but they would be. Not knowing the ugliest man there would be. They tied her up, blindfolded her and let her scream. But no one heard her except from a distance the ugliest man one could ever be. As the men talked about how much they will receive from the king and queen to see their lovely daughter once again. The ugliest man was now approaching to save someone who you imagine needed to be saved and not expecting a reward for what he wants to do. As he approached the area he yelled out let her go. One of the knights who was a kidnapper was the first to draw his sword to the ugliest man and as he was going to attack he tripped on a rock and fell on his sword. As this was happening she knew she was being saved and her heart pounded in love for the man who was willing to risk his life for a woman he did not know. Another knight grab the sword and approach the ugliest man one can ever know as he was about to swing his heart stopped and would not beat no more because of fear of the ugliest man one can ever see. The third knight said he is a warlock or some demon of some kind. At this the ugliest man felt offended and grabbing a sword ran towards him , and the knight with other knights running and screaming ran away. As they ran they left the princess all alone. But not alone, there was the ugliest man who untied her and let her go. The blindfold was the last thing he removed. Before he removed the blindfold he told her don't scream for I am the ugliest man you can ever see.And seeing him she saw the most handsome man one can ever see. So as the mother and Father of the most handsome man one can ever know said he became a future king with a beautiful wife and beautiful children one can ever see. So the moral of the story is don't judge a person by their appearance or what you see for that may be the most beautiful person you might see and know.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/51005264Tue, 23 Aug 2022 12:14:22 +0000Harris KakoulidesThe Ugliest Man One Can See There was once a man who was so ugly that on the day he was born the doctor instead of slapping the baby, at first sight ran out the door. And even though he came out the womb she was told , it won't be a sin to kill such...
There was once a man who was so ugly that on the day he was born the doctor instead of slapping the baby, at first sight ran out the door. And even though he came out the womb she was told , it won't be a sin to kill such a ugly child. But yet to his mother he was the most beautiful baby she had ever saw and she would not dream of killing her little angel. In school no one wanted to be around him, so he sat alone, played alone , ate lunch alone , and grew up pretty much alone, but not without his mother's and Father's love. Who while they was alive showed much love. But the day came as we all have too in one time pass away from one life here below to heaven above. So the Father was the first to pass away, and he said before he passed away to his Son you will be a king , I don't know how , but I was promised you would , then his mother aswell had to say good bye. Before her death his mother said in time you will be given a beautiful wife and many beautiful children I saw, who will love you as you are , for I prayed to God it to be so. He lived in a house in a forest away from society, hidden from the world, because people seem not understand why a mother and Father should keep such a ugly child. Next to his house he kept a garden the most beautiful garden one could ever known. And next to the garden was buried his mom and dad. And everyday he will go and take care of the garden, cry for his mom and dad. Many miles away there was a palace of a king and queen who had a beautiful daughter which many men dreamed of marrying. But none good enough for her. So the king and the Queen sent his daughter to another kingdom where they knew she will find her prince. But trusting the guards they did not know they plan to kidnapped her and not take her to her destination. The last words the king and the queen said to their daughter was I spoke to "King Frank ,he has a handsome son and I arrange the marriage go and I'll see you within a year hopefully married with a prince that will be a king . Love you my daughter and I'll see you very soon." As the princess left with her kidnappers that took her by another path and threw away Forest where they imagine no one but they would be. Not knowing the ugliest man there would be. They tied her up, blindfolded her and let her scream. But no one heard her except from a distance the ugliest man one could ever be. As the men talked about how much they will receive from the king and queen to see their lovely daughter once again. The ugliest man was now approaching to save someone who you imagine needed to be saved and not expecting a reward for what he wants to do. As he approached the area he yelled out let her go. One of the knights who was a kidnapper was the first to draw his sword to the ugliest man and as he was going to attack he tripped on a rock and fell on his sword. As this was happening she knew she was being saved and her heart pounded in love for the man who was willing to risk his life for a woman he did not know. Another knight grab the sword and approach the ugliest man one can ever know as he was about to swing his heart stopped and would not beat no more because of fear of the ugliest man one can ever see. The third knight said he is a warlock or some demon of some kind. At this the ugliest man felt offended and grabbing a sword ran towards him , and the knight with other knights running and screaming ran away. As they ran they left the princess all alone. But not alone, there was the ugliest man who untied her and let her go. The blindfold was the last thing he removed. Before he removed the blindfold he told her don't scream for I am the ugliest man you can ever see.And seeing him she saw the most handsome man one can ever see. So as the mother and Father of the most handsome man one can ever know said he became a future king with a beautiful wife and beautiful children one can ever see. So the moral of the story is don't judge a person by...]]>242falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/06-if-the-earth-and-heaven-could-speak-to-each-other--51003060
Earth: Oh beauty of heaven above, what do you have more than what I can give and replace with thee.

Heaven: though many treasures are here, which all that you have, can't compare there is one here which is hold more dear above all, this one you didn't want him even in a small inn, but we want the more of him above all, that we hold so dear , he came to you below and , bleed , died because you despised.

Earth: There are many , who bleed , died and we dispised , what is so important about the one you speak above the rest?

Heaven: The one I speak is above all, for he created all, because he loved all, and died for all who would believe would receive but few received because of the blindness of thee.

Earth: I think you speak of Jesus I believe , a good man, a king, a son, a prophet , a teacher and a God.

Heaven: I see you are still blinded , for you speak of him as a good man , when he was the only good man among thee, you speak of him as a king when he is the king of kings ,which all kings are to bow, You speak of him as a son when he was and is the only begotten Son of God and all who believe in him will be Children of God, you speak to him as a prophet when he was the one prophet who was like Moses, who was to come and was better than him and all prophets combine, you speak of him as a teacher but you refused to obey when he says he is the only way, you speak of him as a God , when he is the second among the three which is the only true God.

Earth: We hold him dear as well, That is why we wish his named in profanity, only we wish him not to be in our families, school, work, politics ,Bars , corners , churches, minds , religion and things .For what we did to him when he came we can not bare, and what he came to do we can not receive.

Heaven: But you still have echoes of him calling in the streets, calling those to come to him, Echoes of those you dispise. When you kill one many take there place as a early teacher among them said the blood of the saints is the seed of the church.

Earth: Oh yes them we can not stand , when one falls and dies we rejoice only to find many more took its place, they are weeds which do not want to die, They are called Christians, after him who they call Christ. They only speak of him in everything they do , and them we dispise as much or more than he for when he came he only stood in one place but they spread as fire to a forest , and as a rain cloud threw out the land. And when we could we kill them before there time only to find , it was there time.

Heaven: Who you dispise, we hold in esteam above all, for they are his seed for whom he came , bleed and died, and will one day be his bride.

Earth: So in nothing we can agree , I believe my beauty is better than thee, for we block many from going to thee, we keep them busy with worldly things which are called the things of this world, which are many kinds of lust , drugs , vain dreams , money , false gods, self rightousness and more which those who are here hold dear blindly doing it's will and after that we take them and have them in our oven below as they scream, yell ,we don't care then we remind them of him who they did not want to receive and we don't care if there they call on his name, because there fire and worms of pain is all our joy.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/51003060Tue, 23 Aug 2022 04:58:30 +0000Harris KakoulidesIf the Earth and heaven could speak to each other and compare what one has and the other doesn't what would they say ? The following is what they will say. Earth: Oh beauty of heaven above, what do you have more than what I can give and replace with...
Earth: Oh beauty of heaven above, what do you have more than what I can give and replace with thee.

Heaven: though many treasures are here, which all that you have, can't compare there is one here which is hold more dear above all, this one you didn't want him even in a small inn, but we want the more of him above all, that we hold so dear , he came to you below and , bleed , died because you despised.

Earth: There are many , who bleed , died and we dispised , what is so important about the one you speak above the rest?

Heaven: The one I speak is above all, for he created all, because he loved all, and died for all who would believe would receive but few received because of the blindness of thee.

Earth: I think you speak of Jesus I believe , a good man, a king, a son, a prophet , a teacher and a God.

Heaven: I see you are still blinded , for you speak of him as a good man , when he was the only good man among thee, you speak of him as a king when he is the king of kings ,which all kings are to bow, You speak of him as a son when he was and is the only begotten Son of God and all who believe in him will be Children of God, you speak to him as a prophet when he was the one prophet who was like Moses, who was to come and was better than him and all prophets combine, you speak of him as a teacher but you refused to obey when he says he is the only way, you speak of him as a God , when he is the second among the three which is the only true God.

Earth: We hold him dear as well, That is why we wish his named in profanity, only we wish him not to be in our families, school, work, politics ,Bars , corners , churches, minds , religion and things .For what we did to him when he came we can not bare, and what he came to do we can not receive.

Heaven: But you still have echoes of him calling in the streets, calling those to come to him, Echoes of those you dispise. When you kill one many take there place as a early teacher among them said the blood of the saints is the seed of the church.

Earth: Oh yes them we can not stand , when one falls and dies we rejoice only to find many more took its place, they are weeds which do not want to die, They are called Christians, after him who they call Christ. They only speak of him in everything they do , and them we dispise as much or more than he for when he came he only stood in one place but they spread as fire to a forest , and as a rain cloud threw out the land. And when we could we kill them before there time only to find , it was there time.

Heaven: Who you dispise, we hold in esteam above all, for they are his seed for whom he came , bleed and died, and will one day be his bride.

Earth: So in nothing we can agree , I believe my beauty is better than thee, for we block many from going to thee, we keep them busy with worldly things which are called the things of this world, which are many kinds of lust , drugs , vain dreams , money , false gods, self rightousness and more which those who are here hold dear blindly doing it's will and after that we take them and have them in our oven below as they scream, yell ,we don't care then we remind them of him who they did not want to receive and we don't care if there they call on his name, because there fire and worms of pain is all our joy.]]>192christian,drugs,earth,heaven,jesus,selfrighteousness,short-storiesfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/05-lots-of-carrots--51002992https://api.spreaker.com/episode/51002992Tue, 23 Aug 2022 04:37:13 +0000Harris KakoulidesThere was once a rabbit who wanted to be rich and said "if I had so much carrots I would share them with those in need, I would not be selfish and I would still make time for God." One day as she walked to the church, she saw a basket with a letter...160carrots,greed,rabbit,selffish,short-storiesfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/04-have-a-understanding-heart--51002847https://api.spreaker.com/episode/51002847Tue, 23 Aug 2022 04:20:36 +0000Harris KakoulidesThere was once a bee who flew around a other beehive that was not of his kind . But belong to a different kind of bee. The other bees saw him that he did not look like them so they avoided him and refused to speak to him. others pushed him to the side...101bears,bees,short-storiesfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/03-fearing-what-should-not-be-feared-not-fearing-what-should--51002768https://api.spreaker.com/episode/51002768Tue, 23 Aug 2022 04:05:19 +0000Harris KakoulidesLiving in a three-story house all alone and waking from my sleep by a sound that I heard, of a squeal and a squeak thinking it was something to be feared, I got up from my bed. Hearing drums like those of a tribe or that of a church then finding out...112biden,black-lives-matter,democrat,democrática,fear,sleep,storyfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/02-a-healing-prayer-answered--51002685https://api.spreaker.com/episode/51002685Tue, 23 Aug 2022 03:39:51 +0000Harris KakoulidesA very sick man prayed to the Lord for a healthy body. " Oh Lord give me a healthy body, I'm tired of being sick, overweight, having problems breathing and in pain all day" He said in his prayers to God. As he prayed he never imagined what was to...87answered-prayer,healing,short-storiesfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/01-a-puppy-story--51002554
Spike became skilled at walking the streets and at times eating food from the trash to survive. Though at times he was hungry but he knew freedom and became hateful to humans saying" all humans are evil, can't be trusted , has destroyed my family and I know this to be true " While Poochie was always warm on cold days , and cool on hot days , never missing food but not free at home. But at times Poochie felt board and Wonder to himself I wonder how it feels to be free.

One day Poochie looked outside the window and seeing a dog who looked just like him but dirty eating from his trash. At this Poochie took his head outside the window and began to bark. " " Why are you eating from my trash, who gave you such a right , and who are you." In response the other dog replies my name is Spike, what is yours , you prisoner of society and I am trying to find food to survive. While you stay in your prison I enjoy freedom." Poochie replies " Freedom from a house I wonder how that feels, can we switch places for a day or two or maybe a week. I love my home but am just a little curious how your life might be." Spike answered " does your human beat dogs because if she or he does I will make them part of my meal." Poochie replies " my human loves me, feeds me , showing me love , and caring for me. But you hurt my human, you will have a problem with me ." So the two decided to switch places for a day, then a week. In time they both became friends and continue to make the switch time and time again. It was fate that brought them together.

On the first day Spike was taken a bath before the switch so the plan might work. Because Poochie said " buddy for the plan to work you need to bathe for you stink." In reply Spike answer " my smell is me , but for a high class meal , I am willing to bathe." Now Poochie was in the streets, walking without a leach and digging in trash cans and saying this is fun. Now I know what to do whenever I want out" And Spike was at home loved for the first time, fed and groomed saying " this is the life and not all humans are as bad as I thought now I know what to do , to once in a while to feel loved and get a meal without having to go in filth."

As Poochie was in the streets one day a strange old lady dog looked at him seeking to smell him and said "Son is that you ." Poochie replied " I feel I know you but from where, I don't know." In reply she said I am your mother and you are one of my missing sons. It was two you, when I gave birth long ago " Poochie in tears cried mama , I dreamed of this day. And I think I know where we can find my brother , and his name is Spike we switch places time and time again. "

As they walked home Spike looked outside the window and said "who is that old lady I see with Poochie my buddy. I feel a bond with her. Like I know her." As his mother yelled his name Spike jumped outside the window and yelled " mama it must be you I know." At this the family was united in a weird way. Tears of joy for the first time was seen. Now what to do with mama because she was old and needed a home. So they decided to wait for the human little girl who was now a Adult would she let them all live together or would she say " it is time to go".

As she open the door and saw the family United. She stood in awe and knew in her heart the family needs to stay, so they all stood. And the moral of the story is everything that happens is not by chance. For God has his ways of making everything work out good in the end.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/51002554Tue, 23 Aug 2022 03:20:24 +0000Harris KakoulidesThere was once a female dog who gave birth to two puppies in a pound. Within a few weeks the family was separated to different families. One puppy was taken by a little girl who named her dog Poochie and the other some old grumpy man who named his dog...
Spike became skilled at walking the streets and at times eating food from the trash to survive. Though at times he was hungry but he knew freedom and became hateful to humans saying" all humans are evil, can't be trusted , has destroyed my family and I know this to be true " While Poochie was always warm on cold days , and cool on hot days , never missing food but not free at home. But at times Poochie felt board and Wonder to himself I wonder how it feels to be free.

One day Poochie looked outside the window and seeing a dog who looked just like him but dirty eating from his trash. At this Poochie took his head outside the window and began to bark. " " Why are you eating from my trash, who gave you such a right , and who are you." In response the other dog replies my name is Spike, what is yours , you prisoner of society and I am trying to find food to survive. While you stay in your prison I enjoy freedom." Poochie replies " Freedom from a house I wonder how that feels, can we switch places for a day or two or maybe a week. I love my home but am just a little curious how your life might be." Spike answered " does your human beat dogs because if she or he does I will make them part of my meal." Poochie replies " my human loves me, feeds me , showing me love , and caring for me. But you hurt my human, you will have a problem with me ." So the two decided to switch places for a day, then a week. In time they both became friends and continue to make the switch time and time again. It was fate that brought them together.

On the first day Spike was taken a bath before the switch so the plan might work. Because Poochie said " buddy for the plan to work you need to bathe for you stink." In reply Spike answer " my smell is me , but for a high class meal , I am willing to bathe." Now Poochie was in the streets, walking without a leach and digging in trash cans and saying this is fun. Now I know what to do whenever I want out" And Spike was at home loved for the first time, fed and groomed saying " this is the life and not all humans are as bad as I thought now I know what to do , to once in a while to feel loved and get a meal without having to go in filth."

As Poochie was in the streets one day a strange old lady dog looked at him seeking to smell him and said "Son is that you ." Poochie replied " I feel I know you but from where, I don't know." In reply she said I am your mother and you are one of my missing sons. It was two you, when I gave birth long ago " Poochie in tears cried mama , I dreamed of this day. And I think I know where we can find my brother , and his name is Spike we switch places time and time again. "

As they walked home Spike looked outside the window and said "who is that old lady I see with Poochie my buddy. I feel a bond with her. Like I know her." As his mother yelled his name Spike jumped outside the window and yelled " mama it must be you I know." At this the family was united in a weird way. Tears of joy for the first time was seen. Now what to do with mama because she was old and needed a home. So they decided to wait for the human little girl who was now a Adult would she let them all live together or would she say " it is time to go".

As she...]]>259puppies,short-storiesfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/42-the-marriage-arrangement--51001916
As the Rabbi said the 7 blessings " Baruch ata Adonai, m'sameiach chatan im hakalah. Blessed are You, LORD, our God, sovereign of the universe, who created joy and gladness, groom and bride, mirth, song, delight and rejoicing, love and harmony and peace and companionship."

Tina looked and smile at Michael while Michael tried to look away.

The couple stood under the chuppah ( a canopy beneath which Jewish marriage ceremonies are performed.) , As blessings were given by the Rabbi and the groom which was Michael placed the wedding ring on the Tina's finger which he did with such brutality that her finger started to hurt.

As the ceremony was coming to an end, both Tina and Michael was told to step on a glass inside a cloth bag and to shatter it. Some see this as representing the destruction of the Temple in Jerusalem. Michael saw it as the destruction that was to be of Tina. If she did not divorced him soon. As they left in the limousine. She looked in love at him with her beautiful blue eyes , and he smirked at her with altered disgust. As she went to hold his hand she felt his hands pull away. And he said"When you said I do , you sign up for hell." Hate was in his heart and he did not see the beautiful treasure he hold. A woman of untold worth which all the money of this world could not buy. In response she replied"

I am going to win your heart in time you will see." The days of the marriage turned to weeks. Every word of hatred and cursing he gave to her was replied with words of love. He would come home late , and drunk, she would not complain. But prayers to God with tears was often in her lips. A great meal was often seen when he got home. And the house kept nice and clean. He tried to look for her imperfections but found none. At times he would beat her but still she would stay. She would often try to hug him but his heart was as a iceberg which in time would melt away. At work he would hear his friends complain about their wives but when he tried to say something bad to say about her what would come to his mind was his actions towards her and her response of love. At first every hug and kiss was pushed away. But in time he let it be. But after a while his feelings was changed and he didn't knew what was happening but love was conqueroring hate. When she would tell him ," I love you" he would always replied with " in time you would stop and see it is a waste of time" At moments she felt like quitting but a flame in her kept telling her to love. After a long time in passing when she would say" I love you" to shut her up he would reply" I love you too, Now let me be." As the months pass she was pregnant with a child. She came to him with news. And thinking of what he would say or do, she was surprised to see him with joy and tears, telling her with a subbing sound " forgive me for all I done and said."

1Peter 3:1-2 NKJV 1 Wives, likewise, be submissive to your own husbands, that even if some do not obey the word, they, without a word, may be won by the conduct of their wives, 2 when they observe your chaste conduct accompanied by fear.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/51001916Tue, 23 Aug 2022 01:06:55 +0000Harris KakoulidesTwo Jewish babies were born. One a beautiful girl , the other a handsome boy from two different sets of parents. At the Hospital the parents of the babies made a arrangement that when their children was old enough they should marry. Hands where shook....
As the Rabbi said the 7 blessings " Baruch ata Adonai, m'sameiach chatan im hakalah. Blessed are You, LORD, our God, sovereign of the universe, who created joy and gladness, groom and bride, mirth, song, delight and rejoicing, love and harmony and peace and companionship."

Tina looked and smile at Michael while Michael tried to look away.

The couple stood under the chuppah ( a canopy beneath which Jewish marriage ceremonies are performed.) , As blessings were given by the Rabbi and the groom which was Michael placed the wedding ring on the Tina's finger which he did with such brutality that her finger started to hurt.

As the ceremony was coming to an end, both Tina and Michael was told to step on a glass inside a cloth bag and to shatter it. Some see this as representing the destruction of the Temple in Jerusalem. Michael saw it as the destruction that was to be of Tina. If she did not divorced him soon. As they left in the limousine. She looked in love at him with her beautiful blue eyes , and he smirked at her with altered disgust. As she went to hold his hand she felt his hands pull away. And he said"When you said I do , you sign up for hell." Hate was in his heart and he did not see the beautiful treasure he hold. A woman of untold worth which all the money of this world could not buy. In response she replied"

I am going to win your heart in time you will see." The days of the marriage turned to weeks. Every word of hatred and cursing he gave to her was replied with words of love. He would come home late , and drunk, she would not complain. But prayers to God with tears was often in her lips. A great meal was often seen when he got home. And the house kept nice and clean. He tried to look for her imperfections but found none. At times he would beat her but still she would stay. She would often try to hug him but his heart was as a iceberg which in time would melt away. At work he would hear his friends complain about their wives but when he tried to say something bad to say about her what would come to his mind was his actions towards her and her response of love. At first every hug and kiss was pushed away. But in time he let it be. But after a while his feelings was changed and he didn't knew what was happening but love was conqueroring hate. When she would tell him ," I love you" he would always replied with " in time you would stop and see it is a waste of time" At moments she felt like quitting but a flame in her kept telling her to love. After a long time in passing when she would say" I love you" to shut her up he would reply" I love you too, Now let me be." As the months pass she was pregnant with a child. She came to him with news. And thinking of what he would say or do, she was surprised to see him with joy and tears, telling her with a...]]>280jewish-tradition,jewish_weding,love-stories,short-storiesfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/43-the-train-of-no-return--51001769https://api.spreaker.com/episode/51001769Tue, 23 Aug 2022 00:41:22 +0000Harris KakoulidesA man speaks to his wife as she breathes her last to enter the train of no return. "You are about to go soon, I will miss you" he said. She answered"but I will wait for you on the other side." I don't want you to go" he says as tears falls down his...126death,heaven,short_story,trainfalsefull