SamStone

I have to confess—I struggle with waiting, especially when my prayers for clarity or breakthrough seem to hang in the air like morning mist that never lifts. I used to think effective prayer worked like a business transaction: clear request,…

Summer is here, and like many of you, I love spending time at the beach occasionally. I’m one of those people who can’t resist collecting beautiful stones during beach walks – each one catches my eye and somehow finds its…

Let me start with a familiar story; I’m sure you’ve heard it before. It is both lighthearted and profound. A man lived in a flood-prone area, and when the rains came, the waters began rising rapidly around his house. As…

I used to misinterpret the story that I’m about to tell you. It’s a well-known story about Zhuangzi, the great philosopher. I discovered that I was not the only one who misunderstood its profound meaning. In fact, many scholars interpret…

One of my favorite fables is about a scientific experiment on monkeys. Once upon a time, a group of scientists decided to observe the behavior of monkeys in a unique setting. They placed five monkeys in a large room. At…

Once upon a time, in a quaint little town, a wealthy traveler happened upon a sight that took his breath away. It was a magnificent two-story building, and the second floor, oh, it was a thing of beauty! The veranda…

There was a woman who was diagnosed with a terminal illness. The doctor gave her three months to live.  She had a gift of evangelism and always loved sharing her faith. But now, realizing that her life was cut short,…

Life is complicated, but I am a simple man who likes to simplify complex concepts without losing their essence. Many philosophers have tried to resolve life’s issues, but I feel they still make it more complicated than I like. I…