Category Parables

Mr. Right, Blindly Wrong

A woman tearfully approached her husband. “I just feel Iike we’re drifting apart,” she stammered. “That’s silly,” the man stated matter-of-factly.  “We’re married and we’re literally 6 feet away from each other as we speak.” She rolled her eyes. “I…

Echo Chamber

An attending physician and a resident confidently waltzed into the patient’s room.   “I’m so glad you’re here,” the patient gasped between crackling coughs.  “I’m super short of breath and my heart is racing.” “Let’s take a look,” the senior physician…

Trust the Sandwich Expert…Or Die!

A jovial gentleman entered the new local sandwich shop at the recommendation of a friend.  He was immediately impressed by the nametag of the worker behind the counter, which read “Sandwich Expert.”  This already seemed to be an upgrade over…

Tombstone Talks

A hapless nomad, weary from his wanderings, arrived at an unusual cemetery.  Each row of tombstones created a path to a different church.  In past eras, graveyards were owned and maintained by local church congregations, but the presence of multiple…

The Battle of Credibility

Squadrons from every corner of the Social Media universe assembled behind their computer screens at the Battle of Credibility.  Cannonballs of contumely rocketed across the expanse and fiery missiles of malevolence hurtled back and forth at unidentifiable targets.  Fragile fortresses…

Health or Religion?

A local church was hosting a “Get To Know You” event, and the facilitator signaled that the meeting was about to begin. “Ok guys!” Let’s go around the circle and get to know each other!” A pudgy but pleasant-looking man…

The Gardener

He was known as The Gardener. Although he was a teacher by vocation, he spent much of his time outside the classroom in his garden.  Some of his fondest childhood memories involved tilling the soil and planting seeds with his…