Christian Stories PresentsToil-worn Hands Christian Stories "Toil-worn Hands" was Written by Max O'Neill for 21st Century Christianity ______________________________________________________________________________  From childhood Albrecht Durer wanted to paint. Finally, he left home to study with a great artist. He met a friend who also had this same desire and the two became roommates. Both being poor, they found it difficult to make a living and study at the same time. Albrecht's friend offered to work while Albrecht studied. Then when the paintings began to sell, he would have his chance. After much persuasion, Albrecht agreed and worked faithfully while his friend toiled long hours to make a living. The day came when Albrecht sold a wood-carving and his friend went back to his paints, only to find that the hard work had stiffened and twisted his fingers and he could no longer paint with skill. When Albrecht learned what had happened to his friend, he was filled with great sorrow. One day returning home unexpectedly he heard the voice of his friend and saw the gnarled, toilworn hands folded in prayer before him. "I can show the world my appreciation by painting his hands as I see them now, folded in prayer." It was this thought that inspired Albrecht Durer when he realized that he could never give back to his friend the skill which had left his hands. Durer's gratitude was captured in his inspired painting that has become world famous. And, we are blessed by both the beauty of the painting and the beautiful story of gratitude and brotherhood.  Is Anybody Happier Because You Passed His Way? Does Anyone Remember That You Spoke To Him Today? This Day is Almost Over, And Its Toiling Time is Through; Is There Anyone To Utter Now A Friendly Word For You? Can You Say Tonight in Passing With The Days That Slipped So Fast, That You Helped a Single Person, Of The Many That You Passed? Is A Single Heart Rejoicing Over What You Did or Said? Does One Whose Hopes Were Fading Now With Courage Look Ahead? Did You Waste The Day, or Lose It? Was It Well or Poorly Spent? Did You Leave a Trail of Kindness Or A Scar of Discontent? ___________________________________________________________________________ Click Below to See A Great Video!"
______________________________________________________________________ And Now For... "A Great Smile!"  What Would You Like Them Say? A Heaven Joke Three buddies die in a car crash, and they go to Heaven to an orientation. They are all asked, "When you are in your casket and friends and family are mourning upon you, what would you like to hear them say about you? The first guy says, "I would like to hear them say that I was the greatest doctor of my time, and a great family man." The second guy says, "I would like to hear that I was a wonderful husband and school teacher what a huge difference I've made in the children of tomorrow." The last guy replies, "Well... If I had my druthers...I would like to hear them say, 'Look...! He's moving...! ...OH MY GOODNESS HE'S ALIVE!'"  AllPhotos In Christian Stories are Published with permissionfrom the 21st Century Christianity Christian Stories Forum Pages.
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