Tag Archives: Mark Twain

Telling the Truth Gracefully

Posted on December 26, 2016 by jesustrek

Mark Twain once said, “Last week, I stated a certain woman was the ugliest woman I had ever seen. I have since been visited by her sister, and now wish to withdraw that statement.” Twain’s humorous comment points out the … Continue reading →

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Didn’t Earn It

Posted on September 24, 2015 by jesustrek

“Heaven goes by favor. If it went by merit, you would stay out, and your dog would go in.”—Mark Twain. Heaven is not earned. Most of the world’s religions say that you get to go to heaven because of your … Continue reading →

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Clear Message

Posted on December 20, 2014 by jesustrek

Time after time I listen patiently to a message someone has left on my answering machine. They want me to return their call to talk about something that is very important to them. Then, when they leave the number I … Continue reading →

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