Spiritual Parables

These are some of my favorite spiritual stories and parables that have been collected from various sources. Some of these are classics you may have heard but never considered from a non-religious perspective, and others are spiritual parables you may not have heard before. If you know of any spiritual stories that you would like to share here, then please use the Submit A Story link.

Pennies from Heaven – Featured Spiritual Story

A woman of modest means and her husband were invited to spend the weekend at the husband's employer's home. The boss was very wealthy, with an estate home and several cars costing more than the average house.

The woman delighted to experience first hand the life of the extremely wealthy. The boss indulged his guests both at home on his estate as well as out as exclusive dining establishments.

On one occasion as they were about to enter an exclusive...

Drowning Man – Featured Spiritual Story

While out to sea, a large boat became shipwrecked and there was only a single survivor. This man prayed and asked God to save his life. Soon thereafter, another boat came by and offered the man some help.

"No thanks," he said. "I'm waiting for God to save me."

Spiritual Parables

A Fox and a Tiger by Unknown	Carrots, Eggs, or Coffee by Unknown
Crossing the Water by Sri Ramakrishna	Do Not Question the Search by Sri Ramakrishna
Excuses by The Monk Theophane	Freedom Parrot by Osho
Friends in the Desert by Unknown	Ghandi and Some Sugar by Catherine Ingram
God As Mother by Sri Ramakrishna	Greatest Treasure by Catherine Ingram
Hold My Hand by Unknown	Origin of Death by Joseph Bruchac
Searching for God by Rabindranath Tagore	Selling the Bearskin by James Fadiman and Robert Frager
Should He Bite Me by Roger D. Abrahams	Stone and the Flower by Unknown
That's Not My Problem by Unknown	The 100th Monkey by Ken Keyes Jr.
The Sailor's Decision by Unknown	The Sealwoman by Clarissa Pinkola Estes
Two Kinds of Food by C.M. Kay	Waves In An Ocean by Mitch Albom
Why We Shout When In Anger by Unknown	Wondrous Powers by Roger D. Abrahams

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