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Pennies from Heaven
Little Jimmy was lying on a hillock in the middle of a meadow
on a warm spring day. Puffy white clouds rolled by and he pondered
their shape. Soon, he began to think about God. "God? Are you
really there?" Jimmy said out loud. To his astonishment a voice
came from the clouds. "Yes, Jimmy? What can I do for you?"
Seizing the opportunity, Jimmy asked, "God? What is a million
years like to you?"
Knowing that Jimmy could not understand the concept of infinity,
God responded in a manner to which Jimmy could relate, "A million
years to me, Jimmy, is like a minute."
"Oh," said Jimmy. "Well, then, what's a million dollars like
to you?"
"A million dollars to me, Jimmy, is like a penny."
"Wow!" remarked Jimmy, getting an idea. "You're so generous,
can I have one of your pennies?"
God replied, "Sure thing, Jimmy! Just a minute."
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