Stories by Larry

Welcome to Stories by Larry. On this site, you will find stories that we hope will make you laugh, cry, smile, or think. We also hope these stories will touch your heart in some way. Maybe some will even help change your life. We hope you enjoy and tell others about Stories by Larry. Larry Whiteley

Category: Something To Think About

  • CHANGING THE LIVES OF SPECIAL KIDS

    The Hartweg’s the day these special boys officially became a part of the family

  • THE REST OF THE STORY

    THE REST OF THE STORY

    Yesterday morning, I was up early like I always am. It was still dark out. Cup of coffee in hand, I go to my office, sit down at my desk, turn on the computer, and start writing a story I have been wanting to do titled – Gotcha Kids. I was busy doing research about…

  • DON’T LET THE OLD MAN IN

    DON’T LET THE OLD MAN IN

    My wife and I watched Toby Keith: American Icon on TV recently. It was a tribute to the country music star who died of stomach cancer this past February. I have always enjoyed listening to Toby. He was a country boy from Oklahoma that made it big, but he didn’t act like it. He was…

  • A CHRISTMAS STORY

    A CHRISTMAS STORY

    It was Christmas Eve morning. I decided to escape the hustle and bustle of Christmas and go crappie fishing. On this cold day, I know I will find my quarry congregated around brush piles and standing timber. When caught in winter’s cold water, they always taste better. I put on my gloves, pull up my…

  • A CHRISTMAS LETTER TO OUR GRANDKIDS

    A CHRISTMAS LETTER TO OUR GRANDKIDS

    Dear Grandkids, I know most of your communication today is through short texts and emails. You probably do not like to read something as long as this letter, but please do!  One day, the gifts you get for Christmas will be gone. This Christmas letter to each of you will last forever. As you continue…

  • TAKE IT ONE DAY AT A TIME

    TAKE IT ONE DAY AT A TIME

    Many of you are praying for our son Kelly and his battle with cancer. Every week at church, many people will ask how he is doing. My wife and I are thankful for all of you and those praying for him in Wisconsin, where he and his wife Lexi and sons Ty and Sam live….

  • LET US BE THANKFUL

    People ask me how I could possibly believe in a God I never see or hear. I smile. Then I tell them all I have to do is go outdoors and look around. I can see Him in a beautiful sunrise or breathtaking sunset. I see Him in the beauty of spring wildflowers and the…

  • MAY GOD BLESS AMERICA

    MAY GOD BLESS AMERICA

    There are over 200 million professed Christians in the United States. Would you believe 2 out of 5 Christians fail to vote in Presidential elections? 1 out of 5 Christians are not even registered to vote. Shame on us! Watching the TV news, listening to talk radio shows, or reading about all the politics on…

  • BEFORE TOMORROW NEVER COMES

    BEFORE TOMORROW NEVER COMES

    The autumn season of our lives can be a mixture of nostalgia, blessings, and potential. It yields the harvest of seeds we’ve sown throughout life and braces us for colder days to come. When that time arrives, we look back and better understand how God led us. Do not rest. You have work to do…

  • YES JESUS LOVES ME

    YES JESUS LOVES ME

    (Senior Version) Jesus loves me this I know, though my hair is white as snow. Though my sight is growing dim, still He bids me trust in him. Yes, Jesus loves me. Yes Jesus loves me. Yes, Jesus loves me, the Bible tells me so. Though my steps are oh so slow with my hand…