SILVER CORD STORIES

The Power of Story When We Remember to Laugh

Rediscovering the "best medicine"

Published on Just One More Chapter • 20 hrs ago

September 2025

Dennis and Pearl's First Session

Maybe Therapy Isn't For Everyone

Sep 19 • 

Bob Smiley

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Starstruck

The woman in the Lululemon dupes had one last clear thought as she arced through the air: This hurts more than I thought it would.

Sep 2 • 

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August 2025

Silver Cord Stories

An Introduction and Announcement

Aug 14 • 

Bob Smiley

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Welcome Back We Are Already Broke

A Letter from Your School Principal

Aug 12 • 

Bob Smiley

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Softie

Richard Oatman was incredibly kind. That was the problem.

Aug 8 • 

Bob Smiley

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July 2025

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The True Hollywood Story of How I Met My Wife

Jul 31 • 

Bob Smiley

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Do You Know a Good Church Near You?

A Personal Request

Jul 22 • 

Bob Smiley

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The God Machine

A story of war and faith.

Jul 9 • 

Bob Smiley

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June 2025

I Invited Tom Cruise to My Wedding

I really shouldn’t have.

Jun 18 • 

Bob Smiley

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May 2025

Cruel Summer

Give Me $40,000 and I Will Traumatize Your Privileged High Schooler.

May 28 • 

Bob Smiley

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An Important Email Regarding Pastor Bryce's Tattoo

Dear Grace Community Family...

May 22 • 

Bob Smiley

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