BOTH RETURNED The physician phoned one of his delinquent patients, “Mrs. Taylor,” he said, “I’m sorry to tell you this, but your check just came back.” “So did my arthritis,” […]
MAYFLOWER RENAMED Thanksgiving was nearing when our son came home from kindergarten, eager to tell what he’d learned about the Pilgrims. “They sailed across the ocean to find freedom in
Children | Humor | Ideas | Thanks | Thanksgiving | Understanding | Words Read More »
A SUITABLE FUTURE A college student was seen riding his bicycle across campus. On the front of his sweatshirt he had written his goal: “FUTURE DOCTOR!” As the student rode
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HOW TO KEEP A SECRET The only way to keep a secret among three people is for two of them to be dead.
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A HUNDRED DOLLAR WISH A man on the street said, “I’d be happy if only I had $100.” A person passing by who heard him handed him $100. The man
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HUMOR PERSPECTIVE A sense of humor is what makes you laugh at something that makes you mad if it happens to you. Adapted from Ministry Advantage, May – June, 1993,
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EVEN WHEN IT’S PAINFUL As two men were walking through a field one day, they spotted an enraged bull. Instantly, they darted toward the nearest fence. The storming bull followed
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I never knew an auctioneer to lie, unless it was absolutely necessary. Josh Billings From The Progressive Farmer, September, 1990
Burden | Excuses | Failure | Humor | LIES & AUCTIONEERS | Short Shorts | Truth Read More »
DRUMMING UP BUSINESS Last week our fifteen-month-old inhaled some chewed-up crayon, blocking her left lung, and we spent the night in the hospital for its bronchoscopic removal. After reflecting for
FOREVER AND EVER Many times, between the cereal crumbs, crawling on the pews, and coloring on the bulletins, we adults often question what value a young child gets out of
A FRIEND IN WASHINGTON D.C. If you need a friend in Washington, get a dog. Harry S. Truman
GREAT AND HUMBLE DOCTOR One day Linus is sitting on the curb talking to Charlie Brown, telling him about his aspirations: “Charlie Brown, when I get big I’m going to
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ADULTEROUS GRASSHOPPERS After completing the study of the stages in the life of a grasshopper, one young boy submitted the following as his written assignment: “First grasshoppers are eggs. Then
A LESSON ON TACT A husband and wife were leaving the office of a marriage counselor. The husband turned to the wife as they walked to the car: “Well, did
A REPLACED FRIEND A man who was a bit paranoid walked into his apartment and found that everything in his apartment had been stolen and replaced with exact replicas. When
AN EMERGENCY CALL The story of David and Goliath was being taught in a five year old Sunday School class one Sunday. In explaining the story to the children, the
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FREELY GIVEN Despite his best efforts, an encyclopedia salesman just couldn’t interest a farmer in an expensive set of encyclopedias. “That sounds like too much money to me,” the farmer
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NICE TO SEE HER Winthrop is walking down the street with a little girl talking about school. He says, “Mrs. Hackaberry said it was nice to see me again… and
AS HAPPY AS WE GET It was time for some Friday night fun and fellowship. The three couples decided to treat themselves to a steak dinner. When they arrived at
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CREEPS NEED LOVE Curtis is walking down the street carrying on a conversation with Michelle. Michelle says, “I’ve already told you we can’t have a relationship Curtis! I’m 13 and
Acceptance | Belonging | Children | Grace | Humor | Love Read More »
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