Vacation Time
Jill had applied for a job and when she returned home, her mother asked how the interview went. “Pretty good I think”, replied Jill, “but if I go to work there I won’t get a vacation unless I’m married. Her … Continue reading →
Category Archives: Thought Provokers
Lean On Me
As the road ahead seems rugged, And the path is getting steep, I feel that I can’t make it, So my heart begins to weep. Then I turn to see who’s coming, To join me on my way. I see … Continue reading →
Worldviews from the Pit
A man fell into a pit and couldn’t get himself out: A subjective person came along and said, “I feel for you down there.” An objective person came along and said, “Well it’s logical that someone would fall down there.” … Continue reading →
Tell Me Something Positive
A husband and wife are getting ready for bed. The wife is standing in front of a full-length mirror taking a hard look at herself. “You know, dear,” she says, “I look in the mirror, and I see an old … Continue reading →
Fun Things to Do During Boring Church Services
Pass a note to the organist asking whether he/she plays requests. See if a yawn really is contagious. Slap your neighbor. See if they turn the other cheek. If not, raise your hand and tell the preacher. Devise ways of … Continue reading →
Computers and the 'Older' Generation
A computer was something on TV, From a science-fiction show of note, A window was something you hated to clean, And ram was the cousin of a goat. Meg was the name of my girlfriend, And gig was a job … Continue reading →
The Heavenly Computer Competition
Jesus and Satan were having an ongoing argument about who was better on the computer. They had been going at it for days and frankly God was tired of hearing all the bickering. Finally fed up, God said, “That’s it! … Continue reading →
Sharing Everything
The little old couple walked slowly into McDonald’s that cold winter evening. They looked out of place amid the young families and young couples eating there that night. Some of the customers looked admiringly at them. You could tell what … Continue reading →
The Talking Dog
A guy is driving around the back woods of Montana and he sees a sign in front of a broken down shanty-style house: “Talking Dog For Sale.” He rings the bell and the owner appears and tells him the dog … Continue reading →
Smiling Gives You a Boost
“A smile activates mirror neurons — special signals that fire when we act and when we observe others acting–making grins literally contagious. Smiles are like parties for the brain. They activate neuropeptides that work to reduce stress and spread happy messages … Continue reading →