Starting School
Tommy had reached school age. His mother managed with a blast of propaganda to make him enthusiastic about the idea. She bought him lots of new clothes, told him of the new friends he’d meet and so on. On the … Continue reading →
Category Archives: Thought Provokers
A Short Quiz
Arnold Schwartzenegger has a big one. Michael J. Fox has a small one. Madonna doesn’t have one. The Pope has one, but doesn’t use his. Bill Clinton uses his all the time. Mickey Mouse has an unusual one. George Burns’ … Continue reading →
Before I Was a Mom
Before I was a Mom, I made and ate hot meals. I had unstained clothing. I had quiet conversations on the phone. Before I was a Mom, I slept as late as I wanted and never worried about how late … Continue reading →
Giving All We Have
Father O’Shea, the parish priest in the village, was giving a sermon about charity. He said, “The trouble with the world today is that some people have too much and others have too little. We must give of ourselves and … Continue reading →
Things People Won’t Say When They See a Christian Bumper Sticker on a Car
9. “Look! Let’s stop that car and ask those folks how we can become Christians.” 8. “Don’t worry, Billy, those people are Christians. They must have a good reason for driving 90 miles an hour.” 7. “What a joy to … Continue reading →
Sunday School Bloopers
The following are biblical bloopers from Sunday school students: FROM THE OLD TESTAMENT In the first book of the Bible, Guinessis, the Lord got tired of creating the world, so he took the Sabbath off. Adam and Eve were created … Continue reading →
Eating Out With Jonathan
The waitress comes over and recognizes the family seated at the table – Mr & Mrs Smith and their little son. Jonathan. She says, “Jonathan, what would you like?” He says, “I’ll have a grilled cheese sandwich.” She says, “Jonathan, … Continue reading →
God’s Amazing Wisdom and Accuracy
God’s wisdom may be observed in the hatching of eggs. The eggs of the potato bug hatch in 7 days; Those of the canary in 14 days; Those of the barnyard hen in 21 days; The eggs of ducks and … Continue reading →
Stopping the Church Gossip
Mildred, the church gossip, and self-appointed monitor of the church’s morals, kept sticking her nose into other people’s business. Several members did not approve of her extra-curricular activities, but feared her enough to maintain their silence. She made a mistake, … Continue reading →
Jesus Loves Me – The Senior Version
While watching a little TV, I saw a church in Atlanta honoring one of its senior pastors who had been retired many years. “When I was asked to come here today and talk to you, your pastor asked me to … Continue reading →