Getting Out of Jury Duty
Here’s a tip for getting out of jury duty: When asked a question, begin every answer with, “According to the prophecy…”
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The Platypus Prayer
Lord, I can’t help but wonder about the platypus. It looks like you had a bunch of animal parts left over after creating everything, and just stuck them all together – duck-bill, beaver-tail, otter-foot, lays egg, lives in water, breathes … Continue reading →
Four Questions for Success
Why? Why Not? Why Not You? Why Not You Now?
Continue reading →Force and Influence
Once upon a time there was a piece of iron that was very strong. One after another, the ax, the saw, the hammer and the flame tried to break it. “I’ll master it, said the ax. Its blows fell heavily … Continue reading →
Darts
A young lady named Sally, relates an experience she had in a seminary class taught by her teacher, Dr. Smith. She says Dr. Smith was known for his elaborate object lessons. One particular day, Sally walked into the seminary and … Continue reading →
Which Virgin Was the Mother of Jesus?
A 10-year-old, under the tutelage of her grandmother, was becoming quite knowledgeable about the Bible. Then one day she floored her grandmother by asking, “Which Virgin was the mother of Jesus: the Virgin Mary or the King James Virgin?”
Continue reading →God, It Hurts
I said, “God, I hurt.” And God said, I know.”I said, “God, I cry a lot.” And God said, “That is why I gave you tears.”I said, “God, I am so depressed.” And God said, “That is why I gave … Continue reading →
When You Thought I Wasn’t Looking
When you thought I wasn’t looking, you hung my first painting on the refrigerator, and I wanted to paint another. When you thought I wasn’t looking, you fed a stray cat, and I thought it was good to be kind … Continue reading →
What is Anger?
A wise man was asked: What is anger? His answer – it is a punishment you give yourself for someone else’s mistakes.
Continue reading →How to Drive
A little girl to her father – “Daddy, before you married Mommy, who told you how to drive?”
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