Who’s Number One?
The coach for the little league team had not yet learned the names of all the players, so he called them by the numbers on their uniforms. He yelled, “Number 5, your time to bat,” and Jeff came to the … Continue reading →
Category Archives: Thought Provokers
Your Perspective Can Determine Your Destination
Two twin boys were raised by an alcoholic father. One grew up to be an alcoholic and when asked what happened, he said, “I watched my father.” The other boy grew up and never drank in his life. When he … Continue reading →
Perspective Makes the Difference
How we look at things definitely has an impact on how we think and behave. First, read this from top to bottom. Then, read it from bottom to top and notice how everything changes. Written by a 14 year old… … Continue reading →
You Know You’re Aging When…
Your favorite section of the newspaper is “25 Years Ago Today.” The parts that have arthritis are the parts where you feel best. A big evening with your friends is sitting around comparing living wills. Your clothes go into the … Continue reading →
Changing the Wedding Vows
During the wedding rehearsal, the groom approached the pastor with an unusual offer. “Look, I’ll give you $100 if you’ll change the wedding vows. When you get to me and the part where I’m to promise to ‘love, honor and … Continue reading →
Make a Difference Wherever You Are
As an old man walked down a beach at dawn, he saw a young man running across the sand,bending down to pick up a stranded starfish and throw it far into the sea. The old man gazed in wonder as … Continue reading →
Gifts for Mom
Three sons left home, went out on their own and prospered. Getting back together, they discussed the gifts they were able to give their elderly mother. The first said, “I built a big house for our mother.” The second said, … Continue reading →
From the Pages of the Bible
Two old friends met one day after many years. One attended college, and now was very successful. The other had not attended college and never had much ambition. The unsuccessful one said, “How has everything been going with you?” “Well, … Continue reading →
The Over Confident Vacuum Salesman
A little old lady answered a knock on the door one day, only to be confronted by a well-dressed young man carrying a vacuum cleaner. “Good morning,” said the young man. “If I could take a couple of minutes of … Continue reading →
Under the Wings of His Protection
After a forest fire in Yellowstone National Park, forest rangers began their trek up a mountain to assess the inferno’s damage. One ranger found a bird literally petrified in the ashes, perched like a statue on the ground at the … Continue reading →