My Father Was So Ignorant
“When I was a boy of fourteen my father was so ignorant I could hardly stand to have the old man around. But when I got to be twenty-one I was astounded at how much the old man learned in … Continue reading →
Tag Archives: Kids and Family
Thanking God for Food
A 4-year-old boy who was asked to return thanks before Christmas dinner. The family members bowed their heads in expectation. He began his prayer, thanking God for all his friends, naming them one by one. Then he thanked God for … Continue reading →
Giving Your All
Many years ago, when I worked as a volunteer at a hospital, I got to know a little girl named Liz who was suffering from a rare & serious disease. Her only chance of recovery appeared to be a blood … Continue reading →
We Are But Dust
A visiting minister waxed eloquently during the offertory. “Dear Lord,” he began, with arms extended toward heaven and a rapturous look on his upturned face, “Without you we are but dust. . . ” He would have continued but at … 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 →
No Charge
My little boy came into the kitchen this evening while I was fixing supper. And he handed me a piece of paper he’d been writing on. So, after wiping my hands on my apron, I read it, and this is … Continue reading →
Family Problems
Two men met recently and struck up a conversation. One was telling the other about some problems he was having with one of his kids. After a while the other guy said, “You think you have family problems? Get a … Continue reading →
That's Because It's Empty
A little girl went up to her mother one day while holding her stomach saying, “Mommy, my stomach hurts.” Her mother replied, “That’s because it’s empty, you have to put something into it!” She then prepared a bowl of soup. … Continue reading →