Monthly Archive

My full and open honesty to Him is often a painful thing.  Seeking out, and facing, all my empty 'Christianized' masks and motives, cranked-out words, token prayers, and bargain-basement obedienc... read more..

Last week I purchased a burger for $1.58. I handed the cashier $2.00 and started digging for some change. I pulled out 8 cents and gave it to her. She stood there with $2 and 8 cents. She looked bewil... read more..

The little girl was sitting in her grandfather's lap as he read her a goodnight story.  From time to time, she would take her eye's off the book and reach up to touch his wrinkled cheek.  By... read more..

It's a classic tale of good and evil, loyalty and betrayal, greed and honor. It was a popular book when it was first published and over the years it has been made into both movie and video versions. I... read more..

An old man strode in to his doctors office and said, "Doc, my druggist said to tell you to change my prescription and to check the prescription you've been giving to Mrs. Smith.""Oh, he did, did he?" ... read more..

Dedicated to all parents taking kids to college--and to all parents who need to know that, whatever's going on, YOUR child is HIS child too!! Whew! What a roller-coaster weekend this has been--the emo... read more..

After the death of a never married 94-year old spinster of his parish, the rector was given a note from her personal belongings.  In the woman's handwriting were specific instructions for her fun... read more..

About a week ago, I came across an Internet advice column that told me how to eliminate the paperwork clutter on my desk.Great.So I printed out the five pages of how-to instructions, and placed them o... read more..

A young girl, dressed in her Sunday best, was running as fast as she could to Sunday school.  As she ran, she prayed, "Dear Lord, please don't let me be late!  Dear Lord, please don't let me... read more..

There was a man driving down the road behind an 18 wheeler, at every stoplight the trucker would get out of the cab, run back and bang on the trailer door. After seeing this at several intersections i... read more..

Many of us have shared the gospel with people we love, only to have them respond very badly. You look back on it and wonder, what if I had done things differently? What if I had said this, or not done... read more..

I can see clearly now, the brain is gone... Mental Floss prevents Moral Decay. Madness takes its toll. Please have exact change. 3 kinds of people: those who can count & those who can't. For peopl... read more..

True Calls to the IRSCaller: I want to know if I should file married or single.IRS: Are you married?Caller: Well, sort of ....IRS: What?Caller: Well, we did get married, but we're not counting on it.C... read more..

My son, Mitchell, a kindergartener, practices spelling with magnetic letters on the refrigerator: cat, dog, dad, and mom have been proudly displayed for all to see.  One morning while getting rea... read more..

On December 1, 1997, Missy Jenkins was one of seven students gunned down at Heath High School in Paducah, Kentucky, following a school prayer meeting. A bullet damaged her spinal cord, leaving Missy d... read more..

An airliner flew into a violent thunderstorm and was soon swaying and bumping around the sky. One very nervous lady happened to be sitting next to a clergyman and turned to him."Can't you do something... read more..

Long ago lived a seaman named Captain Bravo.  He was a manly-man who showed no fear in facing his enemies.  One day, while sailing the seven seas, a look-out spotted a pirate ship and the cr... read more..

After being with his blind date all evening, the man couldn't take another minute with her. Earlier, he had secretly arranged to have a friend call him to the phone so he would have an excuse to leave... read more..

A great delight of being a minister is watching a relationship grow into a wonderful romance. Often the pastor is the first to recognize the signs, even before the couple realizes it. My wife and I pl... read more..

The little old lady seated herself right behind the bus driver.  Every ten minutes or so she'd pipe up, "Have we reached Oriskany Falls yet, sonny?" "No, lady, not yet.  I'll let you know,"... read more..

A State Police colleague of mine once received a call from a woman who asked him how to baste a turkey. After a stunned moment, he, being a fairly good cook, described the procedure. Then he asked, "B... read more..

No, I don't mean your kids--or mine--although there are days that either may qualify for the grand prize, I'm sure! AND I don't mean the terrorists on the streets of our cities that bomb buildings and... read more..

The local high school has a policy that the parent's must call the school if the student is to be absent for the day.  Kelly, deciding to bunk and go to the mall with her friends waited till her ... read more..

How to start your day with a positive outlook.1. Open a new file in your PC.2. Name it "Housework."3. Send it to the RECYCLE BIN4. Empty the RECYCLE BIN5. Your PC will ask you, "Are you sure you want ... read more..

Not too long ago a large seminar was held for ministers in training. Among the speakers were many well known motivational speakers.  One such boldly approached the pulpit and, gathering the enti... read more..

The C.E.O. stares blindly out at the spectacular view from his office window. After years of conniving and manipulation he is at the helm of the company. He had great plans for his future but circumst... read more..

A woman phoned her dentist when she received a huge bill. "I'm shocked!" she complained. "This is three times what you normally charge.""Yes, I know," said the dentist. "But you yelled so loud, you s... read more..

You hear people moaning and groaning about what a bad life they have! They seem to never be satisfied with anything that ever comes their way. They covet what others have, or what others are doing. I ... read more..

After church, Johnny tells his parents he has to go and talk to the minister right away.  They agree and the pastor greets the family. "Pastor," Johnny says, "I heard you say today that our bodi... read more..

My parents are both busy professional people and have trouble finding time for chores and home maintenance. On weekends they each make a list of things to be done. Father's list is never completely cr... read more..