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The Bible nourishes followers of Jesus every day - if they daily pay attention to it.Listen Online: {audio}podcast/sm20060910.mp3{/audio}... read more..

If it was going to be easy, it never would have started with something called labor! Shouting to make your children obey is like using the horn to steer your car, and you get about the same results... read more..

A woman joined a health spa, and on her first day eagerly joined in an exercise class. However, when it ended she went to the front desk and requested cancellation of her membership.When asked why, sh... read more..

Do you have an important dispute to settle or decision to make?  Who get's the last chicken leg?  Who's turn is it to wash the cow? Should I go on the Springer show to find out the read more..

There was this Lutheran minister who served a predominately German congregation for years.  Pastor Heinz enjoyed telling Norwegian jokes from the pulpit, much to the delight of his flock. One ... read more..

Although fun to visit, zoos do pose certain perils. But to whom? A sign posted in the Knoxville Zoo in Tennessee cautioned visitors:"Please be safe. Do not sit, climb, or lean on the zoo fences. If yo... read more..

Your boss doesn't want you taking time away from your desk to play in the mail room with all the packing supplies, so here's your chance to do so at your desk.  Of course, if you are home right now th... read more..

A fourth-grade teacher was giving her pupils a lesson in logic. "Here is the situation," she said. "A man is standing up in a boat in the middle of a river, fishing.  H read more..

No matter how carefully I plan my day I never seem to have enough time. I no sooner get into a good working mode than I'm out of time. If only somebody could invent some gizmo to help me save read more..

There's a story about the military pilot calling for a priority landing because his single-engine jet fighter was running "a bit peaked."Air Traffic Control told the fighter jock that he was number tw... read more..

Your boss really won't mind if you try playing these songs.  Really! Just in case, though, you might want to have your resume ready in order to look for a new job.   read more..

Dog: "They keep putting the lid down on the big water bowl." Goldfish: "Just because I have a three-second memory, they don't think I'll mind eating the same fish flakes read more..

My boyfriend, Tim, a mechanic, does work for the Air Force Academy. One day, a guard asked, "Mind if our new guard dog practices sniffing your truck? Tim obliged and the dog went to work. Almost imme... read more..

So this isn't Home Sweet Home ...  Adjust! Martha Stewart doesn't live here!! Ring bell for maid service.  If no answer, do it yourself! I clean house every other da read more..

During a beautiful spring afternoon, I was attending a music festival. Just as I stopped to listen to a folk singer, a group of exhibitors, dragging out tools and sawhorses, began setting up their dis... read more..

Have you ever been accused of of having a head made of wood?  Maybe it was just your profile that gave that impression.     read more..

Every now and then someone comes along who has a love for appliances.  Take the MayTag repairman - he had it bad. I'm not trying to explain it or excuse it - I'm just reporting it! read more..

It has been a busy few days but more emotionl than physical... We have a son who is moving away and it is hard on us to see him go.. We love him very much but we also know that he must live his li read more..

A sign was hung in an office window.  It read: Help wanted. Must type 70 words a minute. Must be computer literate. Must be bilingual. An equal opportunity employer. A dog was amb read more..

Visiting St Patrick's Cathedral on a tour of New York City, my daughter and her children were awed by the sight.The kids were especially curious about the votive candles, so my daughter asked if they'... read more..

A guy is driving around Wadsworth, Ohio and he sees a sign in front of a house: "Talking Dog For Sale." He rings the bell and the owner tells him the dog is in the backyard.The guy goes into the bac... read more..

If the Christian life can be taught it, can be learned. There is no osmosis about it.Listen Online: {audio}podcast/sm20060903.mp3{/audio}... read more..

We've all heard of having a cat nap.  If only we could all be this relaxed when we sneak one in. I guess a pet that is this happy doesn't care if you spend a lot of money on pet su read more..

While the soldiers stood at attention during a parade, a private waved to someone in the audience. "Jones, never do that again!" the drill instructor whispered. But a few minutes later, the soldier wa... read more..

For those of you who are wondering what I, Pastor Tim, look like - here I am on the left. As you can tell, I've had quite a bit of plastic surgery. If you'd like to undergo the same plastic process, read more..

Well, yes, I'm afraid so. But I intend to keep this one as a record of my journey with God. A record which I will not share with friends, but with strangers with whom I am unconnected. Fir read more..

The Army assigned a group of eminent psychiatrists to determine the best way to select soldiers for duty on the various fighting fronts. After many tests, the learned professors made their report:"The... read more..