Monthly Archive

A man was stranded on the proverbial deserted Pacific island for years. Finally one day a boat comes sailing into view, and the man frantically waves and draws the skipper's attention.  The boat ... read more..

I was reading an article someone sent me from the Orange County Register , July 27, 1994. The title is "Teach Science as Science: A Teacher's Lawsuit Revisits the Scopes Trial." This is a reference to... read more..

It was rush hour, and when the bus finally arrived, it was packed. I tried to force my way on, but no one would budge, although there was ample room in the back. Then the bus driver took over."Excuse ... read more..

In a contest in The Washington Post, readers were asked to take an expression using a number, add or subtract one, and create a new definition: The Year 2001 Problem:How to find jobs for all those pr... read more..

We live with tension in our lives between conflicting beliefs and obligations. Most are resolved easily with common sense. The right of free speech does not mean the right to yell "fire" in a crowded ... read more..

Taking advantage of a balmy day in New York, a priest and three other men of the cloth swapped their clerical garb for polos and khakis and time out on the golf course. After several really horrible s... read more..

Two boll weevils grew up in South Carolina.  One went to Hollywood and became a famous actor.  The other stayed behind in the cotton fields and never amounted to much. The second one, natur... read more..

I have a friend, well actually, I have more than one friend but they are harder to count than the calories in my diet. I will refrain from mentioning my friend's name, although I'm not sure why. If read more..

Before going on vacation, I decided on the spur of the moment to have my very long, permed hair cut to a very short style shaved to the neck.My first day back, I passed my boss in the hallway. "Did yo... read more..

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..