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My wife asked me to help wrap Christmas presents this year, but I was watching football and declined to help. She then informed me that if I didn't help, I'd be in big, big trouble, so I helped.Howeve... read more..

I have pretty thick hair so I'm not really the one who should be commenting on toupees and why or why not to where them.  But come on - Baby Toupees!? What will be next?  A televi read more..

*Top Signs Your Company is Planning a Layoff* 1.  CEO frequently overheard mumbling, "Eeny-Meeny-Miney-Moe." 2.  Dr.  Kevorkian hired as "Transition Consultant.&quo read more..

I am asking you to read Psalm 139 and Micah 5:2,3 "But you Bethlehem...out of you will come for me one who will be ruler over Israel."   Today we meet Micah, a prophet whose strong read more..

What do you say when you get a gift you *Really Don't Like*.10. "Well, well, well, now, there's a gift!"9. "No, with all the hostile takeovers this year, I missed the big Ronco/K-Tel/Ginsu merger. Wou... read more..

“What room can I de-clutter now?” My daughter grinned at me. I didn’t grin back. “Slow down,” I said, “we have six months before we move.” She laughed and read more..

"Rejoice in the LORD always." - Phil. 4:4-7   I have a friend who says, "Don't worry, by happy" Oh sure!   Well intended, but for many persons I know, includin read more..

There were two old geezers living in the backwoods of the Ozarks: Rufus and Clarence. They lived on opposite sides of the river and they hated each other.  Every morning, just after sunup, Ruf... read more..

"What's the usual tip?" a man growled when, Jason, a college student delivered his pizza. "Well," Jason replied, "this is my first delivery, but the other guys said tha read more..

A strained voice called out through the darkened theater, "Please, is there a doctor in the house?!"Several men stood up as the lights came on.An older lady pulled her daughter to stand next to her, "... read more..

"The LORD your God will take great delight in you, He will quiet you with His love, He will rejoice over you with singing." - Zephaniah. 3:14-20 (17)   A little history lesson: Wh read more..

The computer keyboard sure has come a long way.  It, and other computer peripherals used to be so clunky and awkward!  Remember when a computer used to be so dependent upon a mouse pad?&nb read more..

"Be glad and rejoice with all your heart." Zephaniah 3:14-20 (14)   Zephaniah speaks of judgment and condemnation. The words "on that day" resounds throughout the first read more..

Conga drums!  Yes, you heard me right - conga drums.  I just bought a pair of conga drums for the church.  We are going to use them during the second service we are starting in the new year.   I hope ... read more..

My daughter called me at work to say I was to phone Ian at my bank. When I called, the operator asked me what Ian's last name was and I explained that he hadn't left his surname. When sh... read more..

After I had purchased movie tickets for myself and my girlfriend, she went inside to find seats while I got some popcorn. By the time I was served, the previews were being shown. I stumbled my way thr... read more..

John answered them, "I baptize you with water. But one more powerful than I will come, the thongs of whose sandals I am not worthy to untie." - Luke 3:15-18   Advent is a season o read more..

A passenger traveling on a train across Saskatchewan was so enthralled by the journey that every few moments he was heard to say, ?Wonderful!? The passing scenery, the faces of the people in the towns... read more..

It can buy a house but not a home. It can buy a bed, but not sleep. It can buy a clock but not time. It can buy a book but not knowledge. It can buy a position but not respect. It ... read more..

"Cash, check or charge?" I asked, after folding items the woman wished to purchase. As she fumbled for her wallet, I noticed a remote control for a television set in her purse. "So, do you always car read more..

The story of Christmas is a good news story.  Rev. Charles McKnight reminds us of this foundational reason behind the season. {audio}podcast/charlesmcknight20061217.mp3{/audio} ... read more..

    Every Christian knows about the Great Commisson - to go and take the gospel to the world. But what happens if you're not an evangelist?      I'm n read more..

THIRD SUNDAY IN ADVENT. "This is the day the LORD hath made, let us rejoice and be glad in it."   On this joyful (Gaudette) Sunday, we light the Shepherds Candle. What great joy read more..

For all practical purposes the Christmas season is the shopping season. When it comes to shopping, just call me Mr. Doofus Glitz, especially at the Christmas season. Some people (such as the Gracious... read more..

As a dental hygienist, I always encourage patients to floss. During one cleaning, the dentist I work with asked my patient if he was "flossing religiously.""Well," the man hedged, "I floss more often ... read more..

My youngest daughter loves ketchup - tons of it!  My wife is a good cook so it's not to cover up the taste of food.  She really likes it.  Consequently, we always buy the biggest bott read more..

Mr. Norton was in the hospital recovering from an operation when the nurse on duty received a call from a man who asked how Mr.  Norton was doing. "Oh, quite well.  We expect he'... read more..

"O LORD of hosts, blessed is the man who trusteth in Thee." Psalm 84:12   God is honored when we express a childlike faith in Him. Simply to take Him at His word is to have the as read more..

A new pastor, eager to make sure the church's employees would like him, called them together shortly before Christmas Day and told them that each of them would receive a turkey."In fact," he added, "a... read more..

"John's father Zechariah was filed with the Holy Spirit and prophesied:" - Luke 1:67-79  (You will need to read 68-79)   This canticle, spoken by Zechariah is one of sever read more..