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"Set your affection on things above, not on things on the earth." - Colossians 3:2   Many young people have had the advantage of a Christian home but have turned their backs on i read more..

Here is an illusion you don't have to be David Blayne, David Copperfield, or any other magician named David (for that matter) to be able to afford to do. As for how to create this optical i read more..

As a Dominican sister, I lived in a convent named for a deceased pope. One day while I was wearing contemporary clothes instead of my habit, I drove into a gas station to get the communal car fille... read more..

There is the Law of Gravity - And then, there is the Law of ParenthoodA child's behavior will improve in proportion to the distance she is away from the parent.Two is equal to two, except when referri... read more..

From time to time there are people who just do stuff that is simply unbelievable not only from the stand point of what they did, but also in response to the question of why on earth they would do it read more..

"When all the people were being baptized, Jesus was baptized too." - Luke 3:21   Luke emphasizes Jesus' human nature. Jesus was born to humble parents, a birth unannounced exc read more..

This actually happend to CLeanLaugh list member Nila Wilhem.  She writes, "Several years ago, we were rehearsing 'Little Women' for our Garland Civic Theatre. The older gentle... read more..

Glenelg, Maryland is such a small community, I was surprised that they had a community paper. I asked one old-timer about it.He replied, "We all know what everybody else is doing, but we like to read... read more..

One of the things I admire most about mankind is our ability to come up with creative ways to die while having an adrenalin rush. Take me for example.  Though I did not die doing it, I did read more..

A research team proceeded towards the apex of a natural geologic protuberance, the purpose of their expedition being the procurement of a sample of fluid hydride of oxygen in a large vessel, the exact... read more..

"And Lo the star went before them." Matthew 2:1-12   During the Christmas season, God appears as man. During Epiphany Jesus appears as God. He shines forth as the eternal light of read more..

When your dad is mad and asks you, 'Do I look stupid?' Don't answer.Never tell your Mom her diet's not working.Stay away from prunes.Don't pull Dad's finger when he tells you to.Never let your three-y... read more..

The largest fish I ever caught was a 36 pound Chinook Salmon.  I can't say it was a lot of work because not having caught a lot of fish that size, I figured that was just the normal effort read more..

Summer vacation was almost about to start and the teacher asked little Sammy about a family trip she vaguely knew he would be going on. "We are going to visit my grandmother in Minneapolis, Mi... read more..

"Be thou an example in word, in conduct, in love, in spirit, in faith, in purity." - 1 Timothy 4:12   After reading this ask yourself, "Are people learning this from me?" read more..

In the early 1990's, when I was stationed at Caserma Carlo Ederle in Italy, it was very common to see soldiers riding bicycles back and forth to work.So it came as no big surprise that, after a series... read more..

The closest I have ever come to owning a Jaguar was when I owned a BMW. (It makes sense in my head anyway.) It was not in mint condition so I parked it wherever I wanted to.  I've also read more..

I do not like yard work.  I am especially not fond of cutting the grass - though I have fond memories of our old Lawn Boy lawnmower. One of the things that drives me nuts about cutting t read more..

"But if you forgive not men their trespasses, neither will your Father forgive your trespasses." - Matt. 6:15   Jesus gives a startling warning about forgiveness: if we refuse to read more..

My engineer husband is meticulous but mild-mannered. While our new house was being built, he would leave notes for the workmen, politely calling their attention to mistakes or oversights. Two we... read more..

Students at school were asked to write about the harmful effects of oil on fish.One 11-year old wrote, "When my mom opened a tin of sardines last night it was full of oil and all the sardines were dea... read more..

When we want to make a successful presentation of Jesus as the Savior God has sent to the world, it's important for us to understand the culture and sub-culture of the people we are talking to. Bl... read more..

"Now this is the verbal part of your employment test," said the interviewer. "Can you tell me what gross aggrandized annuity means?" "Certainly," replied the appli read more..

Jer. 31:10-13 Heb. 2:10-18 Luke 2:25-38 Psalm 111   This week we said good-by to the old year and ushered in the new. It is always a special time for reflection and anticipation. In the G read more..

Bored during a long flight, an eminent scholar leaned over and woke up the sleeping man next to him to ask if he would like to play a game."I'll ask you a question," the scholar explained, "and if you... read more..

If you hate housework - you'll quickly grow to hate this game. You are allowed to play it if you have a Hoover vacuum at home.  Ok, you can play if you have a Filter Queen, Sears Electrolu read more..

Jesus replied, 'No one who puts his hand to the plow and looks back is fit for the kingdom of God." - Luke 9:57-62 (62)   What does Jesus want from us? Total dedication, not half-he read more..

As the bus pulled away, I realized I had left my purse under the seat.  Later I called the company and was relieved that the driver had found my bag.  When I went to pick it up, several off-... read more..

The judge read the charges, then asked, "Are you the defendant in this case?""No sir, your honor, sir," replied Bob, "I've got a lawyer to do the defendin'. I'm the guy who done it."... read more..

Having moved into his first apartment, our son invited my husband and me for a visit. As we walked in, our son asked if we'd like a cold drink. Mentally patting myself on the back for teachi... read more..