Monthly Archive

"Prayer: The world's greatest wireless connection." - Unknown read more..

Not only am I redundant and superfluous, but I also tend to use more words than necessary.... read more..

New to town, I was eager to meet people and make friends. So one day I struck up a conversation with the only other woman in the gym. Pointing to two men playing racquetball in a nearby court, I said... read more..

Did you hear about the doctor who wrote out a prescription in the usual doctor's fashion? The patient used it for two years as a railroad pass. Twice it got him into Radio City Music Hall, and once ... read more..

Oh look, Chicken Thursday! I just noticed that last week I only said, "Oh look, Thursday!" Oops! I must have been tired. Speaking of tired, be sure to get a good sleep tonight - tomorrow we all start... read more..

In the Hospital the relatives gathered in the waiting room, where their family member lay gravely ill. Finally, the doctor came in looking tired and somber. "I'm afraid I am the bearer of bad news," ... read more..

"You are never too old to set another goal or dream a new dream." - C. S. Lewis read more..

I have an irrational fear of speed bumps but, I’m slowly getting over it.... read more..

I always wanted to be a procrastinator!... read more..

The Gracious Mistress of the Parsonage and I were locked in a hopeless Mexican standoff. She was effectively arguing her side of the issue and I was, well, let's say I was not agreeing. I will not say... read more..

Sunday greetings everyone! When it comes to "discussions" with his wife, Rev. James Snyder wishes time was on his side. You can read "Is Time a Friend or an Enemy?" at:www.cybersalt.org/gods-penman/i... read more..

Years ago, when our daughters were very young, we'd drop them off at our church's children's chapel on Sundays before the eleven o'clock service. One Sunday, just as I was about to open the door to t... read more..

A young girl of 4 was told she needed an X-ray after an accident. Her mother tried to calm her down, but she was still nervous when the time came for the X-Ray. When she came out of the X-ray room, ho... read more..

"Wedding vows are not a declaration of present love but a mutually binding promise of future love." - Tim Keller read more..

Conflict Resolution: Always ask angry vegans what their beef is.... read more..

I keep telling myself that I am a pathological liar, but I am not sure if I believe it.... read more..

Oh look, Thursday! Enjoy the rest of today's mailing! ~ Pastor Tim... read more..

A man walks into a restaurant with a full-grown ostrich behind him. As he sits, the waitress comes over and asks for their orders. The man says, "I'll have a hamburger, fries and a coke," and tu... read more..

A company, feeling it was time for a shake-up, hires a new CEO. This new boss is determined to rid the company of all slackers. On a tour of the facilities, the CEO notices a guy leaning on a wall. Th... read more..

"Be much in secret prayer. Converse less with man, and more with God." - George Whitefield read more..

So, you bought a deck of giant novelty playing cards. Big deal!... read more..

I have a twin brother - he's identical, but I am not.... read more..

Hush-A-Bye Buddy (Modified from Rock-A-Bye Baby) Hush-A-Bye BuddyIn our guest roomIt's been three weeks now --Are you leaving us soon?We'll all miss your snoringAnd carrying on,But please--Won't you... read more..

Sunday greetings everyone! Rev. James Snyder thinks the world needs more of his friend Tom. You can read "I Miss My Good Friend, Tom Foolery" at:www.cybersalt.org/gods-penman/i-miss-my-good-friend-to... read more..

This past week the Gracious Mistress of the Parsonage and I were having a conversation. Of course, it was more like a monologue, but you know how that works. We were thinking back over the years of o... read more..

A couple was arranging for their wedding, and asked the bakery to inscribe the wedding cake with "1 John 4:18" which reads, "There is no fear in love, but perfect love casts out fear." The baker... read more..

Unfortunately, getting a new passport required a new photo. As I handed my ten-year-old passport and the new picture to the clerk, I sighed. "I like the original better," I told her. "Trust me," she... read more..

"If we don't teach our children to follow Christ, the world will teach them not to." - Unknown read more..

A little primer for homiletics: I heard you say you speak good. I know you meant well.... read more..

I have this nagging fear that everyone is out to make me paranoid.... read more..