Oh look, Chicken Thursday - and a big shoutout to subscriber Shelia Heil who sent in a picture of her brother's chickens! Not only was that fun, but I got a good laugh out of the filename for the picture: "Roger's Chickens 2017.jpg." Lol, I'm already excited to see what they look like in 2018.

I'm almost afraid to make this a thing, but what the heck. Do you or someone close to have chickens? I guess you better send me a picture of them to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.!

Enjoy the rest of today's mailing!

~ Pastor Tim

Oh look, Chicken Thursday.

I asked for chicken pictures last week and I got some chicken pictures! Today's Chicken Thursday shoutout is to Sharon who sent this picture of her grandson Aaron playing with his chicken in a snow tunnel. While I have a few more pictures in the queue, feel free to send more to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

In other Cybersalt news, I had a real treat today when Cybersaltines Bill and Beth Romahn connected with me during their West Coast travels. Bill contacted me some time ago about wanting to give me his collection of emergency humour reserves from his speech writing days. Amongst many things, he used to write speeches for the Minister of Agriculture when Pierre Trudeau (Justin's dad for you young Canucks) was Prime Minister. Having said that (and lost half of my Canadian readers who just deleted this e-mail), it was nice to sit down with Beth and Bill and talk a little bit of Cybersalt and a bunch of life.

Enjoy the rest of today's mailing!

~ Pastor Tim

Oh look, Chicken Thursday!

It's pretty hot here at Cybersalt World Headquarters so today I've reviving this great summertime funny picture. You'll find "No Ice Cream" at:
www.cybersalt.org/funny-pictures/no-ice-cream

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~ Pastor Tim

Oh look, Chicken Thursday!

Today's Chicken Thursday shoutout is to Heather P., who sent a bunch of chicken pictures. This one is of her daughter Kathleen with one of their flock - though to keep things light let's just say they don't have any chickens right now.

Thank you to everyone for your kind comments after I announced my upcoming retirement from Westside Bible Church. Some have wondered if I will be continuing on with Cybersalt. The simple and big answer to that is, "Yes!" and I'll have more to say about that in the near future.

What will be changing is the ministry focus that Susan and I will have. We will be working to help churches with the process of refugee sponsorship as well as helping individuals and churches support persecuted Christians overseas through Pakistan Evangelistic Ministries.

Enjoy the rest of today's mailing!

~ Pastor Tim

Oh look, Chicken Thursday!

Enjoy today's mailing!

~ Pastor Tim

Oh look, Chicken Thursday!

There is no new page on the Cybersalt site today, but since it's summer in the Northern Hemisphere (don't worry southerners, it's on the way back) here's a classic "already on the site page." You'll find "Cat Summer"
www.cybersalt.org/funny-cat-pictures/cat-summer

Enjoy today's mailing!

~ Pastor Tim

Oh look, Chicken Thursday!

On December 24th Grandma Cybersalt and I found out grandchild #3 was on the way and on this past Monday (July 25th) we got to meet . . . . . . . HER!

Introducing Naomi Alice Driver, born at 5:19am on July 25. 7lbs 7oz, 20.5 inches and - for those who know to ask - with nothing extra to report. Congratulations to the new parents Esther Driver and Joshua Driver.

Enjoy today's mailing!

~ Pastor Tim

Oh look, Chicken Thursday!

Enjoy today's mailing!

~ Pastor Tim

Oh look, Chicken Thursday!

Today's Chicken Thursday shoutout is to John B., who sent this great picture of chickens being evacuated ahead of Hurricane Irma. I personally would have used bacon instead of newspaper - you know, to save a step later - but that would have probably messed the upholstery up even more!

Thanks to all who responded with interest to connect with Christian refugees who have fled Pakistan for Thailand and now find themselves in terrible circumstances. I'm working to match you up as soon as possible. The time change between here and there, varying levels of English (my only language) and trying to make sure they understand the initial nature of the connection is slow going at times. Thanks for your patience.

Enjoy the rest of today's mailing!

~ Pastor Tim

Oh look, Chicken Thursday!

Today's Chicken Thursday shoutout is to Tommy A., who sent this authentic picture titled "Farming in Ireland, 1937." I know it's not photoshopped because there were no computers in 1937. I am guessing this isn't Tommy. If it is, I apologize for missing the chance to send you congratulations on your 100th birthday - about 30 years ago!

Cybersalt has begun to support Christian refugees who have fled to Thailand and find themselves in terrible circumstances. Having fled Pakistan using tourist visas long expired, they are not allowed to work. However, they still need to pay rent and buy food while they wait years for their UN applications for refugee status to be processed. Consequently they live in constant fear of being arrested and taken to an Immigration Detention Center. One of our goals is to connect these brothers and sisters in Christ with other Christians through e-mail and social media for the purpose of mutual encouragement through prayer and fellowship. If you'd like to know more or be connected with a family please e-mail me - This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

Enjoy the rest of today's mailing!

~ Pastor Tim

Today's new entry in the FunBlog is an amazing freestyle yo-yo performance. Seriously, check out "Not your Grandpa's Yo-Yo Competition" at:
www.cybersalt.org/funblog/not-your-grandpa-s-yo-yo-competition

Also, I haven't forgotten it's April Fools' day. I am simply unable to do any practical jokes until the court order is lifted and that can't happen until I pay off the final $237,000 in damages (thankfully that is in Canadian dollars.)

But, the judge didn't say I can't put things on my web sites about April Fools' day so I've added a devotional by Dr. James Snyder.  You can read "Acting a Fool Is a Full-Time Occupation" at:
http://www.cybersalt.org/gods-penman/acting-a-fool-is-a-full-time-occupation 

Enjoy the rest of today's mailing!

There is a new entry in the FunBlog on the Cybersalt Site today.  It pretty much defies adequate description so just check out "King of the ribbon of steel" at:
www.cybersalt.org/funblog/king-of-the-steel-ribbon

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There is a new funny picture on the Cybersalt Site today. Basically, don't let Harry fix your hot water problem. You will see why in "Candlelight Vigil" at:
www.cybersalt.org/funny-pictures/candlelight-vigil

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When is the best time to trick your sister into thinking the zombie apocalypse has begun?  When you are bringing her home after she has had her wisdom teeth removed and before the drugs have worn off - that's when. To see two brothers who already knew this check out the newest addition to the FunBlog - "Apocalypse Brothers" at:
www.cybersalt.org/funblog/apocalypse-brothers

Enjoy the rest of today's mailing!

Oh look, Chicken Thursday!

I am sure that there are many fine people who work for United Airlines - the airline currently getting hammered online for dragging a paying customer off a flight that was oversold - and my sympathies are with them. Undoubtedly, however, the bigwigs at United Airlines touched a nerve for travelers whose nerves have been touched far too much in recent years by many airlines (but not WestJet I am happy to say!) So, in keeping with the catharsis of the culture, today you'll find "In-flight Service" at:
www.cybersalt.org/funny-pictures/in-flight-service

Enjoy the rest of today's mailing!

~ Pastor Tim

Oh look, Chicken Thursday!

There is a new Funny Cat Picture on the Cybersalt site today. You'll find "Cat Cup" at:
www.cybersalt.org/funny-cat-pictures/cat-cup

Also, for those of you who have web sites that run on Joomla, there are 5 new Basic Joomla Tutorials on the site at:
www.cybersalt.org/blogs/totally-tim/joomla

Enjoy the rest of today's mailing!

There is a new Funny Church Sign on the Cybersalt site today. You'll find "Time to Visit" at:
www.cybersalt.org/funny-signs/time-to-visit

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There is a new entry in the FunBlog today. When watching planes land you may not want to be absolutely under them. You'll see why in "Flying Low" at:
www.cybersalt.org/funblog/flying-low 

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Easter Sunday greetings everyone - the Lord is risen!

My messages from Palm Sunday and Good Friday are now on the Westside Bible Church Site:

You can listen to "Missing Jesus" at:
www.westsidefamily.org/easter/missing-jesus

You can listen to "Good Friday Gulf" at:
www.westsidefamily.org/easter/good-friday-gulf

You will also find a number of past Easter Sunday messages at:
www.westsidefamily.org/tag/319-easter-sunday-sermons

Enjoy the rest of today's mailing!

~ Pastor Tim

Sunday greetings everybody.

Today on the Cybersalt Site Rev. James Snyder has an idea on how to add some wisdom to politics. You can read "Who's Smarter Than A Fifth-Grader?" at:
www.cybersalt.org/gods-penman/who-s-smarter-than-a-fifth-grader 

Enjoy the rest of today's mailing!

If you have ever waited patiently for someone to return with food to cook for supper, you'll understand how the bear in the newest Funny Picture on the Cybersalt Site feels.  You'll find "Salmon Wait" at:
www.cybersalt.org/funny-pictures/salmon-wait 

Enjoy the rest of today's mailing!

I will be at the dentist office at some point today and while there I think I may try to keep today's  newest addition to the FunBlog front of mind.  You know why if you check out "Baby, Dog, and Popcorn" at:
www.cybersalt.org/funblog/baby-dog-and-popcorn

Enjoy the rest of today's mailing!

There is a new funny car picture on the Cybersalt site today. Being married to a trades-person isn't always the blessing some imagine, as you will see in "Plumber Repair" at:
www.cybersalt.org/funny-car-pictures/plumber-repair 

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Sunday greetings everyone.

Rev. James Snyder's friends are getting old and he is perfectly happy to keep up with them. You can read "All My Friends Are Getting Old" at:
www.cybersalt.org/gods-penman/all-my-friends-are-getting-old

One of our church's elders preached last week and the recording of his sermon is now on the Westside Bible Church website. Dr. David Schaafsma knows a bunch about blind spots - both physical and spiritual.  You can listen to "Blind Spots" at:
www.westsidefamily.org/messages/blind-spots

Enjoy the rest of today's mailing!

~ Pastor Tim

A happy 24th birthday to our youngest child, Esther Bunny Driver! How our youngest can be 24 is a mystery to me, but we did feed her regularly for the first 22 years of her life so that's probably part of it.

There is a new funny picture on the Cybersalt site. To see a man who won't need two shoes for very long check out "Shoe Holster" at:
www.cybersalt.org/funny-pictures/shoe-holster 

Enjoy the rest of today's mailing!

Oh look, Chicken Thursday!

Today's Funny Car Picture on the Cybersalt site reminds us that you can still love the car you've got even if don't have the car you'd love.  You'll find "Love Your Ride" at:
www.cybersalt.org/funny-car-pictures/love-your-ride

There is also a new Rev. James Snyder devotional on the site today. James had something "good" happen that made up for some of the bad days that come along. You'll find "Life Does Have Its Compensations – Occasionally" at:
www.cybersalt.org/blogs/life-does-have-its-compensations-occasionally 

Enjoy the rest of today's mailing!

~ Pastor Tim

Oh look, Chicken Thursday!

There is a new FunBlog entry on the Cybersalt Site today. Even if you aren't a fan of Track and Field events, give this video a watch to enjoy the triumph of the finish and the very entertaining commentary as the race is called. You'll find "What a Finish!!" at:
www.cybersalt.org/funblog/what-a-finish

Enjoy the rest of today's mailing!

If you ever accidentally set someone on fire may we suggest you apologize in a way that doesn't involve heat? This "Sorry Cake" probably misses the mark:
www.cybersalt.org/funny-pictures/sorry-cake 

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Sunday greetings everyone.

There is a new James Snyder devotional on the Cybersalt site today. James has a black eye, which gives rise to this 5th devotional with the word "quandary" in the title, lol.  You can read "Black Eye Causes Quandary of the First Order" at:
www.cybersalt.org/gods-penman/black-eye-causes-quandary-of-the-first-order

Enjoy the rest of today's mailing!

~ Pastor Tim

Sunday greetings everyone.

There is a new devotional from Rev. James Snyder on the Cybersalt Site today. James says he has lost his mind and doesn't really miss it. You can read more at:
www.cybersalt.org/gods-penman/i-lost-my-mind-but-i-really-haven-t-missed-it 

Enjoy the rest of today's mailing! ~ Pastor Tim

There is a new Funny Car picture on the Cybersalt Site today. Well, it's actually a pickup truck and when you see it you will know why people want to pass it as quickly as possible. Check out "Toot Truck" at:
www.cybersalt.org/funny-car-pictures/toot-truck 

Enjoy the rest of today's mailing! ~ Pastor Tim

If you have a friend who will stand up for you when others are against you, you'll enjoy the newest Funny Sign Picture on the Cybersalt Site today. Check out "Bill Posters" at:
www.cybersalt.org/funny-signs/bill-posters

Enjoy the rest of today's mailing! ~ Pastor Tim

There is a new Funny Cat Picture on the Cybersalt Site today. You will find "Decatinated" at:
www.cybersalt.org/funny-cat-pictures/decatinated 

Enjoy the rest of today's mailing! ~ Pastor Tim

Oh look, Chicken Thursday!

While preparing last Sunday's mailing, there was once again an error between my keyboard and my seat. The result was that last Thursday's news was repeated and Sunday's Cybersalt News did not appear.

Because of that you didn't know that there was a new James Snyder devotional on the Cybersalt site. James got a black eye, which gave rise to this 5th devotional with the word "quandary" in the title, lol.  You can still read "Black Eye Causes Quandary of the First Order" at:
www.cybersalt.org/gods-penman/black-eye-causes-quandary-of-the-first-order

Tax day in the USA is now past. Tax day in Canada is only days away. Whether you are late or almost on time, these two "Simple Tax Forms" may simplify your filing.

Simplified US Tax Form
www.cybersalt.org/funny-pictures/simplified-us-tax-forms

Simplified Canadian Tax Form
www.cybersalt.org/funny-pictures/simplified-canadian-tax-form

Enjoy the rest of today's mailing!

~ Pastor Tim

Oh look, Chicken Thursday!

There is a new Funblog entry on the Cybersalt Site today. Is it because they have a short memory or good memory? You decide when you watch "Babies Going Through Tunnels" at:
www.cybersalt.org/funblog/babies-going-through-tunnels 

Enjoy the rest of today's mailing! ~ Pastor Tim

There is a new Funny Dog Picture on the Cybersalt Site today. It shows a dog that has mastered 50% of "sit and stay." Check out "Half Stay" at:
www.cybersalt.org/funny-dog-pictures/half-stay 

Enjoy the rest of today's mailing! ~ Pastor Tim

Sunday greetings everyone!

Today on the Cybersalt Site there is a new devotional from my good, personal, lives across the gravel pit from me friend, Dr. Harold McNabb. "Go Slow!" is the story of a very personal encounter Harold had with God through prayer.  You can read it at:
http://www.cybersalt.org/dr-harold-mcnabb/slow-down 

Enjoy the rest of today's mailing!

There is a new Funny Bike Picture on the Cybersalt Site today. Some tread water while others tread faces; you'll see what I mean when you check out "Face Tread" at:
www.cybersalt.org/funny-pictures/face-tread

Enjoy the rest of today's mailing! ~ Pastor Tim

There is a new Funny Car Pictures on the Cybersalt Site today. You will find "Warm the Truck Up" at:
www.cybersalt.org/funny-car-pictures/warm-the-truck-up

Enjoy the rest of today's mailing!

There is a new Funny Military Picture on the Cybersalt Site today. You will find "Major Wedgie" at:
www.cybersalt.org/funny-pictures/major-wedgie 

Enjoy the rest of today's mailing!

There is a new entry in the FunBlog today. If you like cows and jazz music, you'll really like "Jazz for Cows" at:
www.cybersalt.org/funblog/jazz-for-cows 

There is also a new Inspiring Video on the Cybersalt Site. J. I. Packer asks some challenging and inspiring questions in "Taking God Seriously" at:
www.cybersalt.org/funblog/jazz-for-cows

Enjoy the rest of today's mailing!

Oh look, Chicken Thursday!

Any youngest kids out there?  Ever get a cake like the one in today's newest funny picture on the Cybersalt Site. You'll find "Youngest Cake" at:
www.cybersalt.org/funny-pictures/youngest-cake

Enjoy the rest of today's mailing!

~ Pastor Tim

Oh look, Chicken Thursday!

Believe me, the irony that the link for yesterday's inspirational video "Taking God Seriously" was actually the link for "Jazz Cows" was not lost on me. The correct link is:
www.cybersalt.org/videos/taking-god-seriously

There is also a new Funny Computer Picture on the Cybersalt site today.  You'll find "You've Got Mail - Old School!" at:
www.cybersalt.org/funny-pictures/you-ve-got-mail-old-school

Enjoy the rest of today's mailing!

There is a new Funny Picture on the Cybersalt Site today. To see why there are fewer dirty dishes when dad is watching the kids go to "Dirty Dishes" at:
www.cybersalt.org/funny-pictures/dirty-dishes

Enjoy the rest of today's mailing!

There is a new Funny Picture on the Cybersalt Site today; it's a sign your city works crew is for the birds.  You'll find "Pothole Goose" at:
www.cybersalt.org/funny-pictures/pothole-goose 

Enjoy the rest of today's mailing!

Palm Sunday greetings everyone. If you missed church today, or re looking for more Palm Sunday messages, you will find 7 Palm Sunday sermons on the page at:

www.westsidefamily.org/tag/212-palm-sunday-sermons

Rev. James Snyder's friends are getting old and he is perfectly happy to keep up with them. You can read "All My Friends Are Getting Old" at:
www.cybersalt.org/gods-penman/the-high-cost-of-speaking-your-mind

My message from last week has been uploaded to the Westside Bible Church website. You can listen to "Sarah and Abraham - Hall of Faith" at:
www.westsidefamily.org/messages/sarah-and-abraham-hall-of-faith

Enjoy the rest of today's mailing!

~ Pastor Tim

Sunday greetings everyone!

Here's what is new on the Cybersalt Site.

After you place your faith in Jesus, it's time to live a life of see, pray, and do. You can learn more about that in my message from last week when you listen to "See, Pray, Do" at:
www.westsidefamily.org/messages/see-pray-do

Rev. James Snyder had to spill a lot of ink before his blood could be taken for tests. You can read "The Endless Flow of Ink" at:
www.cybersalt.org/gods-penman/the-endless-flow-of-ink

Enjoy the rest of today's mailing!

~ Pastor Tim

Sunday greetings everyone!

On Sundays, I often share with you the audio recording of my sermon from the previous weekend. However, today I have news to share with you.

On October 31, at the end of 21 years as pastor, I will be retiring from Westside Bible Church. In recent months, Susan and I have increasingly sensed God’s leading to pursue and develop ministry to refugees and persecuted Christians. At the same time, I have also increasingly sensed Westside’s need for someone with different strengths than me to serve as pastor.

If you are curious to read my retirement letter, you will find it at:
www.westsidefamily.org/news/pastor-tim-is-retiring-from-westside

In other news, you've probably heard that on Monday there is going to be an eclipse in North America. Remember, don't look at the eclipse without proper eye protection and don't look at it with the kind of protection that Fernando used the last time. You'll see what I mean if you check out "Eclipse Seat Viewing Filter" at:
www.cybersalt.org/funny-pictures/eclipse-seat-viewing-filter 

In the meantime, enjoy the rest of today's mailing!

~ Pastor Tim

Beast and the BeautySunday greetings everyone!

There was no Cybersalt Digest last Chicken Thursday because Wednesday (which is when we put the newsletter in the oven) was Grandma Cybersalt and my 31st anniversary. Plus, my best friend from childhood, his wife, and 4 of their kids are visiting with us from Back East, so needless to say things have been hopping around Cybersalt World Headquarters.

My sermon from last Sunday is now on the Westside Bible Church website. You can listen to "The Me and We of Jesus' Church" at:
www.westsidefamily.org/messages/the-me-and-we-of-jesus-church

There are two new Rev. James Snyder devotionals on the Cybersalt site today. You can read "Celebration Has Become a Way of Life for Me" at:
www.cybersalt.org/gods-penman/celebration-has-become-a-way-of-life-for-me

You can also read "I Didn’t Win $750 Million" (Which is why I didn't jump on an airplane this week to meet James Snyder in person this week) at:
www.cybersalt.org/gods-penman/i-didn-t-win-750-million

Enjoy the rest of today's mailing!

~ Pastor Tim

Sunday greetings everyone!

Imitation is an important part of Christian life. You can learn more about that in my message from last week when you listen to "Imitation Instead of Idolization" at:
www.westsidefamily.org/messages/imitation-instead-of-idolization

Rev. James Snyder got as much fun as one could get out of a discount when recently out for dinner, celebrating his and his wife's birthday. You can read "A Discount by Any Other Name" at:
www.cybersalt.org/gods-penman/a-discount-by-any-other-name

Enjoy the rest of today's mailing!

~ Pastor Tim