Category Archives: Humor

Giving Thanks

Posted on November 18, 2023 by jesustrek

We have much for which to give thanks this Thanksgiving season. Hunters are thankful that it’s deer season, but their wives might not share those feelings of gratitude. I heard about one unhappy wife who confronted her husband about his … Continue reading →

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Treasures in Heaven

Posted on October 21, 2023 by jesustrek

A story is told about a church that needed to make some repairs to their building. The situation had become so desperate that the congregation called a special meeting to address the problem. During the meeting, one gentleman stood up … Continue reading →

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What Jesus Says About Love

Posted on October 14, 2023 by jesustrek

Someone once collected some advice from young children about love and romance. Here are some of the bits of “wisdom” that were gleaned. When asked how people in love typically behave, 8-year-old Wendy responded, “When a person gets kissed for … Continue reading →

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Jesus at a Wedding

Posted on June 10, 2023 by jesustrek

Art Linkletter once asked a little girl what her favorite Bible story was. She answered that it was when Jesus turned water into wine. Then he asked her what lesson we can learn from that story. She replied, “When you … Continue reading →

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Becoming a V.I.P. in Your Church

Posted on June 2, 2023 by jesustrek

An arrogant tourist stopped at a country store in a rural area and sarcastically asked an old gentleman sitting on the porch, “Have any famous people ever been born here?” “Nope,” came the reply. “Only babies.” For the most part, … Continue reading →

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That’s Who I Am

Posted on May 12, 2023 by jesustrek

For all of his accomplishments in sports and politics, President Gerald Ford remained a humble man. He was known for his self-effacing humor. One of his best lines was—“I’m a Ford, not a Lincoln.” This level of humility certainly stands … Continue reading →

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Flaming Arrows

Posted on April 29, 2023 by jesustrek

In a vintage Far Side cartoon, Gary Larson depicts some early settlers of the American west with their wagons circled, trying to withstand an attack from their opponents. As flaming arrows are landing all around them, one settler cries out … Continue reading →

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Prepared

Posted on April 28, 2023 by jesustrek

After studying the menu a diner asked his waiter, “How is the chicken prepared?” The waiter answered, “Sir, we are very straightforward. We tell the chicken, ‘You are going to die.’” The Bible is very straightforward. It tells us that … Continue reading →

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The Joy of Gardening

Posted on April 18, 2023 by jesustrek

A lady was once asked why she found so much pleasure from working in her garden. She answered, “It’s hard to explain the joy of raising something that doesn’t talk back!” Raising children can indeed be difficult at times. But … Continue reading →

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That’s the Way

Posted on April 13, 2023 by jesustrek

I was all prepared to go through the checkout line at the grocery story. I didn’t want to be “that guy” who held up the line, so I had my credit card out and ready to use. When the time … Continue reading →

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