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Category Archives: Humor
Resolve to Exercise
With the coming of a new year, many people resolve to improve themselves in some area. A popular resolution is to get more exercise. I heard about a man who suddenly decided that if he started running he would live … Continue reading
Quite a Responsibility!
A mother decided that it was time to talk to her young son about receiving Christ. “Son”, she asked quietly, “would you like to have Jesus living inside you?” The boy thought for a moment and then replied, “No. I … Continue reading
Reading that Book
Jana Jones writes that during the day she takes a few moments to unwind by reading the Bible. After seeing her do this for several years, her four-year-old daughter became concerned and asked, “Aren’t you ever going to get finished … Continue reading
Posted in Christian Living, Humor
Tagged Bible, Bible reading, funny things kids say, illustration, Jana Jones, Psalm 119, setting a good example
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Positions for Prayer
Three preachers were talking about prayer, especially the most effective position for prayer. As they were talking, a telephone repairman was working on the phone system in the background. One minister said that he felt the key to a prayerful … Continue reading
Seasoned
I usually put cinnamon on my breakfast cereal. The spice gives it a little extra flavor, and cinnamon reportedly helps keep your blood sugar regulated. Recently I grabbed the wrong spice to put on my cereal. It turns out that … Continue reading
Sweet Revenge
Abe Lemons was asked if he was bitter at Texas Athletic Director Deloss Dodds who fired him as the Longhorn’s basketball coach. He replied, “Not at all, but I plan to buy a glass-bottomed car so I can watch the … Continue reading
Posted in Christian Living, Communion Meditations, Humor, Sports
Tagged Abe Lemons, bitterness, forgiveness, illustration, revenge, Romans 12:19
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The “Nays” Have It
A story is told about a church that hosted a birthday celebration for one of its members who had reached the age of 100. One of the newer members of the church approached the guest of honor and said, “You … Continue reading
Posted in Christian Living, Church, Humor
Tagged change, complaining, grumbling, illustration, negativity, Philippians 2:14, positive attitude
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Career Choice
For years, my friend Paul Snoddy wanted to be a medical doctor. However, when he grew up Paul became a preacher, and he has had quite a successful career. Weighing in on this career choice, Paul’s son said, “Dad, just … Continue reading
Posted in Christian Living, Church, Humor, Leadership
Tagged career choices, illustration, Paul Snoddy, preaching, Romans 12, serving the Lord, spiritual gifts
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Too Much of a Good Thing
We need a new doormat for our front porch. The one we have now is so old that it is frayed and falling apart. I guess you could say that we’ve worn out our “WELCOME”. Proverbs 25:17 says, “Seldom set … Continue reading
Posted in Christian Living, Humor, Leadership
Tagged good neighbor, loving others, Proverbs, salt and light, visiting, welcome mat, welcoming
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Teamwork
A sea captain and his chief engineer were arguing over who was most important to the ship. To prove their point to each other, they decided to swap places. The chief engineer ascended to the bridge, and the captain went … Continue reading
Posted in Christian Living, Church, Humor, Leadership
Tagged 1 Corinthians 12, body of Christ, illustration, Romans 12, teamwork, working together
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