Category Archives: Humor

First Things First

Posted on September 30, 2015 by jesustrek

Clara Null had just finished teaching a lesson on Christian behavior, and she wanted to see if the children had been paying attention. So she asked, “Now, Billy, tell me what we must do before we can expect to be … Continue reading →

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Lesson in Patience

Posted on September 28, 2015 by jesustrek

A young woman’s car stalled at a stoplight. She tried to get it started, but nothing would happen. The light turned green, and there she sat, angry and embarrassed, holding up traffic. The car behind her could have gone around, … Continue reading →

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Comparisons

Posted on September 17, 2015 by jesustrek

In his book, The Winning Attitude, John Maxwell tells the following story. Two cows were grazing in a pasture when they saw a milk truck pass by. On the side of the truck were the words, “Pasteurized, homogenized, standardized, Vitamin … Continue reading →

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In His Presence

Posted on September 14, 2015 by jesustrek

The Kansas City Star reported this incident a few years ago. A woman entered an ice cream store in Kansas City to purchase an ice cream cone. After making her selection, she turned and found herself face-to-face with Paul Newman, … Continue reading →

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Pesky Tongue

Posted on September 2, 2015 by jesustrek

I remember a conversation I once had with a teammate as we were getting dressed for basketball practice in elementary school. He said, “I’m going to make sure I keep my tongue straight this year.” I thought that he was … Continue reading →

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Taking Care of Sins

Posted on September 1, 2015 by jesustrek

At bedtime, Lillian Holcomb told her two grandsons a Bible story, then asked if they knew what the word “sin” meant. Seven-year-old Keith spoke up: “It’s when you do something bad.” Four-year-old Aaron’s eyes widened. “I know a big sin … Continue reading →

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Not an Accident

Posted on August 31, 2015 by jesustrek

An insurance agent was writing a policy for a cowboy. “Have you ever had any accidents?” the agent asked. “No, not really,” replied the cowboy. “A horse kicked me and broke some of my ribs once. Another time I got … Continue reading →

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Time Flies

Posted on August 27, 2015 by jesustrek

Jeanne Calment lived to be 126 years old. She is perhaps the longest-living human being of modern times. Sometime after her 120th birthday, she was asked to describe her vision for the future. She replied, “Very brief.” Whether we live … Continue reading →

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No Translation Problem

Posted on August 26, 2015 by jesustrek

The Los Angeles Times once printed a sampling of signs from around the world that attempted to convey a message in English. In a hotel elevator in Paris: “Please leave your values at the front desk.” In a hotel in … Continue reading →

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Man’s Best Friend

Posted on August 24, 2015 by jesustrek

A lady once heard that if a dog owner pretends to be hurt, a dog with a bad temper may try to bite the owner. But a good dog will show concern and may lick the fallen owner’s face. She … Continue reading →

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