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Category Archives: Humor
Silence Is Golden
There is a story told about a man who decided to become a monk. He joined a monastery that required its members to take a vow of silence. At the end of each year’s service this man would be allowed … Continue reading
Posted in Christian Living, Humor, Leadership
Tagged complaining, grumbling, illustration, monastery, monk, Philippians 2:14, vow of silence
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Bad Company
There has been some controversy surrounding President Joe Biden’s recent visit to Saudi Arabia. While there he was photographed fist-bumping several high-ranking Saudi officials. Some feel that it was an improper display that perhaps showed some acceptance of a murderous … Continue reading
Posted in Christian Living, Culture, Current Events, Humor, Leadership
Tagged 1 Corinthians 15:33, abortion, bad company, Joe Biden fist bumps Saudis, pro-life
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Unchanging Reality
Abraham Lincoln was trying to make a point, but the person he was talking with was stubborn and unconvinced. So Lincoln tried another angle. He said to the fellow, “Well, lets’ see now. How many legs does a cow have?” … Continue reading
Posted in Christian Living, Humor, Leadership
Tagged Abraham Lincoln, cow, faulty logic, illustration, John 8:32, reality, reasoning, the truth will set you free, truth
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Love’s Flame
A lady was escorted to a wedding by her twenty-four-year-old bachelor son. He appeared to be unaffected by the ceremony until the bride and groom lit a single candle with their candles and then blew out their own. With that … Continue reading
Posted in Christian Living, Humor
Tagged Ephesians 5:33, illustration, marital faithfulness, marital love, marriage, unity candle, weddings
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The Price of the Ride
Two brothers who were known for being thrifty saved their money for a once-in-a-lifetime trip to the Holy Land. Arriving at the Sea of Galilee, they discovered that it would cost them fifty dollars each to cross the lake by … Continue reading
Posted in Christian Living, Humor
Tagged being thrifty, boat, high prices, Jesus says don't be afraid, Matthew 14, Sea of Galilee, walking on water
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What Are You Wearing?
A preacher once received a rather unusual gift from a friend in the congregation. It was a white suit. The preacher was reluctant to wear such a flashy outfit, but he didn’t want to offend his friend. He tried the … Continue reading
Questioning the Umpire
In 1991, major league baseball player Andre Dawson was called out looking by umpire Joe West. Dawson strongly disagreed with the call and was ejected from the game. The National League fined him $500 for this. Dawson paid the fine … Continue reading
Posted in Christian Living, Humor, Sports
Tagged Andre Dawson, arguing with the umpire, faith, illustration, Jesus, Joe West, obedience
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Middle Age
Check out some of these quotes on middle age: Forget about jets, race cars and speed boats. Nothing goes as fast as middle age.—Anonymous Middle age is that time of life when a man will let his wife go anywhere, … Continue reading
Posted in Christian Living, Church, Humor, Leadership, Uncategorized
Tagged aging, Colossians 1:28-29, discipling others, middle age, spiritual growth
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Who’s Coming for Christmas?
Who is coming to your house for Christmas? Is the uncle who always tells the corny jokes going to be there? Maybe the aunt who still pinches your cheeks the way she did when you were three years old! Will … Continue reading
Posted in Christian Living, Communion Meditations, Humor, Uncategorized
Tagged illustration, Luke 1, Luke 2, Matthew 1, sermon idea, the Christmas story, worship
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