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  • Raptured?

    Contributed by Davon Huss on Nov 16, 2014
     | 6,088 views

    Herbert Washington, whom co-workers at Significant Plastics Inc. say was unduly concerned with the rapture and the second coming of Christ, suffered a serious heart attack when co-workers pretended they’d been caught away without him. "We didn’t mean to scare him to death," said one woman. "He’s ...read more

  • For Posterity

    Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Sep 24, 2019
     | 2,371 views

    . In 1914, British World War I soldier Pvt. Thomas Hughes wrote a letter to his wife, sealed it in a ginger ale bottle, and tossed it into the English Channel. He died two days later fighting in France. Fast forward to 1999 when a fisherman found the bottle in the River Thames. It was too late to ...read more

  • I Think Of David Livingstone, The Pioneer ...

    Contributed by Sermon Central on Jun 18, 2007
    based on 1 rating
     | 2,096 views

    I think of David Livingstone, the pioneer missionary to Africa, who walked over 29,000 miles. His wife died early in their ministry and he faced stiff opposition from his Scottish brethren. He ministered half blind. His kind of perseverance spurs me on. As I walk, I remember the words in his diary: ...read more

  • So Did You Hear The Story About The Sunday ...

    Contributed by Darren Mccormick on Feb 26, 2008
    based on 1 rating
     | 1,935 views

    So did you hear the story about the Sunday School teacher who was teaching on the 8th Commandment and trying to illustrate that it’s wrong to steal? “all right children, here’s another example,” she said. “If I were to pull a man’s wallet out of his pocket and take all the money in it, what would ...read more

  • Excuses

    Contributed by John Bright on Mar 4, 2025
     | 528 views

    Police officers probably get more excuses than anybody (other than God). Here are some I found around the internet: “Sorry officer, I was throwing those beer cans out the window so my wife won’t see how much I drank tonight.” 😊 “If you are going to write me a ticket, please do it quickly ...read more

  • Successful Businessman--Modern Day Rich ...

    Contributed by Sermon Central on Dec 30, 2009
     | 7,757 views

    Successful Businessman--Modern Day Rich Fool John Ortberg tells the story of a successful businessman. He worked 14 hours a day, even on weekends. He thought the 40 hour work week was such a good idea he would often do it twice a week. His goal was to be the best businessman he could be. Even when ...read more

  • Every Dilemma Has A Silver Blessing

    Contributed by James Snyder on Apr 4, 2020
     | 2,241 views

    For the last several weeks, the Gracious Mistress of the Parsonage and myself have been enjoying some quiet time in our parsonage. I cannot remember the last time we had such quiet time all to ourselves. One of the blessings of this time is the fact that telemarketers are not calling. In a way, I ...read more

  • Casual Is Not Always Appropriate

    Contributed by James Snyder on May 2, 2020
     | 1,771 views

    If confession is good for the soul, I would like to give my soul a little treat. During this "stay-at-home" phenomenon, the Gracious Mistress of the Parsonage and Yours Truly, have been enjoying our time alone. We certainly have taken advantage of it. Not too long ago, my wife came up ...read more

  • Wherever They Are I Will Find Them

    Contributed by James Snyder on Feb 12, 2022
     | 679 views

    Recently, The Gracious Mistress of the Parsonage and her spouse took a short vacation that was long overdue. Vacations are very hard to organize and schedule when you have a busy life. But, thanks to the ingenuity of my wife, we were able to plan out a vacation. The motel we stay in is owned by ...read more

  • The Old Judge Converted

    Contributed by Sermon Central on Oct 27, 2009
     | 3,435 views

    THE OLD JUDGE CONVERTED I remember, as I was coming out of the daily prayer meeting in one of our American cities a few years ago, a lady said she wished to speak to me; her voice trembled with emotion, and I saw at once that she was heavily burdened by something or other. She said she had long ...read more

  • : "You Can’t Practice Burying ...  PRO

    Contributed by Bruce Howell on Aug 4, 2001
    based on 125 ratings
     | 6,690 views

    Illus.: “You Can’t Practice Burying Me” Shortly after a recent seminary graduate had assumed his first pastorate, he and his wife went to visit his family. His mother sensed that her daughter-in-law was unhappy, but not wishing to interfere, she pretended not to notice. As they were leaving, ...read more

  • Trouble Hearing  PRO

    Contributed by Andrew Chan on Jan 30, 2002
    based on 2 ratings
     | 4,710 views

    TROUBLE HEARING One evening while we were dining in a restaurant, a waiter strode through our section asking, "Does anyone here drive a red New Yorker?" We assumed its headlights had been left on. "Yes!" an elderly gentleman in a neighbouring booth responded emphatically. His wife reacted ...read more

  • Hello Walter!

    Contributed by Sermon Central on Nov 3, 2002
    based on 1 rating
     | 2,587 views

    HELLO WALTER! Walter Cronkite, the famous newscaster tells the following story. He was sailing down the Mystic River in Connecticut, going through shallow water, when a boat filled with young people sped past him, shouting and waving their arms. Cronkite waved back a cheery greeting. His wife ...read more

  • A Present  PRO

    Contributed by Sermon Central on Dec 2, 2002
    based on 76 ratings
     | 6,286 views

    Jeff Calendar’s three year old daugh- ter along with the rest of her family was observed opening Christmas packages. As is often the case, Jeff’s wife had recycled some bows from previous times, and their daughter grabbed one and then placed it on top of her head. The old tape left on it caused it ...read more

  • Author And Lecturer Leo Buscaglia Once Told About ...  PRO

    Contributed by Mitchell Skelton on Jan 1, 2005
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     | 7,087 views

    Author and lecturer Leo Buscaglia once told about a contest he was asked to judge. The purpose of the contest was to find the most caring child; the winner was a four-year-old boy. His next door neighbor was an elderly gentleman who had recently lost his wife. Upon seeing the man cry, the little ...read more

  • Paul Harvey Tells The True Story Of A Lady Who ...

    Contributed by Timothy Smith on Oct 15, 2005
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    Paul Harvey tells the true story of a lady who went to a newspaper to report the death of her husband. She took a glowing four page report to the obituary counter. Upon seeing it, the news clerk said, "Ma’am, you should know that it costs $.50 a word to put that in the paper." Stunned, the wife ...read more

  • After Being Away On Business, A Man Thought It ...  PRO

    Contributed by Merwin Rylaarsdam on Jan 4, 2006
    based on 25 ratings
     | 2,012 views

    After being away on business, a man thought it would be nice to bring his wife a little gift. “How about some perfume?” he asked the cosmetics clerk. She showed him a bottle costing $50.00. “That’s a bit much,” he said, so she returned with a smaller bottle for $30.00. “That’s still quite a ...read more

  • I Serve A Risen Saviour  PRO

    Contributed by Christian Cheong on Apr 15, 2006
    based on 5 ratings
     | 3,126 views

    I SERVE A RISEN SAVIOUR One Sunday morning a pastor was dressing for church and had the radio on listening to radio station. Suddenly he heard, "It’s Easter, and it doesn’t make any difference if Christ be risen or not..." Shocked, A.H.Ackley shouted," It’s a lie! He is risen!" His wife ...read more

  • Glo-Christians

    Contributed by Chris Surber on May 22, 2009
     | 2,124 views

    GLO-CHRISTIANS My wife and I recently obtained a fish tank for the family to enjoy. Among the fishes we placed inside of the tank are a handful of genetically engineered bright colored fish called GLOfish. It is engineered from a common aquarium fish; a Zebra fish. These little fish have had ...read more

  • Be Worry-Free  PRO

    Contributed by Sermon Central on Aug 13, 2010
    based on 3 ratings
     | 6,997 views

    BE WORRY-FREE In an issue of the AARP Bulletin, readers were asked to respond to the question: What’s your strategy for coping with stress? The answers ranged from "Eat a chocolate chip cookie" to "Have a stiff drink." But Don Betz of Oakdale, Minnesota, offered his own unique solution. Every ...read more