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  • A New Work Schedule  PRO

    Contributed by Sermon Central on Jul 2, 2002
    based on 9 ratings
     | 2,462 views

    A NEW WORK SCHEDULE A union shop steward is addressing a union meeting... "Comrades. We have agreed on a new deal with the management. We will no longer work four days a week." "Hooray!", goes the crowd. "We will finish work at 4 PM, not 5 PM." "Hooray!", goes the crowd, again. "We will ...read more

  • Salary.com: The Stay-At-Home Mother  PRO

    Contributed by Ryan Reed on May 30, 2008
    based on 2 ratings
     | 2,154 views

    A recent report by Salary.com stated: If the typical stay-at-home mother in the United States were paid for her work as a housekeeper, cook and psychologist among other roles, she would earn $138,095 a year. The additional jobs comprising a mother’s work were day care center teacher, laundry ...read more

  • Henny Youngman In Take My Book, Please Told This ...

    Contributed by Bobby Scobey on Feb 25, 2009
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    Henny Youngman in Take My Book, Please told this story: A father was explaining ethics to his son, who was about to go into business. "Suppose a woman comes in and orders $100 worth of material. You wrap it up and give it to her. She pays you with a $100 bill. As she goes out the door you ...read more

  • The Public

    Contributed by Ken Henson on Nov 26, 2012
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    THE PUBLIC Cicero's (106 - 43 BC) was one of the most powerfully, persuasive people of his day. He had this to say about the public in 1st Century BC, Rome. The poor: work and work, The rich: exploit the poor, The soldier: protects both, The taxpayer: pays for all three, The wanderer: rests ...read more

  • Insecure Boyfriend Wanted A New Sign!

    Contributed by Dr. Larry Petton on Jan 4, 2021
     | 1,983 views

    Driving through Southern California, a man stopped at a roadside stand that sold fruit, vegetables and crafts. As he went to pay, he noticed the pretty young woman behind the counter was painting a sign. "Why the new sign?" he asked. "My boyfriend didn't approve of the old ...read more

  • Getting Along

    Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Feb 7, 2023
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     | 1,053 views

    I read this account from Readers Digest: To save money, I suggested to one of my grown sons that we all live together in one house. I could tell he didn’t think it would be cost-effective when he asked, Who’s going to pay the therapist? That is something to think about. We love our families, but ...read more

  • Discouraging Irresponsibility

    Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Jul 16, 2008
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    DISCOURAGING IRRESPONSIBILITY So what should we do about people who won’t take responsibility for their own actions? I believe the answer is simple: Set them free. Give them the freedom to make their own decisions, to face the consequences of their own acts, to see for themselves what their ...read more

  • Eyes Of A Doctor, Eyes Of A Judge

    Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Jul 19, 2011
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    EYES OF A DOCTOR, EYES OF A JUDGE Let's suppose that on your way to work each morning, you usually stop at a Starbucks. You tend to get to the store at the same time each morning, and you usually see a young girl who gets there about the same time you do. On many mornings you find yourselves ...read more

  • The Six-Inch Nail  PRO

    Contributed by Christian Cheong on Jul 5, 2005
    based on 4 ratings
     | 1,473 views

    The Six-Inch Nail At one time at the City Temple in London, there was in the congregation a wealthy restaurateur named Emil Mettler. Mettler would often do not allow a Christian worker to pay for a meal in his restaurant. Once he happened to open his cash register in the presence of a ...read more

  • I Heard About A Union Meeting Where The Union ...  PRO

    Contributed by K. Edward Skidmore on Dec 13, 2005
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     | 1,592 views

    I heard about a Union Meeting where the Union Representative was explaining the new Work Contract. He said, "I have great news, Comrades. Management has agreed to lighten our work schedule!” The crowd shouted, "Hooray!" "And we will have a 150% pay rise." "Hooray!" "We will finish work at 4 PM, ...read more

  • Loyalty: F-O-R-T-U-N-E Personnel Consultants ...

    Contributed by Sermon Central on Jan 10, 2006
     | 1,466 views

    Loyalty: F-O-R-T-U-N-E Personnel Consultants national research uncovered key reasons employees stay. The 3 most important reasons for staying with an employer are: challenging work, the ability to balance work with family life, and compensation. The 3 least important reasons for staying are: ...read more

  • I Like The Story Of A Man Who Walked Into A Gift ...  PRO

    Contributed by Pat Cook on Jan 16, 2006
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    I like the story of a man who walked into a gift shop that sold religious items. Near the cash register he saw a display of caps with "WWJD" printed on all of them. He was puzzled over what the letters could mean, so he asked the clerk. The clerk replied that the letters stood for "What Would Jesus ...read more

  • American Consumer Debt Hit A Record Level In ...

    Contributed by Sermon Central on Jan 18, 2006
     | 1,783 views

    American Consumer Debt hit a record level in October at over $1.98 trillion. The nations credit card debt hit $785 billion, or nearly $7,000 per household. And since about 40% of users pay their balances in full each month, the household card debt of those who carry balances is closer to $12,000. ...read more

  • Talk About The Grace Of God  PRO

    Contributed by Sermon Central on Mar 15, 2002
    based on 45 ratings
     | 2,261 views

    TALK ABOUT THE GRACE OF GOD When a person works an 8-hour day and receives a fair day’s pay for his time, that is a wage. When a person competes with an opponent and receives a trophy for his performance, that is a prize. When a person receives appropriate recognition for his long service or ...read more

  • Credit Card ...

    Contributed by Sermon Central on Jul 30, 2008
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    CREDIT CARD CRISES Americans are drowning in debt. Consumers have racked up more than $2.2 trillion in purchases and cash advances on major credit cards in just the last year. And it’s become a habit for them to spend more than they have. The overall credit card debt grew by 315% from 1989 to ...read more

  • Give While You're Still Alive

    Contributed by Timothy Darling on Apr 19, 2010
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    GIVE WHILE YOU'RE STILL ALIVE I remember a friend of mine suggesting that waiting until after your death to give the people you love something you want them to have is not the best way to do it. If you wait until they get it from your will, in many cases, they must pay an inheritance tax on it. ...read more

  • Why Do You Ask?

    Contributed by Gordon Curley on Nov 24, 2010
     | 1,573 views

    WHY DO YOU ASK? A vicar was walking along the road when a lady stopped him and this question. "Vicar" she asked. "What do you think about cremation?" Without hesitation the vicar replied, "You know the scriptural principle don't you?" "No" the lady replied. "You bury treasure but you burn ...read more

  • Akiane: The Gift Of God

    Contributed by Major Gerardo Balmori on Apr 2, 2011
     | 3,489 views

    AKIANE: THE GIFT OF GOD Akiane Kramarik is only 12-years-old, but she has abilities far beyond her years. Her mother chose to give birth to her underwater at the family home on July 9, 1994 in Mount Morris, Illinois. The family now lives in Idaho. Akiane speaks four languages, writes poetry, plays ...read more

  • John Wesley And A Preacher-Friend Of Plain Habits ...  PRO

    Contributed by Lou Nicholes on May 25, 2005
    based on 2 ratings
     | 3,515 views

    John Wesley and a preacher-friend of plain habits were once invited to dinner where the host’s daughter, noted for her beauty, had been profoundly impressed by Wesley’s preaching. During a pause in the meal, Wesley’s friend took the young woman’s hand and called attention to the sparkling rings she ...read more

  • Max Lucado, In His Book, God Came Near, Just ...  PRO

    Contributed by Timothy Smith on Dec 16, 2005
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     | 3,025 views

    Max Lucado, in his book, God Came Near, just after picturing the birth, describes what people were doing while this dramatic event occurred undramatically. "Meanwhile, the city hums. The merchants are unaware that God has visited their planet. The innkeeper would never believe that he had just ...read more