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I do not like yard work.  I am especially not fond of cutting the grass - though I have fond memories of our old Lawn Boy lawnmower. One of the things that drives me nuts about cutting t read more..

"But if you forgive not men their trespasses, neither will your Father forgive your trespasses." - Matt. 6:15   Jesus gives a startling warning about forgiveness: if we refuse to read more..

My engineer husband is meticulous but mild-mannered. While our new house was being built, he would leave notes for the workmen, politely calling their attention to mistakes or oversights. Two we... read more..

Students at school were asked to write about the harmful effects of oil on fish.One 11-year old wrote, "When my mom opened a tin of sardines last night it was full of oil and all the sardines were dea... read more..

When we want to make a successful presentation of Jesus as the Savior God has sent to the world, it's important for us to understand the culture and sub-culture of the people we are talking to. Bl... read more..

"Now this is the verbal part of your employment test," said the interviewer. "Can you tell me what gross aggrandized annuity means?" "Certainly," replied the appli read more..

Jer. 31:10-13 Heb. 2:10-18 Luke 2:25-38 Psalm 111   This week we said good-by to the old year and ushered in the new. It is always a special time for reflection and anticipation. In the G read more..

Bored during a long flight, an eminent scholar leaned over and woke up the sleeping man next to him to ask if he would like to play a game."I'll ask you a question," the scholar explained, "and if you... read more..

If you hate housework - you'll quickly grow to hate this game. You are allowed to play it if you have a Hoover vacuum at home.  Ok, you can play if you have a Filter Queen, Sears Electrolu read more..

Jesus replied, 'No one who puts his hand to the plow and looks back is fit for the kingdom of God." - Luke 9:57-62 (62)   What does Jesus want from us? Total dedication, not half-he read more..

As the bus pulled away, I realized I had left my purse under the seat.  Later I called the company and was relieved that the driver had found my bag.  When I went to pick it up, several off-... read more..

The judge read the charges, then asked, "Are you the defendant in this case?""No sir, your honor, sir," replied Bob, "I've got a lawyer to do the defendin'. I'm the guy who done it."... read more..

Having moved into his first apartment, our son invited my husband and me for a visit. As we walked in, our son asked if we'd like a cold drink. Mentally patting myself on the back for teachi... read more..

"Put not your trust in princes, nor in the son of man, in whom there is no help." - Psalm 146:3   Sometimes it's hard to believe that trusting the LORD and doing what we know read more..

Rube Goldberg Machines are pretty neat. I'm not sure what the fascination behind them is, but I suppose it's the same thing that makes us like the other kitchen gadgets, hardware gizmos, and read more..

I have a friend whose son has a form of autism. It’s a rather mystifying condition that presents with many different kinds of symptoms. One of the traits this boy has is called the “bl read more..

A Texan farmer goes to Australia for a vacation.  There he meets an Aussie farmer and gets talking.  The Aussie shows off his big wheat field and the Texan says, "Oh!  We have wh... read more..

"Feed the flock of God which is among you." - 1 Peter. 5:2   Grandpa always wondered when he preached if his sermons would feed souls. Some would comment on his message and if he read more..

When I go to a local discount store to get oil and filters for my car, I buy my wife a bouquet of flowers on display near the checkout counter.During one trip, some women in line behind me were oohing... read more..

I was told that this exercise is something that they test Air Force recruits with.  I'm not sure if that is the case, but let me tell you that if they do, it appears that you won't soon be seei read more..

"Thou remainest;  Thou art the same, and Thy years shall not fail." - Hebrews 1:11,12   This week has brought us into a new year. As the years come and go, we realize more an read more..

A guy walking in the desert desperately needed a drink.  As he followed the dunes, he came upon another man riding a camel.  He asked the man if he had something to drink. The man on the ... read more..

As a volunteer who conducts educational tours of the Zoo, Sally occasionally receives thank you notes from members of school groups.One of her favorites said: "Dear Sally, I am a third grader. I loved... read more..

It certainly has been a different kind of Christmas and New Year. For one thing the weather has been more like early november since the freezing temps killed our garden off..... left us wit read more..

Here is a game (thanks to member Michael S. for pointing it out) that involves something that most pastors out there would love to add to their options when dealing with the sheep in their church.  I'... read more..

A young businessman had just started his own firm.  He had just rented a beautiful office and had it furnished with antiques. Sitting there, he saw a man come into the outer office.  Wish... read more..

"See, then, that you walk circumspectly, redeeming the time, because the days are evil." - Ephesians 5:15,16   The old year has died and 2006 is history. As Christians, we should b read more..

"Lord, make me to know my end, and what is the measure of my days." Psalm 39:4   This new year is an unwritten book, we'll fill up its pages in the day and months to come. We read more..

Welcome to the Cybersalt Web Site. We are currently in the process of merging together a few of our sites into one combined and easier to manage web site.  Consequently, things might look a bit read more..

It's New Years Day, we stop to reflect on what has gone past us and we consider that which lies ahead. We mark time as though it could have a slash of chalk upon it, like one marks a calendar. It give... read more..