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"Hail, O favored one, the Lord is with you!" But she was greatly troubled at the saying, and considered in her mind what sort of greeting this might be. And the angel said to her, "Do not be afraid, M read more..

Your bedroom isn't cluttered, it's just "passage restrictive." Kids don't get grounded anymore. They merely hit "social speed bumps." You're not late, you just have a "rescheduled arrival time." Yo... read more..

The small girl had recently received a new watch and some perfume, which she was very excited about. Their family asked the pastor over for dinner. The girl wanted so badly to tell the pastor about he... read more..

"Hello is this Rabbi Schwartz?" "It is" "This is the IRS.  Can you help us?" "I can." "Do you know a Sam Cohen?" "I do." "Is he a member of your congregation?" "He is." "Did he donate $10 read more..

The Christmas story is not over. There is lots more to come that God has promised. {audio}podcast/sm20051218.mp3{/audio}... read more..

Fifteen minutes into the flight from Kansas City to Toronto, the captain announced, "Ladies and gentlemen, one of our engines has failed.  There is nothing to worry about.  Our flight will t... read more..

- Impulse engines stall when used in reverse.- Digital speedometer on helm console stuck at "88".- Shields fail to work on alternate Fridays.- Rust problem in engineering causes support failure: one c read more..

...they don't sell tickets, they sell chances. ...all the insurance machines in the terminal are sold out. ...before the flight, the passengers get together and elect a pilot. ...if you kiss the wi read more..

Ever go Christmas caroling--on a BUS? I remember bundling up, climbing aboard a church bus and trailing around the town--stopping at homes, gathering on front porches, singing our hearts out to happy ... read more..

While serving as associate pastor in a church in the California gold country, I had an elderly gentlemen attend some of our Bible studies.When he missed one week, I called to see if he was alright. He... read more..

Old telephone books make ideal personal address books.  Simply cross out the names and addresses of people you don't know. Fool other drivers into thinking you have an expensive car phone by hol... read more..

My mother was away all weekend at a business conference.During a break, she decided to call home collect. My six-year-old brother picked up the phone and heard a stranger's voice say, "We have a Betty... read more..

First of all, I hate to have to mention the fact, but Rudolph the "Red Nosed Reindeer" is just a fictional character. I know that statement alone will be shocking to some. :-) However, I was listening... read more..

A goober got lost in her car in a New England snow storm.  She remembered what her dad had once told her: "If you ever get stuck in a snow storm, wait for a snow plow and follow it." Sure enough,... read more..

An elderly man went to the doctor for a visit. "Doc," he says," I am so stricken. I have chest pains, headaches, back pains, nausea, arthritis, constipation, stomach cramps, earaches, burning in the e... read more..

10. You ticked him off once and your next phone bill was for $20,000.9. He's won the Publisher's Clearing House sweepstakes 3 years running.8. When asked for his phone number, he gives it in hex.7. Se read more..

Throughout the television program, as I counseled people who called in search of spiritual help and prayed on the air with those who wanted to open their hearts to Jesus Christ, the station manager st... read more..

"Doctor, I have an ear ache."2000 BC - "Here, eat this root."1000 BC - "That root is heathen, say this prayer."1850 AD - "That prayer is superstition, drink this potion."1940 AD - "That potion is snak read more..

My father is a skilled CPA who is not great at self-promotion. So when an advertising company offered to put my father's business placard in the shopping carts of a supermarket, my dad jumped at the c... read more..

One of the "joys" of Christmas is "Toy Assembly 101." Late Christmas Eve, you take "it" out of the box--whatever "it" is--read the so-called simple instructions ALWAYS including the magic words, "No a... read more..

Christmas, the true story of God's love come to us in the flesh, is also a time that many people hate. What is the solution for what we hate about Christmas? You will find the answer t... read more..

Have you ever wondered what it would be like to hear the fist sermon Jesus preached? We heard part of it when Isaiah 61 was read this morning. In Luke's gospel, shortly after His baptism, Jesus goes t... read more..

A goober named Laura is at a local zoo and comes across a vending machine, which she has never seen before. She sees the slot for money, gets money out of her purse, puts $.65 into the machine, and pu... read more..

After a day fishing in the ocean a fisherman is walking from the pier carrying two lobsters in a bucket. He is approached by the Game Warden who asks him for his fishing license.The fisherman says to... read more..

Recently, the Gracious Mistress of the Parsonage and Yours Truly enjoyed a trip to Asia. Thailand was our destination and adventure was our disposition. We thrilled with many new experiences on our ex... read more..

Customer: Waiter, there's a fly in my soup!Waiter: Don't worry, sir. The frog should surface any moment now.... read more..

Sulking and soaking. For me, the two always go together. I know when I'm not fit to be around people, especially the people I'm mad at, so the bathtub is the best place to be. I run the water as hot a... read more..

A guy is taking a walk and sees a frog on the side of the road.  As he comes closer, the frog starts to talk. 'Kiss me and I will turn into a princess.' The guy picks the frog up and puts it in ... read more..

Little Johnny wanted to go to the zoo and pestered his parents for days. Finally his mother talked his reluctant father into taking him."So how was it?" his mother asked when they returned home."Great... read more..

In a restroom at IBM's Watson Center, a supervisor had placed a sign directly above the sink.  It had a single word on it: "THINK"! The next day, when he went to the restroom, he looked at the ... read more..