Monthly Archive

One Sunday morning, the pastor noticed little Alex was staring up at the large plaque that hung in the foyer of the church.  The seven-year-old had been staring at the plaque for some time, so th... read more..

While working in a clothing store, I noticed that people had no shame about returning items that obviously had been worn. One rainy morning I walked in and found a discolored blazer hanging on the rac... read more..

"All of us must quickly carry out the tasks assigned us?because there is little time left before the night falls and all work comes to an end." - John 9:4 (NLT)Basketball has been a large pa read more..

Do you realize that the only time in our liveswhen we like to get old is when we're kids?If you're less than 10 years old,you're so excited about aging that you think in fractions.How old are you?....... read more..

I am five feet, three inches tall and pleasingly plump. After I had a minor accident, my mother accompanied me to the emergency room.The ER nurse asked for my height and weight, and I blurted out, "F... read more..

In order to understand what I have to say about Jane Fonda, I must first present to you what is circulating around on the net about her.  I have it here to set up my comments, not to pass it alon... read more..

I stopped believing in Santa Claus when my mother took me to see him in a department store, and he asked for my autograph. --Shirley TempleIf all the cars in the United States were placed end to end, ... read more..

E-Mail BlessingPeace be unto you, your computer and the e-mail you receive this day.May the mail you receive not require you to multiply it tenfold or Return it within a limited time frame.May the mai... read more..

A chance remark by the Gracious Mistress of the Parsonage threw Yours Truly into a dismal panic this past week. Believe me, there is nothing pretty about panic in the parsonage. This idle comment turn... read more..

Not strictly humor, but truly amazing....Dormitory = Dirty RoomThe Morse Code = Here Come DotsSlot Machines = Cash Lost in 'emAnimosity = Is No AmitySnooze Alarms = Alas! No More Z'sAlec Guinness = Ge... read more..

A prosecuting attorney just could not believe that a jury had found the defendant not guilty.Astonished, he asked the jury foreman, "How could you possibly have found this man innocent?"The foreman re... read more..

When  I graduated from the Baptist Leadership Training School in Calgary, 1967, before University and theological college,  the school yearbook had some caption about us under our photograph... read more..

Zack and his mule were walking down the road when one of Zack's friends drove up and offered him a ride to town.  Zack got into the truck while his mule ran along behind.  The mule was right... read more..

Two guys met in the middle of the desert. One was carrying a car door, the other an umbrella.The one with the car door said to the guy with the umbrella, "Why are you carrying that umbrella around, i... read more..

A veterinarian was feeling ill and went to see her doctor.  The doctor asked her all the usual questions, about symptoms, how long had they been occurring, etc., when she interrupted him: "H... read more..

When I first heard the news about the Tsunami my heart started beating a little faster and my mind immediately started listing the people we know in that area of the world. The list isn't long, but it... read more..

Dear Pastor Tim, I have been on your clean laugh list for what must be over a year now.  It remains a blessing to me to open a clean and cheerful email from you every morning.  Your site is truly sal... read more..

"Your Honor, I want to bring to your attention how unfair it is for my client to be accused of theft. He arrived in New York City a week ago and barely knows his way around. What's more, he only spe read more..

We woke up to a picturesque Alberta winter scene last Sunday - big flakes of snow had piled themselves up against our windows and doors and they were still coming down when we piled ourselves into the... read more..

At one Army base, the annual trip to the rifle range had been canceled for the second year in a row, but the semi-annual physical fitness test was still on as planned.One soldier mused, "Does it bothe... read more..

Christmas Break was over and the teacher was asking the class about their vacations. She turned to little Johnny and asked what he did over the break."We visited my grandmother in Punxsutawney, Penns... read more..

Reports, reports, reports--do you ever get weary of reports? We do welcome the good ones-- a clean bill of health, a child's great report card, an income tax refund. We cringe at the bad ones--a scary... read more..

After a close friend moved away, we began to communicate by computer. We met each week in her favorite chat room and would type for hours.One night, I had a high fever and swollen larynx and felt too... read more..

The magnitude of the death of 300,000 in the devastating tsunami that struck Indonesia and other parts of the world on December 26, 2004 is another reminder for great reflection and concern for the et... read more..

A philosopher from Paris once commented, "God is dead. Marx is dead. And I don't feel so good myself." His attitude illustrates the pessimism rampant in our culture today.If there really is a God, peo... read more..

I was telling a friend about my enrollment in a weight-loss program and how excited I was about the meetings."Sounds great," she said. "I'm almost tempted to join too.""Well, next time I go," I repli... read more..

It has been a quiet week in the parsonage. The old year faded as the New Year silently slipped into the parsonage parlor. I don't know about anybody else, but I can't believe another year is under way... read more..

Having moved 15 times during our 37-year marriage, my husband and I appreciate movers who take the time to label carefully boxes they pack for us.The accuracy of labels can make a huge difference when... read more..

Dear Rev Tim, Greetings in the Precious Jesus Name You should have heard about the terrible earthquake and flooding which brought destruction, damage and death in our country. It seems that trouble ... read more..

You Know You've Been Out of College Too Long When:* Your potted plants stay alive.* 6:00 AM is when you get up, not when you go to sleep.* You hear your favorite song on the elevator at work.* You car... read more..