Monthly Archive

2005

Welcome to our Archives page. On this page you will find a total of 974 of our articles broken down into Months and Years.
The Spur
Marcia Lee Laycock
3290

Deadly Things Are Lurking

The newspaper headline was ominous. A potentially deadly virus had been detected in our area and health officials were concerned. It was unnerving because the virus is carried by a common rodent and read more..

Clean Jokes
Pastor Tim
4734

Bagpipe Jokes

Relax, they aren't that bad - it's just joking about them that's fun. Q. What's the difference between a bagpipe and an onion?A. No one cries when you chop up a bagpipe.------------------------------... read more..

Clean Jokes
Pastor Tim
2763

Rental Description

On duty as a customer-service rep for a car-rental company, I took a call from a driver who needed a tow. He was stranded on a busy highway, but he didn't know the make of the car he was driving.I ask... read more..

God's Penman
Rev. James L. Snyder
3923

The Great American Past Time; Watching

The great American pastime is watching sports. Someone once described a football game as 30,000 people in desperate need of exercise watching 22 people in desperate need of rest. No matter the sportin... read more..

Clean Jokes
Pastor Tim
2776

My Dog At It

A minister delivered a sermon in ten minutes one Sunday morning. That was about half the usual length of his sermons.He explained, "I regret to inform you that my dog, who is very fond of eating paper... read more..

Clean Jokes
Pastor Tim
3639

More To Think About

* Ever Wondered Why ....???? If you're not supposed to drink and drive, then why do bars have parking lots? If you got into a taxi and he started driving backwards, would the taxi driver end up owin read more..

Peggie's Den
Peggie Bohanon
3317

Panic on the Sea

Grandpa was a fisherman off the coast of Newfoundland, Canada, and somehow I've inherited his deep love for the sea--AND for a good storm! Now I have no reliable source to confirm that--he probably DR... read more..

Clean Jokes
Pastor Tim
2776

Dog Stop

Two dogs were walking down the street. The one dog says to the other, "Wait here a minute, I'll be right back." He walks across the street and sniffs this fire hydrant for about a minute, then walks b... read more..

Rev. Spence Laycock
Rev. Spence Laycock
3271

The Rise and Fall of the Anti-Christ

There are certain statements that sound like the truth but really aren't. Here are some that seemed to make sense to the kids who heard them: * Give us this day our deli bread! * Glory be to the Fathe... read more..

Clean Jokes
Pastor Tim
4091

Goober Motivation

One day a goober was hiking up to an old camp.  There was an outhouse along the way, so he went up to it and accidentally dropped a nickel down the hole.  He was very upset about this and th... read more..

Clean Jokes
Pastor Tim
3084

Wooden Bayonet

A Civil War soldier, who had lost his bayonet, whittled one from wood so that he could pass inspection. He hoped he would not be discovered until the regiment had gone into battle, where he planned to... read more..

Melva's Devotions
Melva Cooper
4057

Pure Water

Seven year-old Brooke spent the night at Grandma and Granddaddy's during the summer break from school. Since she only has an older brother, Brooke enjoys coming here where our other granddaughters hav... read more..

Clean Jokes
Pastor Tim
3646

Tips rejected by Martha Stewart

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..

Clean Jokes
Pastor Tim
2644

Tax Colors

A Dutchman was explaining the red, white and blue Netherlands flag to an American."Our flag is symbolic of our taxes. We get red when we talk about them, white when we get our tax bills, and blue afte... read more..

Clean Jokes
Pastor Tim
4017

Signs You Are Broke

1.  American Express calls and says: "Leave home without it!" 2.  Your idea of a 7-course meal is taking a deep breath outside a restaurant. 3.  You're formulating a plan to rob the f read more..

The Spur
Marcia Lee Laycock
3363

The Process of Faith

Picture three little girls, their blonde heads bent down as they walk along the seashore. Beach combing was one of our favourite things to do when we were in Papua New Guinea. The shells were numerous... read more..

Clean Jokes
Pastor Tim
3272

Stain Glass

An area pastor tells of his first Sunday in the new parish and presenting the children's message. Seems the sanctuary in the new church had some magnificent stained glass windows, so his message cente... read more..

Dr. Harold McNabb
Dr. Harold McNabb
3185

A Husband for Rebekah

I think I have told you the story of my conversation with my grandmother about her decision to move to Alberta at the turn of the last century to homestead. I say her decision because she was not marr... read more..

Clean Jokes
Pastor Tim
10922

You Know It's Hot Outside When…

You Know It's Hot Outside When...**you ask your boss for extra work so you can be in the air conditioning as much as possible** you've been getting hot flashes, and you're a man** the swans in the par... read more..

Clean Jokes
Pastor Tim
4337

Dog Breeding Made Absurd

~ Pointer + Setter = Pointsetter, a traditional Christmas pet ~ Kerry Blue Terrier + Skye Terrier = Blue Skye, a dog for visionaries ~ Great Pyrenees + Dachshund = Pyradachs, a puzzling breed ~ ... read more..

Rev. Spence Laycock
Rev. James L. Snyder
2938

The Age Long Query: Who Am I?

Last week I was tootling along without a care in the world. Actually, I did have several cares but I was ignoring them as much as possible. My basic philosophy is this, the more you ignore something t... read more..

Clean Jokes
Pastor Tim
3089

Letter From A Farm Kid

Letter from a farm kid, now at Paris Island Marine Corps recruit depot:Dear Ma and Pa:I am well. Hope you are. Tell Brother Walt and Brother Elmer the Marine Corps beats working for old man Minch by a... read more..

Rev. Spence Laycock
Rev. Spence Laycock
3253

The Assurances of a Godly Father

It's been said that Judaism is the only religion that has in it a commandment to the believers that they 'remember?. In Deuteronomy 8:2 it states, 'remember how the Lord your God led you on this long ... read more..

Clean Jokes
Pastor Tim
5936

Obituary Notice

A woman goes into the local newspaper office to see that the obituary for her recently deceased husband is written.  The obit editor informs her that the fee for the obituary is 50 cents a word.&... read more..

Clean Jokes
Pastor Tim
17213

Offering Encouragement

A minister in a little church had been having trouble with the collections.One Sunday he announced, "Now, before we pass the collection plate, I would like to request that the person who stole the chi... read more..

Clean Jokes
Pastor Tim
5659

Junior's Nickels

There's a little fellow named Junior who hangs out at the local grocery store.  The manager doesn't know what Junior's problem is, but the boys like to tease him.  The boys say he is two bri... read more..

Cybersalt Shaker
Pastor Tim
5064

The "V" Formation

(Please note:  Don't be confused.  Details in this devotional DO NOT mean I am stopping my Cybersalt Sites Activities!) I think it is safe to say that we have all seen geese migrating as th read more..

Clean Jokes
Pastor Tim
5463

Exercise

- I have to exercise early in the morning before my brain figures out what I'm doing.- I like long walks, especially when they are taken by people who annoy me.- I have flabby thighs, but fortunately read more..

Guest Authors
Pastor Tim
4154

Wouldn't I Still Be Me?

Those who play the personhood card argue that there is a difference between being a human and being a person. There are, they say, human beings that don't qualify as persons, and therefore should have... read more..

Clean Jokes
Pastor Tim
3766

Understanding Law

During a Law course class, the 'Audi Alteram Partem' rule was explained. Translated it means "To hear the other party."After discussing the subject at great length, the lecturer asked if anyone didn't... read more..