Monthly Archive

2009

Welcome to our Archives page. On this page you will find a total of 258 of our articles broken down into Months and Years.
God's Penman
Rev. James L. Snyder
2099

Slow Down and Enjoy the Journey

Last Tuesday I was sulking around the house complaining about the passing of the summer and how it goes by so fast. Personally, I think I have a right to complain in my own house. After all, I pay the... read more..

Clean Jokes
Pastor Tim
4993

Hot Shot Pilot

A young guy in a two-engine fighter was flying escort for a B-52 and generally being a nuisance, acting like a hot dog, flying rolls around the lumbering old bomber. The hot dog said over the air, "An... read more..

FunBlog
Pastor Tim
2940

Limo Jump

What do you do with a nasty, run-down limosine ready for the junkers? You see how far it will fly for a world record limo jump!  At least that's what you do at Western Speedway in Victoria BC. ... read more..

Clean Jokes
Pastor Tim
4611

Wallpaper Jobs

Joan decided to redecorate. She wasn't sure how many rolls of wallpaper she would need for the bedroom but she knew that Buffy next door had recently done the same job, and the two apartments were ide... read more..

Clean Jokes
Pastor Tim
4391

Prenatal Visit

A couple was making their first visit to Dr. Mike Wilson prior to the birth of their first child.After the exam, the doctor took a small stamp and stamped the wife’s stomach with indelible ink. The ... read more..

Clean Jokes
Pastor Tim
4300

Fore!

My five-year-old nephew wanted to caddy for my brother's golf game. "You have to count my strokes," my brother told him. "How much is six plus nine plus eight?""Five," answered the nephew."Okay," my b... read more..

God's Penman
Rev. James L. Snyder
2437

A Tribute to an Old Friend

I was frantically searching for something I desperately needed when I stumbled upon something I had long ago forgotten. I am always trying to find something that I know where it is at but I just canno... read more..

Sermons
Marcia Lee Laycock
1996

The proper use of prayer

This is a message from guest speaker, John Reaume. John uses the illustration that prayer is a lot like being the best telecommunication company in the universe, with God being the one answering billi... read more..

God's Penman
Rev. James L. Snyder
2315

The Last of the Summer Whine

Summer has a peculiar way about it. It takes its time in getting here and then gets out of town as soon as possible before people realize it is gone. This has happened this year for me.I have waited a... read more..

Sermons
Pastor Tim
3020

The Straight Line of Life

The life of following Jesus is a straight line with a high purpose and an end. {audio}podcast/sm20090816.mp3{/audio} ... read more..

God's Penman
Rev. James L. Snyder
2131

And the Heat Goes On...and on...and on

This past week found me in a bit of trouble with the Gracious Mistress of the Parsonage... well, more than normal. It has become rather normal for me to be in trouble with her. No matter how hard I tr... read more..

Sermons
Pastor Tim
2183

Most Cherished Offering

How we cherish the greatest blessings God has given us can reveal how deep our trust or mistrust of God is. {audio}podcast/sm20090809.mp3{/audio} ... read more..

God's Penman
Rev. James L. Snyder
2034

Birthdays, Anniversaries and Other Things I Usually Forget

Icannot tell you how many times the Gracious Mistress of the Parsonage has explained the difference between things to remember and things to be forgotten. Without boasting, I believe I could give the ... read more..

FunBlog
Pastor Tim
2933

Bouncy Balls

Who hasn't ever wanted this many bouncy balls to just drop and see what happens? I think the only drawback would be wanting to pick them all up again to try the next location that came to mind. ... read more..

Sermons
Pastor Tim
2205

Only Son - No Beginning

Jesus is God's only son, but that does not mean He was created or has a beginning. {audio}podcast/sm20090802.mp3{/audio} ... read more..

God's Penman
Rev. James L. Snyder
2050

A Good Time Was Had by All

Having a good time may not be the highest priority in life but it sure beats hitting your thumb with a hammer. Sometimes, try as we might, having a good time is an elusive dream.Recently, I and some g... read more..

Sermons
Pastor Tim
2477

Friendship Treaty

Seek and take care of the friendships God brings to your life. {audio}podcast/sm20090726.mp3{/audio} ... read more..

Sermons
Pastor Tim
2614

Here I Am Again

The consequences of sin often affect our lives multiple times.  When we have trusted Jesus, God is faithful to us in those multiple times too. Please note: due to technical difficulties this recordin... read more..

Clean Jokes
Pastor Tim
5109

Friendship Poems

Are you tired of those Sissy 'friendship' poems that always sound good, but never actually come close to reality? Well, let's try this my way...just the stone cold truth of our great friendship. 1. Wh... read more..

God's Penman
Rev. James L. Snyder
3765

Things I Have Learned In My Lifetime

In celebrating my recent birthday, I found myself caught up in a case of nostalgia. I never imagined I would really get this old. Not that I am old, mind you, but I have reached the point in life I ne... read more..

FunBlog
Pastor Tim
2744

Slow-Mo Water Balloon

Ahh, the good old days of summer heat and watery recreation in the great outdoors.  If only we could stop time and make our content last forever.  But alas, the best we can do is slow it down and watc... read more..

Racing
Pastor Tim
3569

1999 Denomination Derby Interview on CHEK TV

It has been almost 10 years since I first raced at Western Speedway.  Here's an interview that CHEK TV did with me in September of 1999. BTW, I am not the person featured in the still frame below. ... read more..

Sermons
Pastor Tim
2911

Managing God's Blessings

When God blesses us we need to exercise care and stewardship over what he has given us. {audio}podcast/sm20090712.mp3{/audio} ... read more..

FunBlog
Pastor Tim
3573

Surgical Mask Instructions

We're all aware of the nasty germs and viruses that are out there looking for a new home.  If it ever get's really bad it will be important to understand how to wear your protective surgical mask. It'... read more..

Clean Jokes
Pastor Tim
5155

Yellow Canaries

A lady went to a pet shop."I'd like to buy two yellow canaries," she told the owner."We don't have any canaries, but we have these," the owner said, as he showed the lady some pale green parakeets."Th... read more..

Totally Tim
Pastor Tim
6882

File Backup and Synchronization

Anybody who has spent any significant time on a computer knows what it is like to lose valuable data due to a failed hard drive or scratched/lost cd. The moment of acceptance that val read more..

Clean Jokes
Pastor Tim
5205

Babies at the Mall

A young mother was standing outside a mall holding her six-month-old baby and her sister's three-month-old baby.Two elderly women approached the mother. "Are they twins?" one asked."No, they're three ... read more..

FunBlog
Pastor Tim
4142

Children, Go Where I Send Thee

Bring your child to work day is not always fun and play - as Tennessee Ernie Ford finds out singing "Children, Go Where I Send Thee" with his son sitting at his right. ... read more..

God's Penman
Rev. James L. Snyder
2965

Let's have a Fourth of July Picnic

Second to Christmas, a favorite holiday of mine is the Fourth of July. Perhaps this rings true with many Americans this year. But what year would be complete without the obligatory Fourth of July picn... read more..

Sermons
Pastor Tim
2232

Family Meltdown

Sodom and Gomorrah's destruction had very little to do with the meltdown that followed in Lot's family. {audio}podcast/sm20090628.mp3{/audio} ... read more..