As I was thinking about the lessons this Sunday, I remembered a humorous list of poor sermon introductions. I looked through some old files and found a tattered copy. The title in the bulletin clipping is "You Know You're in Trouble When the Preacher Begins With . . . Unaccustomed as I am to public … Continue reading About Preachers and Preaching
Humor
As Stubborn as an Ol’ Mule
A farmer claimed that he taught his ol' mule to respond to gentle commands. Townsfolk and neighbors thought this was a stretch but they knew the farmer to be an honest man. They also knew that mules were stubborn, cantankerous, hard to train, but hard workers once you got them moving. Most of the time … Continue reading As Stubborn as an Ol’ Mule
Wednesday Mid-Week Groan
A minister began his new work in a small country congregation. His first Sunday after service, a sweet older lady came back from her car with an apple pie. How did she know apple pie was his favorite? He thanked her, complemented her on the lattice-work crust. She blushed and said she loved baking and … Continue reading Wednesday Mid-Week Groan
Good Christians
This week I saw a list of 23 rules of writing posted on Facebook recently. The list, attributed to Frank L. Visco, had the following title: How To Write Good. Here are my ten favorites of this list of 23: Avoid Alliteration. Always. Prepositions are not words to end sentences with. Eschew ampersands & abbreviations, … Continue reading Good Christians
A- Hymns (ahem)
People's Favorite Hymns, by job title. 1. Dentist: Crown Him with Many Crowns 2. Meteorologist: When the Storm Passes Over 3. Contractor: The Church's One Foundation 4. Tailor: Holy, Holy, Holy 5. Politician: Standing on the Promises 6. IRS (Tax Collector): I Surrender All 7. Realtor: I've Got a Mansion, Just Over the Hill Top … Continue reading A- Hymns (ahem)
Some People
An avid hunter, Bill was looking for a proven bird dog. After contacting someone who placed an advertisement in the paper with a dog for sale, Bill met the man for a hunt to see the dog in action. Bill shot at two ducks that landed on the lake. He watched as the dog ran … Continue reading Some People
Who’s Driving?
Many years ago I heard a comedian say, "My wife does all the driving. All I have to do is sit the with the steering wheel in my hand." Backseat or passenger seat driver jokes are funny, whether about husbands, wives, or mother-in-laws. I am quickly realizing that in about 10 months most of my … Continue reading Who’s Driving?
Long Lost Psalm
Psalm 23.2011.01-02 The TV is my shepherd. Entertainment is my want. It makes me sit down and do nothin for the sake of it's sponsors, For it presents me with shows I am told I must see. It restores my knowledge of the things of this world And keeps informed of the news. It … Continue reading Long Lost Psalm
Church Signs
Church signs can be quite educational, sometimes helpful, sometimes funny, and sometimes misleading. Here are a few I collected over the last few years. 1. Free trip to heaven, Details inside! 2. Searching for a new look? Have your Faith lifted here. 3. Come in and pray today? Beat the Christmas rush. 4. Fight truth … Continue reading Church Signs
King Clyde’s Crown
Once upon a time in the Kingdom of Castleberry, there was a King named Clyde. Now King Clyde was a proud, yet noble King who wore upon his head a Crown encrusted with all kinds of jewels. This crown that King Clyde wore, this crown encrusted with jewels, this crown was the pride of the … Continue reading King Clyde’s Crown
Driving Thought 