Idle Words
In Matthew 12.36 Jesus warned that we would give account of “every idle word” in the Day of Judgment. In other words, I will someday have to stand in front …
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Fearful Farmer
A farmer arrived at harvest time complaining to his neighbors that all of his fields were barren, empty land growing nothing but weeds. When they asked what seed he had …
Fearful Farmer Read More Cure for Laziness
The personnel director knew he had made a mistake when he reviewed the health insurance application for his new employee and saw the following information: Date of Birth: January 12, …
Cure for Laziness Read More Poor Drivers, Lazy People
Have you ever met a man who considered himself a poor driver? Probably not. All men consider themselves good drivers. Likewise, have you ever met anyone who admitted to being …
Poor Drivers, Lazy People Read More Wrong Wig
An angry patient stormed into an eye doctor’s office claiming someone had given her the wrong wig after her surgery. The doctor asked how she knew it was the wrong …
Wrong Wig Read More Simplicity with Responsibility
We often hear the comment, “Everything is so fast paced. I wish we could get back to a simpler lifestyle.” When that comment is made usually everyone nods in agreement. …
Simplicity with Responsibility Read More Golden Rules for Everyday Living
Someone created the following list of golden rules for everyday living: If you open it, close it. If you turn it on, turn it off. If you unlock it, lock …
Golden Rules for Everyday Living Read More Much Given, Much Required
Perhaps the most frightening verse in all of Scripture to me is Luke 12:48 where Jesus said, “Unto whomsoever much is given, of him shall be much required.” It is …
Much Given, Much Required Read More Oversee vs Overlook
The English language is strange. For example, how can a slim chance and a fat chance be the same, while a wise man and a wise guy are opposites? In …
Oversee vs Overlook Read More Authorities Give Direction
A frantic mother was trying to calm her five year old boy who was throwing a temper tantrum as the crowded plane was preparing to leave. Seeing the mother’s dilemma …
Authorities Give Direction Read More One Carrion
Two vultures tried to board an airplane, each carrying two dead raccoons for an in flight snack when the flight attendant stopped them and said, “Sorry, gentlemen, only one carrion …
One Carrion Read More Hitting the Spot
The story is told of a pastor who designated an area of ground just below his kitchen window as “the spot.” When a well meaning church member would give him …
Hitting the Spot Read More Give me your Time
Someone said, “I wish I could stand on a busy corner and beg people to give me all their wasted hours.” What a profound thought that is! Time management experts …
Give me your Time Read More Stradivarius in the Trash
A three hundred year old Stradivarius cello belonging to the principal cellist of the Los Angeles Philharmonic was stolen recently after he accidentally left it outside his home and a …
Stradivarius in the Trash Read More Rockefeller’s Investment
John D. Rockefeller began his first company with $1,000 of savings and $1,000 loan from his father. In a few years his Standard Oil Company controlled ¾ of the US …
Rockefeller’s Investment Read More Luck?
Did you hear about the genetic engineer who tried to combine a 4 leaf clover with poison ivy? He was looking for something to give him a rash of good …
Luck? Read More Careful with Money and Time
I once knew a man who was so careful with money when he talked on the telephone he would turn the lights out to save electricity. He reasoned that while …
Careful with Money and Time Read More Lost Chickens
A farmer’s son was heading to town with a crate of chickens when he dropped the crate and the chickens quickly scattered all over the neighborhood. Fearing the wrath of …
Lost Chickens Read More Fearing God
Would you like to be wise? Would you like to have riches, honor, & life? The Bible says we can have all of these if we learn to fear God. …
Fearing God Read More First Appointments
You’ve heard it said the early bird catches the worm. But people who arrive early can catch a lot of other good things as well. That’s why whenever possible you …
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