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From the mind of comedian Steven Wright: I woke up one morning and all of my stuff had been stolen and replaced by exact duplicates.I’d kill for a Nobel Peace Prize.Borrow money from pessimists—they don’t expect it back.42.7 percent of all statistics are made up on the spot.A clear conscience is usually the sign of a … Continue reading “Humor: Observations on Life”

Don’t get this lady teed off. An 89-year-old storekeeper in Moses Lake, Wash., wasn’t about to take anything from a would-be robber. So after she refused to open the cash register and the robber pushed her down, she grabbed a golf club and gave him a swat. It wasn’t your usual robbery, because police report … Continue reading “And Finally: Fore!”

When we start thinking about preaching, does anyone ever think of politics? What does politics have to do with preaching? Aren’t we supposed to keep those two subjects separate—never the twain shall meet? Why should we bring such a debated subject into preaching? One definition of political from Dictionary.com is “having a definite policy or system … Continue reading “The Politics of Preaching”

Sometimes youngsters get behind the wheel of a car, but usually not four-legged ones. Reuters reports that one Massachusetts family’s car was driven into a pond by its 3-month-old German shepherd. “The dog’s owner, John Costello, said he took the dog for a walk around Bolivar Pond in Canton on Sunday, then got into the … Continue reading “And Finally: Inexperienced (Canine) Driver”

In a recent edition of his Daily Hope newsletter, Rick Warren reminds us: “When you stay focused on your purpose, not your problem, you can be happy even when life seems to be falling apart. “Paul was an old man when he was in prison in Rome. He was a long way from home. He … Continue reading “Keeping a Healthy Perspective”

In a recent post at his own blog, pastor Ronnie Floyd writes: “When my perspective is clear, I see things in a much better way. I want to share three perspectives that I believe have helped me greatly in staying here for 27 years. “Perspective #1: I do not let people out of my circle … Continue reading “A Healthy Perspective Can Mean Pastoral Longevity”

1. I will have a cup of coffee in the morning and read my newspaper like I used to, before the Internet. 2. I will eat breakfast with a knife and fork and not with one hand typing. 3. I will get dressed before noon. 4. I will make an attempt to clean the house, … Continue reading “12-Step Internet Recovery Program”

“If you want to go fast, go alone. If you want to go far, go together.”—Rwandan Proverb How do you prepare for a sermon? Do you go into your office, shut the door and spend hours poring over your commentaries? Maybe you read your Bible, take lots of notes and start crafting an outline. If … Continue reading “Going Far Together: Doing Sermon Prep in Community”

A Wedding ParableImagine you are officiating a wedding. The flowers and decorations have been set out; the guests arrive to fill out the pews dressed in their finest; and you stand next to the anxious groom, who is awaiting the big moment. Finally, it’s time, and you lead him to the altar where he awaits … Continue reading “Leaving Christ at the Altar: Honest Altar Calls”

“My son, do not forget My torah, but let your heart keep my commandments, for length of days and years of life and shalom they will add to you. Let not loving kindness and truth be loosed away from you; bind them around your neck; write them on the polished tablet of your heart. So … Continue reading “Ipcha Mistabra: On the Contrary…”