Q. Who was the greatest financier in the Bible? A. Noah: he floated his stock while everyone else was in liquidation. Q. Who was the greatest female financier in the Bible? A. Pharaoh’s daughter: she went down to the bank of the Nile and picked
Editor: I read of your willingness to hit your delete key, please do not. I do not want to argue, I just want to understand. You see, I have a close friend whom I truly want to help. I am hoping to gain better understanding
One day in the Garden of Eden, Eve calls out to God… “Lord, I have a problem!” What’s the problem, Eve?” Lord, I know you’ve created me and have provided this beautiful garden and all of these wonderful animals, and that hilarious comedic snake, but
Editor: I read of your willingness to hit your delete key, please do not. I do not want to argue, I just want to understand. You see, I have a close friend whom I truly want to help. I am hoping to gain better understanding
Let’s face it — English is a crazy language. There is no egg in eggplant nor ham in hamburger; neither apple nor pine in pineapple. English muffins weren’t invented in England or French fries in France. Sweetmeats are candies while sweetbreads, which aren’t sweet, are
Actual announcements taken from church bulletins Weight Watchers will meet at 7pm at the First Presbyterian Church. Please use large double door at the side entrance. The 1991 Spring Council Retreat will be hell May 10 and 11. Pastor is on vacation. Massages can be
Editor: I just read Adequate Power is Available [by Candace Chellew]. I can say: I’m there, sister. Tired. Yup. A year ago I was getting into online dogmatic wrestling matches (the folks at Disciples Discussion especially, although I objected to Rev. Dr. Truluck’s piece on
1. Plan ahead. It wasn’t raining when Noah built the ark. 2. Stay fit. When you’re 600 years old, someone might ask you to do something REALLY big. 3. Don’t listen to critics — do what has to be done. 4. Build on high ground.
Original source unknown Sung to the tune of “These Are a Few of My Favorite Things” Big dykes with small dogs and butches with kittens; Diesels in tall boots with chains on their mittens; Femmes in their lipstick with rings in their nose; These are
Editor: I was searching the web for info on shame and pride, and came across the article by Neil Ellis Orts entitled Pride, Shame, and Humility. It’s certainly nice to discover a meaningful article written in everyday English. The Orts article was excellent; I bookmarked