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Sunday greetings everyone!
Rev. James Snyder has been thinking about quietness, silence, and being still - thanks to some crickets. You can read "The Sound of Crickets Chirping in the Backyard" at:
www.cybersalt.org/gods-penman/the-sound-of-crickets-chirping-in-the-backyard
Enjoy the rest of today's mailing!
~ Pastor Tim
Today's CleanLaugh
Pot-bellied Stove
An engineer, a psychologist, and a theologian were hunting in the wilderness of northern Canada. Suddenly, the temperature dropped and a furious snowstorm was upon them. They came across an isolated cabin, far removed from any town. The hunters had heard that the locals in the area were quite hospitable, so they knocked on the door to ask permission to rest.
No one answered their knocks, but they discovered the cabin was unlocked and they entered. It was a simple place ... 2 rooms with a minimum of furniture and household equipment. Nothing was unusual about the cabin except the stove. It was large, pot-bellied, and made of cast-iron. What was strange about it was its location ... it was suspended in midair by wires attached to the ceiling beams.
"Fascinating," said the psychologist. "It is obvious that this lonely trapper, isolated from humanity, has elevated this stove so that he can curl up under it and vicariously experience a return to the womb."
"Nonsense!" replied the engineer. "The man is practicing the laws of thermodynamics. By elevating his stove, he has discovered a way to distribute heat more evenly throughout the cabin."
"With all due respect," interrupted the theologian, "I'm sure that hanging his stove from the ceiling has religious meaning. Fire LIFTED UP has been a religious symbol for centuries."
The three debated the point for several hours without resolving the issue. When the trapper finally returned, they immediately asked him why he had hung his heavy pot-bellied stove from the ceiling.
His answer was succinct. "Had plenty of wire, not much stove pipe."
Today's One-liner
One-liner #1141
Billion dollar idea: a smoke detector that shuts off when you yell, "I'm just cooking!"
Today's Clean Pun
Dairy Ear
A farmer was milking his cow. He was just starting to get a good rhythm going when a bug flew into the barn and began circling his head.
Wouldn't you know it, the bug flew right into the cow's ear. The farmer didn't think much about it until the bug squirted out into his bucket.
It went in one ear and out the udder.
Today's Quote
Quote #1589
"Engaging unengaged people groups is essential to fulfilling the great commission."
- Issachar Initiative
Today's Illustration
The Holy Alphabet
Although things are not perfect
Because of trial or pain
Continue in thanksgiving
Do not begin to blame.
Even when the times are hard
Fierce winds are bound to blow
God is forever able
Hold on to what you know.
Imagine life without His love
Joy would cease to be,
Keep thanking Him for all the things
Love imparts to thee.
Move out of "Camp Complaining"
No weapon that is known
On earth can yield the power
Praise can do alone.
Quit looking at the future
Redeem the time at hand
Start every day with worship
To "thank" is a command.
Until we see Him coming
Victorious in the sky
We'll run the race with gratitude
X alting God Most High.
Yes, there'll be good times and yes some will be bad, but...
Zion waits in glory...where none are ever sad!
Featured Illustrations are items well suited for illustrating or inspiring a point in a sermon, speech, or devotional. Funny, moving, or perhaps even graphic, the point of them is the point you make with them.
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