A pastor in Central Illinois went to the railroad depot everyday to watch the express train go by.

People from his church noticed this and we're concerned about him.

Finally the head of the church board approached him and said, "Pastor, is everything okay? We're concerned about you watching that train everyday."

"I'm fine!" replied the pastor, "I just like to see something move that I don't have to push."

Cybersalt News

Oh look, Chicken Thursday!

Last week I shared a riddle I've been experiencing in life and Roger B. replied and shared a great laugh I had never heard before.  As a reminder, here is my riddle. After that, the Joke that Roger sent, which gave me a wonderful laugh to start the day!

Pastor Tim's Riddle:

Q: "Do you know the difference between pastoring a small church and being self-employed?"

A: "When you are self-employed you don't wonder why you have to do everything!"

Roger B.'s Joke:

A pastor in Central Illinois went to the railroad depot everyday to watch the express train go by.

People from his church noticed this and we're concerned about him.

Finally the head of the church board approached him and said. "Pastor, is everything okay? We're concerned about you watching that train everyday."

"I'm fine!" replied the pastor, "I just like to see something move that I don't have to push."

Enjoy the rest of today's mailing!

~ Pastor Tim

Retirement Savings

Shirley and Abe, a retired couple from New York City, living in Miami Beach, are getting ready to go out to dinner.

Shirley says, "Abe, darling, do you want me to wear this Chanel suit or the Gucci?"

Abe says, "Do I care?"

A few minutes later Shirley says, "Abe, should I wear my Cartier watch or my Rolex?"

Abe says, "Who cares?"

A few more minutes pass and Shirley says, "Abe, love, shall I wear my five-carat pear diamond ring or my six-carat round diamond ring with the baguettes?"

Abe says, "Shirley, I really don't care what you wear, but if you don't get moving, we're going to miss the Early Bird Special."

One-liner #1397

It is no illusion that wide ties make the face look wider.

Carrots are Orange Too

Ban pre-shredded cheese. Make America grate again!

Quote #1838

"A salvation that does not lead to service is no salvation at all."

- Catherine Booth

Today's Illustration

Salesmanship

My buddy applied for a job as an insurance salesman. Where the form requested "prior experience," he wrote "lifeguard." That was it. Nothing else.

"We're looking for someone who can not only sell insurance, but who can sell himself as well," said the hiring manager. "How does working as a lifeguard pertain to salesmanship?"

My friend replied, "I couldn't swim."

He got the job.

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.

The Cybersalt Digest is a ministry of Pastor Tim and Cybersalt.

It was election time and a politician decided to go out to the local reservation and try to get the Native American vote. They were all assembled in the Council Hall to hear the speech. The politician had worked up to his finale, and the crowd was getting more and more excited. "I promise better education opportunities for Native Americans!"

The crowd went wild, shouting "Hoya!  Hoya!" The politician was a bit puzzled by the native word, but was encouraged by their enthusiasm. "I promise gambling reforms to allow a Casino on the Reservation!"

Shirley and Abe, a retired couple from New York City, living in Miami Beach, are getting ready to go out to dinner.

Shirley says, "Abe, darling, do you want me to wear this Chanel suit or the Gucci?"

Abe says, "Do I care?"

A few minutes later Shirley says, "Abe, should I wear my Cartier watch or my Rolex?"

Abe says, "Who cares?"

A few more minutes pass and Shirley says, "Abe, love, shall I wear my five-carat pear diamond ring or my six-carat round diamond ring with the baguettes?"

Abe says, "Shirley, I really don't care what you wear, but if you don't get moving, we're going to miss the Early Bird Special."