Inspiration

Before performing a baptism, the priest approached the young father and said solemnly, "Baptism is a serious step. Are you prepared for it?"

"I think so," the man replied. "My wife has made appetizers and we have a caterer coming with plenty of cookies and cakes for all of our friends."

"I don't mean that," the priest responded. "I mean, are you prepared spiritually?"

"Oh, sure," came the reply. "I've got a keg of beer and a case of whiskey."

I listen because I know exactly how it feels to be unheard.

- Unknown

One of the kindergarten teacher's Chinese-Canadian students was about to get a new little brother or sister. The teacher asked every few days if the blessed event had happened yet. The little boy was getting more excited as the days rolled by. Finally, one day the teacher asked her usual question, and the child broke into a big smile and nodded.

"Well, what was it?" the teacher asked.

The little boy, full of excitement and wonder, blurted, "Chinese!"

If you think you love "Freedom" but you don't care if it applies to everyone, what you actually love is "Privilege."

- unknown