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Daily Bread- Building Community July 24, 2017“Community” is the place where the person you least want to live with always lives, says Henri Nouwen. Often we surround ourselves with the people we most want to live with, which forms a club or a clique, not a community. Anyone can form a club; it takes grace, shared vision, and hard work to form a community. The Christian church was the first institution […]Philip Yancey
- Didn’t Get Credit? July 23, 2017Hollywood musicals were wildly popular during the 1950s and ’60s, and three actresses in particular—Audrey Hepburn, Natalie Wood, and Deborah Kerr—thrilled viewers with their compelling performances. But a huge part of the appeal of these actresses was the breathtaking singing that enhanced their acting. In fact, the classic films’ successes were actually du […]Cindy Hess Kasper
- “I’m Really Scared . . .” July 22, 2017“I’m really scared.” This was the poignant note a teenager posted to friends on Facebook as she told them of some upcoming medical tests. She was facing hospitalization and a series of procedures in a city three hours from home and anxiously waited as doctors tried to discover the source of some serious medical problems she was experiencing. Who of us, in yo […]Dave Branon
- Building Community July 24, 2017
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- Not a Sprint July 23, 2017In 1983, a sixty-one-year-old potato farmer named Cliff Young showed up for a grueling, weeklong ultramarathon from Sydney to Melbourne—in overalls and work boots. He shuffled off the starting line as the much younger and athletic runners sprinted ahead. Soon he was miles behind. Spectators feared for his health. But that night, as the other runners slept, C […]Mike Wittmer
- Streams of Mercy July 22, 2017The council in Cassandra Boyson’s Seeker’s Trilogy was responsible for maintaining law and order in the name of the “Great One.” Instead, they were corrupt, singling out people they deemed different for cruel treatment. Slowly the surrounding society began to decay—reflecting the council’s immoral ways. Yet in a surprising twist, the Great One righted the wr […]Remi Oyedele
- No Floating July 21, 2017I was power-trimming weeds beneath a large tree in our backyard when I felt a painful, burning jab to the back of my skull. Turning, I noticed several hornets buzzing around me. Having been already stung by one, I fled the scene. Later that night I discovered I had bumped the hornets’ watermelon-sized nest with my head! A sting had snapped me out of my cluel […]Tom Felten
- Not a Sprint July 23, 2017
Category Archives: humor
a 911 funny
An elderly Floridian called 911 on her cell phone to report that her car has been broken into. She is hysterical as she explains her situation to the dispatcher: “They’ve stolen the stereo, the steering wheel, the brake pedal and … Continue reading
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Valentines Day:
Here’s a list of what NOT to give her for Valentines Day: – A box of chocolates, clumsily rearranged in an attempt to hide the fact you ate all the caramel ones. – Any video starring Sylvester Stallone, Jim Carrey, … Continue reading
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a compliment funny
A man was in his usual place in the morning, sitting at the table, reading the paper after breakfast. He came across an article about a beautiful actress who was about to marry a football player. The player was known … Continue reading
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Dolphins
Dolphins are so smart that within a few weeks of captivity, they can train people to stand on the very edge of the pool and throw them fish.
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a parking funny
On a visit to Boston, I noticed a parking meter with a paper sack over it upon which was written: “Broken.” A skeptical parking officer removed the bag, inserted a quarter in the meter and turned the dial. It worked … Continue reading
a Gas funny
An elderly couple were attending church services. About halfway through, the wife wrote a note and handed it to her husband. The note said, “I just let out a silent fart. What do you think I should do?” He scribbles … Continue reading
a trick funny
Little boy: “Oh, Gramma, I sure am happy to see you! Now maybe Daddy will do the trick he has been promising us.” Grandmother: “What trick is that?” Little boy: “He told Mommy that he would climb the walls if … Continue reading
a Cat funny
Johnny’s mother looked out the window and noticed him “playing church” with their cat. The cat was sitting quietly and he was preaching to it. She smiled and went about her work. A while later she heard loud meowing and … Continue reading
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a forgetful funny
An older couple was perfectly healthy, but they had problems remembering things. Their doctor recommended that they make written notes to help them remember. So one night while watching TV, the old man got up from his chair and his … Continue reading
a test funny
The English test had only one question: “Write an essay on ‘The Most Beautiful Thing I Ever Saw.’” One of the students finished his essay in less than a minute. It read in its entirety: “The most beautiful thing I … Continue reading
