Workplace Diligence
A man was asked how long he had been working at his present job. He responded, “Ever since they threatened to fire me.” Unfortunately, that’s how all too many people, …
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Morning People
Is there really any such thing as a “morning person?” I suppose it all depends on what you mean. God made people in all different varieties. Some of those differences …
Morning People Read More Little Soft Things
Do you like little soft things? Babies are cute because they are little and soft. Kittens and puppies win our hearts because they are little and soft. Little soft things …
Little Soft Things Read More Childhood’s Expiration Date
Someone made the point that childhood has an expiration date. That’s an articulate way of saying exactly what the Apostle Paul said in the great love chapter, 1 Corinthians 13, …
Childhood’s Expiration Date Read More Cure for Laziness
The personnel director knew he had made a mistake when he reviewed the health insurance application for his new employee and saw the following information: Date of Birth: January 12, …
Cure for Laziness Read More Poor Drivers, Lazy People
Have you ever met a man who considered himself a poor driver? Probably not. All men consider themselves good drivers. Likewise, have you ever met anyone who admitted to being …
Poor Drivers, Lazy People Read More Take the Stairs
After living 42 years in Manhattan, 76-year-old Kiveli Papajohn moved to Cyprus to enjoy the quiet life. Unfortunately things got a bit too quiet when Ms. Papajohn became trapped in …
Take the Stairs Read More Sloths and Slugs
A sloth moves so slowly that it grows fungus in its fur. A slug moves only 3 yards every eight hours. Perhaps that is where we get the words slothful …
Sloths and Slugs Read More Falling Behind
If you’ve ever gone hiking with a group of people, you know one of the worst things that can happen is to fall behind the group. That’s because when the …
Falling Behind Read More Going Bald
A middle-aged man began loosing his hair but just couldn’t accept the fact he was going bald. He kept telling his wife he wasn’t bald until there was only one …
Going Bald Read More Too Much Family Time
Several years ago I was speaking at a retreat on the topic, “Redeeming the Time.” As I usually do, I mentioned the importance of family time. On one of the …
Too Much Family Time Read More Active Children
The city of Stamford CT was sued recently by the mother of a two year old who bumped his head at a city playground. The mother, who claimed her child …
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