Category Archives: Devotional Thoughts

A tourist lately, whilst crossing a mountain height alone, over almost untrodden snow, felt a drowsiness stealing over himself, to yield to which he knew would be fatal. As the night closed in the snowflakes fell thick and fast, and … Continue reading →

Junior bit the meter man, Junior bit the cook. Junior’s antisocial now (according to the book). Junior smashed the clock and lamp, Junior hacked the tree … (Destructive trends are treated in chapters two and three). Junior threw his milk … Continue reading →

How much is one human being worth? In terms of his financial profile, the prodigal was now worth zero. How much are you worth? I am not sure how to answer that question. If we could somehow break down the … Continue reading →

SOW ON … Oftentimes we grow discouraged With children full of pranks With mothers who are gossips, And fathers who are cranks, With folks who let us do the world While they sit back at leisure And never even voice … Continue reading →

There was a boy fishing and a sheriff drove by and noticed the boy had a long line of fish. So he pulled over and talked to the boy. “Hey there boy, where d’ja catch all those fish?” The boy … Continue reading →

A certain king needed a faithful servant and had to choose between two candidates for the office. He took both at fixed wages and told them to fill a basket with water from a nearby well, saying that he would … Continue reading →

Mr. Meant To has a comrade, And his name is Didn’t Do; Have you ever chanced to meet them? Did they ever call on you? These two fellows live together In the house of Never Win And I’m told that … Continue reading →

THE ABSENCE OF The university professor challenged his students with this question: Did God create everything that exists? A student bravely replied, “Yes, he did!” “God created everything?” The professor asked. “Yes sir,” the student replied. The professor answered, “If … Continue reading →

How soon their praises turned to hate! “Away with Him,” they cried. “His blood be on our little ones. Let Him be crucified!” They nailed Him to the cruel cross. They jeered and mocked Him, too. “Forgive them, Father,” Jesus … Continue reading →

Now a word from the director of the FBI: “Movies are doing more to advance crime and juvenile delinquency than any other factor today.” The writer who quoted the FBI head went on to say, “This is, of course, because … Continue reading →