Many believers think that once they become a Christian life has to be dull, boring, and uneventful
       I, however, do not buy that feeling. I, on the other hand, feel that the Christian walk is a joyful one which should be filled with exciting and invigorating activity. After all, we have been brought from death unto life through the work Christ has done for us.
       In the articles provided so far the message of Salvation is clear. No one should end up in hell if they have read and understood what I have been saying through the tracts up.
        Now, with this page, I want to add a little humor and show how the walk with God, his people, and his servants sometimes can be unexpectedly hilarious. No offence is intended - God bless you all!

A Little Boy's Prayer

   While the Pastor was visiting a mother asked her five year old boy to pray over the luncheon.
          Loudly and stately the boy prayed, "O, God, bless the potatoes and the beans and the steak."
           As soon as the boy completed his short, yet serious prayer, the mother scolded him saying, "You know we don't have steak on the table!"
           "Oh," said the boy, "I know that but I was wondering if God was listening!"

Getting The Music Right

Some years ago a college associate of mine was invited to be the Associate Pastor of a growing church near Vancouver, B.C.
       The Senior Pastor asked the young man to preach one Sunday while he was away visiting family.
       My friend, as is custom in many Pentecostal churches wanted to invite the congregation to stand and sing 'How Great Thou Art' prior to the morning message.
       Being very nervous about speaking before such a large crowd he hurried to the pulpit, and instead of inviting the congregation to join him singing 'How Great Thou Art' he said, "Why don't we stand together and sing, 'How Great I Am!'"

Be Sure You Check
The Spelling!

Often our church would change Pastors - as a young lad I found it very difficult to understand, but now that I've got a clearer understanding of church polity, I guess that was the normal thing to do.
     In 1961 one of our new Pastors came to the church. It was custom for our church that when a new Pastor came we would have a pantry shower for the new family.
     The board, wanting the community to meet the Pastor, decided that it would put this advertisement in the local paper - "On Wednesday, April 17th, at 8:00, after the regularly scheduled Bible Study there will be a pantry shower for the new Pastor and his wife. The community is invited to come and share in this joyous occasion.
      One of the board members picked up a copy of the paper at publication. Much to his horror the following add had been placed in the paper - "On Wednesday, April 17th, at 8:00, after the regularly scheduled Bible Study there will be a panty shower for the new Pastor's wife. The community is invited to come and share in this colorful occasion."

Hitting The Target!

In 1963 we had Evangelist John Smith visit our church in Cloverdale, B.C.
    He had been invited to hold a week of services just prior to the church having its twenty-fifth anniversary services. Because he was a young and dynamic former boxer everyone was excited about him coming to hold the services.
    Every message he preached was outstanding; however, the last one stands out in the mind the most. For this sermon he chose to speak on Ephesians 6 and entitled it "Satan's Sure KO Punch".
    As he spoke he got taken up with drama of throwing punches into the air to emphasize the point he wanted to make.
    "You know," he said, "when I used to box I would jab my opponent with left handed punches to tire him out, but when I wanted to take him down I would give him a fast, short, and directed right hand hook; that," he continued, "took him down everytime."
     And delaying no further he walked over to a freshly painted wall and punched a whole in it and said, "Foks, you've got to make your hook count."
     Our elderly Pastor, upon seeing what had happened, jumped up and placed his hand on the Evangelist's shoulder and said, "Brother, we're fighting Satan, brother. Remember," he continued, "it's Satan and not the Church!"
     Recomposing himself Rev. Smith turned to the Pastor and said, "Brother, I'll get him next time."

Be Careful Little Ears What You Hear!

Prior to 1975 in British Columbia couples desiring to getting married could either purchase a marriage licence or could have their 'bans of marriage' read in the church on three consecutive Sundays prior to the wedding taking place.
    Because John and Sharon had been attending the church in Cloverdale for three years before getting engaged, they decided it would be best to have the 'bans' read.
    On the Sunday before the wedding was to take place our pastor read the 'bans' and then as was required by law said "If there is anyone in the congregation who knows just cause why this couple should not be joined in holy matrimony let him speak forth now or forever hold his peace."
    Without hesitating, Mrs. Wahl, an eighty-five year old parishioner with a hearing problem stood to her feet.
    The Pastor stepped down from the platform, walked over to her and said, "Yes, Mrs. Wahl, what reason do you have that would prohibit John and Sharon from getting married."
     "Who wants to stop them from getting married?" she replied.
     And then she continued, "I thought you were asking for prayer requests and I was going to ask you to pray for my nephew, but now that you've mentioned about John and Sharon getting married, my request can wait and I think we'd better pray for them."

A Cure For Anger!

A husband and wife had been married for thirty-five. Throughout most of the marriage they had a severe problem with arguing.
     Not a day passed on which there wasn't a heated argument over one thing or the other.
Their children became so frustrated with their parents that they called the Pastor to come and pray for them, but, sadly to say even the Pastor's prayers were of no help.
     Finally the eldest son said to his dad, "Look, I think you and mom need professional help. I'll make an appointment for you to see our company psychiatrist." On the following Tuesday his parents showed up at the Psychiatrist's office as had been arranged. Even while they were waiting to be counselled they began arguing.
     The Psychiatrist, upon entering the treatment room, was set back by the discord he could see between this couple as he tried to talk to them. Finally, exasperated by what was taking place, the Psychiatrist walked over to the wife, stood her up and gave her a big kiss.
      Much to his and her husband's surprise the wife didn't say another word for about ten minutes. Taking note of how effective his kiss had been he turned to the husband and said, "Sir, that's what your wife needs three times a week."
      "You know Doc," the husband responded, "I think you're right; you make the appointment for Monday, Wednesday and Saturday and I'll bring her in for you to give her the treatment."

Unforgettable Taxi Ride

A tourist visiting Washington State hired a Yellow Cab Taxi to transport him from SeaTac Airport to Tacoma; it was his first ride in a taxi and he felt somewhat nervous about the adventure.
      The taxi had travelled approximately three miles when the passenger, to get the driver's attention, tapped the driver on his shoulder.
      As the driver turned to look at the passenger, he lost control of the cab. In his 'scramble' to regain control of his cab he hit a nearby fire hydrant and continued travelling until it stopped in the middle of a tavern.
      The passenger, somewhat set back by what had just occured, shamefully said, "Oh, I'm so sorry; I guess I shouldn't have bothered you."
      "That's alright," responded the driver, "it's totally my fault. You see, "he continued, "it's my first day driving taxi; up to now I've been driving hearses."

Heaven's Provisions

It just so happened that two mice died and appeared at heaven's gate.
     At first Peter was somewhat set back, but based upon love, kindness and acceptance he decided that he would let them in for a 'look around'.
     After a couple days of touring Peter 'bumped' into the mice and asked, "well, fellows, how are you enjoying heaven"?
     "It's just great", one of the mice replied, "but you know heaven is frightfully big and what with our small legs it'll take us a very long time to see it all. It would help," he continued, "if we could move a lot faster."
       "Perhaps, just perhaps," Peter responded, "I should get you some roller skates," and having given the roller skates to the mice he went on his way.
       A couple days later a cat appeared on the scene, and again out of love, kindness and acceptance Peter let the cat in for a tour of heaven.
       Three days after letting the cat in Peter 'bumped' into it and casually asked, "well, cat, how's heaven"?
       "Well", reponded the cat, "it's not a place where I'd like to spend eternity, but the meals on wheels are great!"

Getting The Message Through

A fellow walked into a telegraph office wanting to send an important message home to his family, but before he transmitted the message he inquired what the cost would be.
      The manager informed him that the message would cost one dollar per word, but that the signature would be free.
      Quickly the fellow responded, "Well, I'm a native and my name is 'I won't be home 'til Sunday.'"
      And walking towards the door to leave the telegraph office he said to the agent, "Thanks for your help; please send the message as soon as possible!"