This is one of those jokes that highlights a particular truth, the one that says that you can't take it with you. And it helps to highlight, too, that maybe you wouldn't actually want to. The Rich Man There … [Read more...]
On the Campaign Trail
April 27, 2010 By
With just over a week to go for our General Election here in the UK, our politicians are all hot on the campaign trail. This joke will, perhaps, give us pause for thought as we consider some of what we're … [Read more...]
By following in his Way come to share in his glory
February 28, 2010 By
One of the names the early Church used for itself was "The Way". We first read of it in The Acts of the Apostles (see: Acts 9:2; 19:9, 23; 22:4, 24:14, 26). That may well be an extension of a use already … [Read more...]
Kneel in wonder at heaven touching earth
December 25, 2009 By
Kneel in wonder at heaven touching earth. Heaven touches earth at the birth of the Christ-child, whenever we celebrate it, and however we celebrate it. Heaven touches earth in dramatic ways. We see … [Read more...]
Love and a welcome awaiting
November 14, 2009 By
This story about John Todd, a preacher in the late 1800's, dropped into my inbox this week. When I read it, I was moved to tears. In this last week when we thought so much about death, and especially those … [Read more...]
Eulogy
October 27, 2009 By
I wonder, if we were to tell more jokes about death and dying, would the subject be easier to talk about with our loved ones. Here's one to start trying the theory out. Hope you enjoy it, and maybe repeat … [Read more...]
Saint Peter’s Day Off
July 28, 2009 By
Saint Peter's Day Off I found this joke really amusing, just the laugh I needed. Hope you enjoy it as much as I did. Saint Peter's Day Off Saint Peter had a terrible cold and fever and didn't … [Read more...]
Wealth
July 7, 2009 By
Wealth It just goes to show, you really can't take it with you, and probably wouldn't actually want to. Enjoy! Wealth There once was a rich man who was near death. He was very grieved because … [Read more...]
Duck Friendly Heaven
April 7, 2009 By
Duck Friendly Heaven A real back-handed compliment here methinks. I'm sure heaven will be nothing like this. :D Duck Friendly Heaven Ben, Pete and Nick went to a car race one day. Unfortunately, … [Read more...]
By following in his Way come to share in his glory
March 8, 2009 By
By following in his Way come to share in his glory One of the names the early Church used for itself was "The Way". We first read of it in The Acts of the Apostles (see: Acts 9:2; 19:9, 23; 22:4, 24:14, … [Read more...]
Andrew Gosden (now 16) has been missing from his Doncaster home since 14 September 2007. The search continues.