Black Friday Always Results in Red Monday (907 words)
Author: Godspenman	Added: Nov 26 2017	Views/Reads: 1781/1258	Story vote: 0.00 (0 votes)
I may not be very good at giving presents, but I’m trying to become a better giver of thanks to God.
Poor As I Am, All I Can Give Is Thanks (902 words)
Author: Godspenman	Added: Nov 19 2017	Views/Reads: 1794/1225	Story vote: 0.00 (0 votes)
No matter how much coin I have in my pocket, giving thanks is the richest thing I could possibly give.
As The Cookie Crumbles, So Do My Excuses (911 words)
Author: Godspenman	Added: Nov 12 2017	Views/Reads: 1681/1204	Story vote: 0.00 (0 votes)
Several weeks ago, I was at home alone when the doorbell rang. I answered the door to find representatives from a local Girl Scout troop doing what they do so well; selling Girl Scout cookies.
This Fall Was a Major Trip for Me (905 words)
Author: Godspenman	Added: Nov 05 2017	Views/Reads: 1728/1183	Story vote: 0.00 (0 votes)
This past week the Gracious Mistress of the Parsonage said to me rather casually, “I guess you know today is November?” She’s always joking with me and I assumed this was one of her jokes.
Is the Whole World Crazy or Is It Just Me? (908 words)
Author: Godspenman	Added: Oct 29 2017	Views/Reads: 1709/1212	Story vote: 0.00 (0 votes)
We sure could use a world that treats other people the way they themselves would like to be treated.
Have You Seen My Glasses? And Other Trick Questions (905 words)
Author: Godspenman	Added: Oct 22 2017	Views/Reads: 1769/1259	Story vote: 0.00 (0 votes)
The only person who asks more questions than a lawyer is the Gracious Mistress of the Parsonage. I am not saying that questions are bad, at least not all of them. What I am saying is, some questions can be trick questions.
Why Did I Get Up This Morning? (908 words)
Author: Godspenman	Added: Oct 15 2017	Views/Reads: 1807/2	Story vote: 0.00 (0 votes)
I rejoiced all the way back to my car. At least I wasn’t late.
Why I Am Suspicious of All Yard Sales (912 words)
Author: Godspenman	Added: Oct 09 2017	Views/Reads: 1776/1296	Story vote: 0.00 (0 votes)
One of the passions that I really do not have is going to yard sales. The Gracious Mistress of the Parsonage is another story.
One Good Deed Deserves A Kick In The Pants (919 words)
Author: Godspenman	Added: Oct 01 2017	Views/Reads: 1794/1289	Story vote: 0.00 (0 votes)
Have you ever had the feeling that any good deed you try is counteracted by a good swift kick in the pants?
Normal Isn’t All It’s Cracked up to Be (906 words)
Author: Godspenman	Added: Sep 25 2017	Views/Reads: 1747/1270	Story vote: 0.00 (0 votes)
Could it be that normal is what a person defines it to be?
Those Annoying Sounds of Silence (903 words)
Author: Godspenman	Added: Sep 17 2017	Views/Reads: 1793/1313	Story vote: 0.00 (0 votes)
I only have one chance to rejoice and be glad in today, and I’m going to take it as much as I can.
My Sneeze Is No Gentle Breeze (907 words)
Author: Godspenman	Added: Sep 11 2017	Views/Reads: 1807/1268	Story vote: 0.00 (0 votes)
It has been days (or has it been years) since I have enjoyed a sneeze free day. The Gracious Mistress of the Parsonage told me it is simply that time of the year and I should learn to deal with it. "After all," she opined, "you're not
If "All Things Are Possible,” Why Can't I Balance My Checkbook? (910 words)
Author: Godspenman	Added: Sep 03 2017	Views/Reads: 1915/0	Story vote: 0.00 (0 votes)
For the most part, many people are sitting around waiting for God to balance their checkbook when He has put the pencil in their hands.
I Didn’t Win $750 Million (904 words)
Author: Godspenman	Added: Aug 27 2017	Views/Reads: 1840/2	Story vote: 0.00 (0 votes)
It would be wonderful to win $750 million, but after all, it is only money and eventually that money runs out. God’s pleasure never runs out.
Celebration Has Become a Way of Life for Me (924 words)
Author: Godspenman	Added: Aug 20 2017	Views/Reads: 1859/1314	Story vote: 0.00 (0 votes)
The best celebration that I know of is feasting upon that “living bread” which is none other than Jesus Christ.
A Discount by Any Other Name (899 words)
Author: Godspenman	Added: Aug 06 2017	Views/Reads: 1975/1386	Story vote: 0.00 (0 votes)
Some people take life way too seriously. If you know what to laugh at, it certainly will medicate your soul to the point of joyfulness.
As Summers Go, This One Is Going (908 words)
Author: Godspenman	Added: Jul 30 2017	Views/Reads: 1849/2	Story vote: 0.00 (0 votes)
During my high school career I was no thespian, however, I could act the fool when called upon. My friend was the thespian and starred in our senior high school play, "Finian's Rainbow." One of the musical numbers was, "When I'm not near th
The Amazing Wonder of A.G.E. (911 words)
Author: Godspenman	Added: Jul 23 2017	Views/Reads: 1808/1266	Story vote: 0.00 (0 votes)
One of the great privileges in life is to earn that “grey head.” More important, to use that grey head in a positive, affirmative fashion.
Go Ahead, Call Me If You Dare (903 words)
Author: Godspenman	Added: Jul 16 2017	Views/Reads: 1830/1325	Story vote: 0.00 (0 votes)
With all the agitation in the world, a person is sometimes tempted to get all caught up with bitterness and anger. I have learned the hard way, that the best way to deal with agitation is to make fun of it so that somebody laughs, particularly me.
Did I Just Blow My Cover? (906 words)
Author: Godspenman	Added: Jul 09 2017	Views/Reads: 1820/1288	Story vote: 0.00 (0 votes)
Life has been rather good to me in many respects. The Gracious Mistress of the Parsonage and I are a wonderful team and have been for so many years; I’m not allowed to say how many.
I Was Just Thinking (908 words)
Author: Godspenman	Added: Jul 02 2017	Views/Reads: 1874/1267	Story vote: 0.00 (0 votes)
Thinking is not my strong suit by any stretch of the imagination. Every time I start thinking, I either get a headache or get into trouble. I’m not sure which is worse, the headache or the trouble.
To Stink, or Not to Stink, That is the Question (906 words)
Author: Godspenman	Added: Jun 25 2017	Views/Reads: 1888/3	Story vote: 0.00 (0 votes)
You can clean up all you want to but if you are still wearing rotten shoes you still stink.
Can Two Walk Together, Except They Be Going to the Same Store? (903 words)
Author: Godspenman	Added: Jun 18 2017	Views/Reads: 1938/1374	Story vote: 0.00 (0 votes)
I must say that my wife and I are good partners in just about everything except in this area of relaxation. However, every good relationship has its opposites. The important thing is to recognize the opposite and not allow that to define the relationship.
Two In A Row Okay, But Three Is Suspicious (907 words)
Author: Godspenman	Added: Jun 11 2017	Views/Reads: 1855/1351	Story vote: 0.00 (0 votes)
I do not know the story behind the apple fritters, but I certainly rejoice in those apple fritters.
And The Award Goes To… (912 words)
Author: Godspenman	Added: Jun 04 2017	Views/Reads: 1763/1285	Story vote: 0.00 (0 votes)
Imagine getting an award for completing the third grade! I cannot remember any such thing when I was going to grade school. Our great award was leaving school and going home in the afternoon. It just doesn’t get any better than that.

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