IF I HAD MY LIFE TO LIVE OVER AGAIN

Tuesday, January 31, 2006

(One of my favorites)

If I had my life to live over again, I’d try to make more mistakes next time.

I would relax, I would limber up, I would be sillier than I have been this trip.

I know of very few things I would take seriously.

I would take more trips. I would be crazier.

I would climb more mountains, swim more rivers, and watch more sunsets.

I would do more walking and looking.

I would eat more ice cream and less beans.

I would have more actual troubles, and fewer imaginary ones.

You see, I’m one of those people who live life prophylactically and sensibly hour after hour, day after day. Oh, I’ve had my moments, and if I had to do it over again, I’d have more of them.

In fact, I’d try to have nothing else, just moments, one after another, instead of living so many years ahead each day. I’ve been one of those people who never goes anywhere without a thermometer, a hot-water bottle, a gargle, a raincoat, aspirin, and a parachute.

If I had to do it over again, I would go places, do things, and travel lighter than I have.

If I had my life to live over, I would start barefooted earlier in the spring and stay that way later in the fall.

I would play hooky more.

I wouldn’t make such good grades, except by accident.

I would ride on more merry-go-rounds.

I would pick more daisies.

Hallmark Hall of Fame

Monday, January 30, 2006

I grew up believing that "When You Care Enough To Send The Very Best" you will send Hallmark cards. Over the years I have sent very few humorous cards. Most of the time I selected cards of a more serious nature. However, recently I went looking for something that was really funny. Naturally I headed for the Hallmark store. Nothing! Oh, they had a few cards that were suppose to be funny but in my opinion they were just silly.

Last night I watched the Hallmark Hall of Fame movie, "The Water Is Wide." It was excellent! But what I liked more than the movie was the commercials. Most of them were repeats but I loved them just the same. Everytime I see them I get a little misty eyed. Those commercials are not just good---they are excellent! Three cheers for the Hallmark movies and commercials!

No funny cards? Ok, so nobody gets everything right all the time.

Laughter

Sunday, January 29, 2006

The Psalmist said, "Our mouths were filled with laughter, our tongues with songs of joy." (Psalm 126:2).

Dr. Seuss, the famous author of children's books said, "Humor has a tremendous place in a sordid world. It's more than just a laughing matter. If you can see things out of whack, then you can certainly see how things can be in whack." (From Keep On Dancin' Daily Readings to Celebrate Life, by Tim Hansel).

Having fun releases us from our circumstances and gives us the courage to laugh at our problems---and ourselves. Laughing doesn't make the pressures go away, but it helps us view them more clearly. Laughing opens a door of HOPE!

The Jesus Creed

Saturday, January 28, 2006

In his book, The Jesus Creed, Scot McKnight says, "Jesus knows what life is all about." The theme of his book is what he calls the Jesus Creed:
"Hear, O Israel, the Lord our God, the Lord is one. Love the Lord your God with all your heart, with all your soul, with all your mind, and with all your strength." (Deuteronomy 6:4-5) The second is this: "Love your neighbor as yourself." There is no commandment greater than these. (Leviticus 19:18)

The Top Ten Ways To Tell You Grew Up In The Church of Christ

Friday, January 27, 2006

10. You know the 1st, 2nd, and 4th verses to nearly every song in the book.

9. You ever thought that it might be unscriptural to drain the baptistry.

8. You were 18 years old before you knew that "guideguardanddirectus" was not one word.

7. You used to think the offering was part of the Lord's Supper.

6. You've wondered who Ebon Pinon was.

5. You never saw an orignal showing of any program aired on early Wednesday or Sunday evenings.

4. You were the only kid in the 6th grade who knew what "acappella" meant.

3. You were the only kid who had actually sung alto or tenor before taking junior high chorus.

2. During a service you have laughted, cried, spanked a child, dropped a book, walked to the bathroom, passed a note, emptied your purse on the pew, eaten a cookie, chewed gum, taken medicine, whispered to somone sitting beside you, winked at a friend, coughed, sneezed, burped, or maybe even said, "Amen," but you have NEVER, EVER CLAPPED.

1. You have stood for 13 verses of "Just As I Am" with the last stanza sung softly.

Marriage Humor

Thursday, January 26, 2006

Marriage is a great institution, but I'm not ready for an instituion. - Mae West

By all means marry. If you get a good wife, you'll be happy. If you get a bad one, you'll become a philosopher...and that is a good thing for any man. - socrates

Marriages are made in heaven. But so again, are thunder and lightening.

Marriage is when a man and a woman become as one; the trouble starts when they try to decide which one.