The Parson Place Newsletter
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Humor
Reverend Fun's Weekly Cartoon!
Golf Cheater
Sitting at a table in the clubhouse after a game, Joe said to a fellow club member, "I'm not about to play golf with Jim Walsh anymore. He cheats."
"Why do you say that?"
"Well, he found his lost ball two feet from the green."
"That's possible."
"Not when I had it in my pocket!"
*Thanks to Pastor Tim for this joke!*
http://www.cybersalt.org/cleanlaugh
Missed Call
My daughter Marina worked in my law office while she attended graduate school. One morning a call came in for her. I said she wasn't in yet and offered to take a message. The caller said she'd phone back later.
At 11:00 a.m., the caller tried again, and I reported that Marina had gone to lunch.
The last call came in at 3:30 p.m. "I'm sorry," I said, "she's left for the day. May I take a message?"
"Yes," the caller replied. "How can I get a job with you?"
*Thanks to Pastor Tim for this joke!*
http://www.cybersalt.org/cleanlaugh
How's My Driving?
I decided to stop worrying about my teenage son's driving and take advantage of it.
I got one of those bumper stickers that say, "How's my driving?" and put a 900 number on it.
At 50 cents a call, I've been making $38 a week.
*Thanks to Pastor Tim for this joke!*
http://www.cybersalt.org/cleanlaugh
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Inspiration
Sunday School Lessons by Rev. Walter Albritton
This is a weekly instruction by Rev. Walter Albritton. Visit the Alabama-West Florida United Methodist Conference (AWFUMC) web site to read the most current one. Go to the AWFUMC's archives page to read past issues. To find out more about his inspirational writings and Christian ministry, visit Brother Walter's web site.
The Parson's Ponderings: A Gesture of Gratitude
by Rev. Michael L. White
In this month in which we in the USA celebrate Thanksgiving, I have a lot to be thankful for. I'm thankful for parents who raised me to believe in Jesus, and though they didn't make a lot of money, they saw to it that I and my siblings were never hungry nor naked nor homeless. I'm thankful for a wife and children who have brought joy into my life. I'm thankful for a nation where I could live and worship with freedom, and most of all, I'm thankful for a God who has provided so generously and graciously for my every need, especially the salvation of my eternal soul. Indeed, I have received a great deal more from all of them than I have ever given to any of them. These mere words can hardly make up for my lack, but I hope they will reflect in even the smallest measure that I, at least, acknowledge their kindness and offer a feeble gesture of gratitude. Thank you, Mama and Daddy. Thank you, Ellen, Amy, and Josh. Thank you, America, and thank You, Lord, for loving me when I was at my least lovable. Happy Thanksgiving, and God bless you all!
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Christian News and Issues
Maranatha Christian Journal
Read all the current Christian news headlines at MCJ Online.
World Net Daily (Extensive news from all around the world.)
Agape Press News (Top Christian news headlines)
Praize News (Top Christian news headlines from the Praize Christian Network)
Christian News and Commentary at Cross Walk
Voice of the Martyrs Newsletter
(Keep abreast of the latest reports of persecution of Christians all around the world.)
Read Breakpoint commentaries on the Breakpoint web site. Breakpoint is a daily (M-F) radio and email commentary by Chuck Colson. They are always insightful, thought-provoking, and very apropos to our times.
Listen to Breakpoint commentaries from the Breakpoint web site (in real audio format - works with Windows Media Player and RealOne Player).
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Recommended Web Sites
Holidays in the USA: 2 November 2004, is Election Day; 11 November, is Veterans Day, and 25 November, is Thanksgiving Day!
Bush Country 2004 (by counties; Bush counties are in red, and Kerry counties are in blue)
http://www.hannity.com/img/usa_election_map.jpg
Veteran's Day
http://www1.va.gov/vetsday/
Thanksgiving on the Net
http://www.holidays.net/thanksgiving/
The Internet for Christians Newsletter
(read it online!)
The Christian Web Site Newsletter
For a complete list of current new additions, go to:
http://www.ChristianWebSite.com/search/New/
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This Issue's Web Tip
If your browser takes too long to load a page, try pressing the Escape key once or twice, and then press the F5 key once to reload the page. This problem is frequently caused by high network traffic which can delay your browser from fetching the requested page from its server.If you have questions, feel free to email me, and I'll do my best to give you answers. If I don't know, I can, at least, refer you to someone else who can help you.
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Final Remarks
Well, that does it for this issue! I hope you found something useful to share with others. You are welcome to share this newsletter with whomever, but PLEASE DON'T SPAM ANYONE with it.
God willing, I'll greet you again next month with another collection of the best of my Internet experience. May God bless you!
IHS,
mike
Michael L. White
Email: info@parsonplace.com
Web Site: http://www.parsonplace.com
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