Someone was working a crossword puzzle and asked, “What is a fourletter word for a strong emotional reaction toward a difficult person. It ends in ‘e’?” Someone standing nearby said, “Hate.” Another person looked at it and replied, “No, the answer is... Read More

After a very long and boring sermon the parishioners filed out of the church saying nothing to the preacher. Towards the end of the line was a thoughtful person who always commented on the sermons. “Pastor, today your sermon reminded me of the peace and love of God.” The pastor... Read More

Little Johnny’s preschool class went on a field trip to the fire station. The firefighter giving the presentation held up a smoke detector and asked the class, “Does anyone know what this is?” Little Johnny’s hand shot up and the firefighter called on him.... Read More

A small businessman from the old country kept his accounts payable in a cigar box, his accounts receivable on a spindle, and his cash in the cash register. His son said, “I don’t see how you can run your business this way. How do you know what your profits are?” His dad replie... Read More

When it’s clear that Joe is dying, Mike visits him every day. One day Mike says, “Joe, we both loved football all our lives. Please do me one favor, when you get to Heaven, somehow you must let me know if there’s football there.” Joe says, “Mike, you’ve been my... Read More

As the passengers settled in on a West Coast commuter flight, a flight attendant announced, “We’d like you folks to help us welcome our new co-pilot. She’ll be performing her first commercial landing for us today, so be sure to give her a big round of applause... Read More

Teddy came thundering down the stairs, much to his father’s annoyance. “Teddy,” he called, “how many more times have I got to tell you to come down the stairs quietly? Now, go back up and come down like a civilized human being.” There was a silence, and Teddy reappeared in... Read More

A pastor, known for his lengthy sermons, noticed a man get up and leave during the middle of his message. The man returned just before the conclusion of the service. Afterwards the pastor asked the man where he had gone. “I went to get a haircut,” was the reply.... Read More

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