Top of the morning and best wishes from Pilgrim Presbyterian Church in Vinita, Oklahoma.
One of my wishes is that you develop a good sense of humor. Laughter is good medicine, the Bible tells us that. Put a sparkle in your eyes, a smile on your face, and be sure to get one good belly laugh daily!
One of my elders, Sarah Bruce gave me a book entitled A Laugh a Day; others have sent me funny stories, and I'm going to share a couple with you today. Watch for more in the weeks ahead.
THE PICNIC
A Jewish Rabbi and a Catholic Priest met at the town's annual 4th of July picnic. Old friends, they began their usual banter. "This baked ham is really delicious," the priest teased the Rabbi. "You really ought to try it. I know it's against your religion, but I can't understand why such a wonderful food should be forbidden. You don't know what you are missing. You just haven't lived until you've tried Mrs. Hall's prized Virginia Baked Ham. Tell me, Rabbi, when are you going to break down and try it?"
The Rabbi looked at the priest with a big grin, and said, "At your wedding!"
THE USHER
An elderly woman walked into the local country church. The friendly usher greeted her at the door and helped her up a flight of steps.
"Where would you like to sit?" he asked politely.
"The front row, please" she answered.
"You really don't want to do that," the usher said. "The pastor is really boring."
"Do you happen to know who I am?" the woman inquired.
"No" he said.
"I'm the pastor's mother," she replied indignantly.
"Do you know who I am?" the usher asked.
"No" she said.
"Good!" he answered.
Blessed are you if you can laugh at yourself;
for you shall never cease to be amused.
Richard
