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Articles on this site express varying points of view, to encourage mature thinking on serious issues. The assumption is that you will want to study a controversial topic from various angles before you arrive at a conclusion, rather than simply believe what someone told you when you were impressionable! (So some stuff here is ‘hot’. Proceed at your own risk!). See the Statement of Faith for John Mark Ministries' theological stance.

Some Variations On Murphy’s Law

1. The tennis shoes you must replace today will go on sale next week. 2. Leakproof thermoses — will. 3. The chances of a piece of bread falling with the grape jelly side down is directly proportional to the cost of the carpet. 4. The garbage truck will be two doors past your house when […]

Long Hair

A young man had just gotten his driving permit. He asked his father, who was a minister, if they could discuss his use of the car. His father said to him, “I’ll make a deal with you. You bring your grades up, study your bible a little, and get your hair cut, then we will […]

Not So Frequent Flyers

*Signs You’ve Chosen a “No Frills” Airline* You can’t board the plane unless you have the exact change. Before you take off, the stewardess tells you to fasten your Velcro. The Captain asks all the passengers to chip in a little for gas. When they pull the steps away, the plane starts rocking. The Captain […]

Aesop’s Fable

A NEW AESOP’S FABLE Mr Rabbit was walking down the road when he spotted a crow at the tip of a very tall tree He shouted, “Good morning Mr Crow.” Mr Crow shouted back down, “Good morning Mr Rabbit.” Mr Rabbit shouted up, “Watcha doin today?” And the answer shouted back was, “Absolutely nothinq Mr […]

C-Nile Virus

There is a virus out there called the C-Nile Virus that even the most advanced programs from Norton cannot take care of, so be warned. It appears to affect those of us who were born before 1958! Top 12 Symptoms of C-Nile Virus: 1. Causes you to send same e-mail twice. 2. Causes you to […]

Adam And Eve

Sometimes women are overly suspicious of their husbands. When Adam stayed out very late for a few nights, Eve became upset. ‘You’re running around with other women,’ she charged. ‘You’re being unreasonable,’ Adam responded. ‘You’re the only woman on earth.’ The quarrel continued until Adam fell asleep, only to be awakened by someone poking him […]

Good Shepherd

Years ago, when our daughters were very young, we’d drop them off at our church’s children’s chapel on Sundays before the eleven o’clock service. One Sunday, just as I was about to open the door to the small chapel, the minister came rushing up in full vestments. He said he had an emergency and asked […]

Wedding Cake

A couple was arranging for their wedding, and asked the bakery to inscribe the wedding cake with “1 John 4:18” which reads “There is no fear in love, but perfect love casts out fear.” The bakery evidently lost, smudged or otherwise misread the noted reference, and beautifully inscribed on the cake “John 4:18” … “for […]

Moment Of Truth

An old preacher was dying. He sent a message for his IRS agent and his lawyer (both church members), to come to his home. When they arrived, they were ushered up to his bedroom. As they entered the room, the preacher held out his hands and motioned for them to sit on each side of […]

The Cop

While taking a routine vandalism report at an elementary school, I was interrupted by a little girl about 6 years old. Looking up and down at my uniform, she asked, “Are you a cop?” “Yes,” I answered and continued writing he report. “My mother said if I ever needed help I should ask the police. […]