Wise Wits

Sweet Jesus!!!

At the University of Chicago Divinity School each year they have what is called ‘Baptist Day.’ On this day each one is to bring a lunch to be eaten outdoors in a grassy picnic area. Every ‘Baptist Day’ the school would invite one of the greatest minds to lecture in the theological education center.  One […]

Busy Bodies

Busy Bodies There were these four people, named Somebody, Everybody, Anybody and Nobody, who were supposed to be involved at work.  Everybody was sure that Somebody would do it. Anybody could have done it, but Nobody did it. Somebody got angry about it, because it was Everybody’s job. Everybody thought Anybody could have done it; Nobody realized that Everybody wouldn’t do it. […]

A thought about being rich and being poor

The Missing Piece Once upon a time, there was a circle that was missing a piece. A large triangular wedge had been cut out of it. The circle wanted to be whole with nothing missing, so it went around looking for its missing piece. But because it was incomplete and therefore could roll only very […]

Children’s talk on their ANGELS

Angels Explained By Children I only know the names of two angels, Hark and Harold. –Gregory, age 5 Everybody’s got it all wrong. Angels don’t wear halos anymore. I forget why, but scientists are working on it. –Olive, age 9 It’s not easy to become an angel! First, you die. Then you go to Heaven, […]