Humour – Mark Conner

Kid’s Humor (Part 2)

Mark Conner — Mon, 17 Sep 2018 05:12:00 +0000

I love kids. Especially their sense of humor.

No wonder Jesus loved them too. I love the story about Jesus and some children that is recorded in the Gospel of Mark (10:13-16) …

“One day some parents brought their children to Jesus so he could touch them and bless them, but the disciples told them not to bother him.… Read the rest

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Kid’s Humor (Part 1)

Mark Conner — Sat, 15 Sep 2018 05:00:00 +0000

I hope you had an enjoyable Father’s day a few weeks back. It’s a happy day for many people as we take time to thank and honor our dads. But not for all. Maybe you always wanted to be a dad but it hasn’t happened OR you had an absent or abusive father OR maybe you didn’t even know your dad.… Read the rest

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How Politics Works

Mark Conner — Sat, 13 Aug 2016 04:58:00 +0000

The world of politics has been a bit of a circus lately, especially in Australia, the UK and the USA.

I saw this funny joke the other day, which has been floating around, and thought it was worth re-posting:

Dad: "I want you to marry a girl of my choice."… Read the rest

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Was Jesus a Swede?

Mark Conner — Sun, 21 Dec 2014 05:00:00 +0000

Did you hear the funny story about a 5 year old girl who thought Jesus was a Swede?

This cute little girl was helping set the family table one Sunday near Christmas. She stopped for a moment and announced, “Jesus was a Swede.”… Read the rest

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Is it worth buying an iPad?

Mark Conner — Mon, 23 Jun 2014 16:30:21 +0000

iPads or portable computing devices seem to be all the rage nowadays. If you like technology, they can sure be a fun and beneficial device, enhancing our lives and work in amazing ways.

I love this brief video clip (in German but easily understandable in any language) about a daughter asking her father how the new iPad she bought him for his birthday is going … enjoy 🙂

Play Video… Read the rest

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Jesus and Leadership Selection

Mark Conner — Sun, 13 Oct 2013 21:24:40 +0000

To: Jesus, Son of Joseph
Woodcrafter’s Carpenter Shop
Nazareth 25922

From: Jordan Management Consultants

Dear Sir:

Thank you for submitting the resumes of the twelve men you have picked for managerial positions in your new organization. All of them have now taken our battery of tests; and we have not only run the results through our computer, but also arranged personal interviews for each of them with our psychologist and vocational aptitude consultant.… Read the rest

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Church Bulletin Bloopers

Mark Conner — Sat, 06 Jul 2013 11:10:00 +0000

Here is a collection of humorous church bulletin bloopers (typographical errors) …

* Evening massage – 6 p.m.

* Don't let worry kill you. Let the church help.

* Thursday night … pot luck supper. Prayer and medication will follow.

* Remember in prayer the many who are sick of our church.… Read the rest

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Kid’s Doctrine

Mark Conner — Fri, 17 May 2013 05:00:00 +0000

How's this for some kid's doctrine, taken straight from Sunday School …

"The first book of the Bible is the book of geniuses in which Adam and Eve were created from an apple tree."
"Noah’s wife’s name was Joan of Arc."

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Work Trivia + Some Unusual Jobs in Demand

Mark Conner — Wed, 10 Apr 2013 05:00:00 +0000

This week we've been talking about Your Work, God's Work.

Did you know that the average person today has 5-7 complete career changes in their life time? That's an average of 10 different jobs with an average of 4.1 years at each workplace. … Read the rest

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What if the Three Wise Men Were Women?

Mark Conner — Mon, 24 Dec 2012 14:53:21 +0000

What would have happened if it had been three Wise Women instead of three Wise Men?

They would have asked directions,
arrived on time,
helped deliver the baby,
cleaned the stable,
made a casserole,
and brought practical gifts, and
there would be peace on earth.

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Cats or Dogs?

Mark Conner — Sat, 08 Dec 2012 05:00:00 +0000

So what's your favourite – cats or dogs? I grew up loving cats (especially kittens) but ended up having a number of dogs after getting married (my wife, Nicole, was allergic to our first cat!). Here's something funny my daughter just sent me …

A dog's daily diary:

8:00 am – Dog food!… Read the rest

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Skipping Church

Mark Conner — Sun, 18 Nov 2012 17:53:28 +0000

Father Norton woke up Sunday morning and realizing it was an exceptionally beautiful and sunny early spring day, decided he just had to play golf.

So… he told the Associate Pastor that he was feeling sick and persuaded him to say Mass for him that day. As… Read the rest

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Why we shouldn’t cut down so many trees …

Mark Conner — Mon, 22 Oct 2012 05:00:00 +0000

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Teenagers: Act Now!

Mark Conner — Sat, 20 Oct 2012 05:00:00 +0000

I saw this poster the other day … you gotta laugh 🙂

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Kids in Church

Mark Conner — Sat, 21 Jan 2012 11:41:55 +0000

For a bit of a laugh …

3-year-old Reese: "Our Father, Who does art in heaven. Harold is His name. Amen.'

A little boy was overheard praying: "Lord, if you can't make me a better boy, don't worry about it. I'm having a real good time like I am." … Read the rest

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