In the stack of humor cards I inherited from my father, there is one he labeled “Parables.” It’s easy to see how as a Presbyterian pastor he found that these little stories could be used to both get a laugh and subtly make a point.
THE HANDICAPS OF YOUTH: Parents of two teenagers are worried about their kids’ failing eyesight. The daughter can’t find anything to wear in a closet full of clothes and the son can’t find anything good to eat in a refrigerator full of food.
POWERFUL COMMUNICATION: A woman says to her neighbor: “I have a marvelous meat loaf recipe. All I do is mention it to my husband and he says, ‘Let’s eat out.’ “
COMMUNICATION AT SUNDAY SCHOOL: A five-year-old came home from Sunday School very excited. His teacher, he reported to his parents, had told the class about the story of Adam and Eve and how Eve was created from Adam’s rib.
A few days later he told his mother, “My side hurts. I think I’m having a wife.”
SUFFERING IN SILENCE: Most people don’t mind suffering in silence as long as everyone else knows about it.
The one about Adam and Eve was really funny.
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I’m so glad they made you laugh as well! Thank you for reading and commenting!
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These are great as always and the meatloaf one is extra hilarious! 😆
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I thought so too!
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I love these.
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I’m so glad, Rebecca! They make me laugh so I’m glad others like them too!
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It is always so much better to laugh.
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The five-year-old boy having a wife is priceless 😀
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It’s so literal!! Fun and funny! Wishing you a good Sunday and a great week ahead, Rosaliene!
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Love these gems! So funny! I missed an opportunity with a terrible meatloaf recipe…!!
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Yes – why was I always trying to make good meals?! 😉
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Right?! I totally missed out on that opportunity! 😬
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They’re all gems!
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🙂 Thanks, Jane!
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OMGOSH Wynne…mac and I howling at each of these and of course can see and hear your dad saying these which makes them funnier!!
I didn’t know about this site!! So glad you posted it on a comment in fb!!!
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Bless you Kathy and Mac for following the link and commenting here. So fun to have someone who knew my dad laughing alongside!
I had these cards ticked away for years and just recently pulled them out. A wonderful stack of fun and memories.
So great to “see” you guys in this forum! Hope you have a wonderful week! Sending all my love!
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