Category Archives: Humor

What Is the Difference Between Complete and Finished?

Posted on November 16, 2012 by John Armstrong

I am not sure who to attribute this humor to but it is worth sharing. A friend sent it to me recently. No dictionary has been able to adequately explain the difference between COMPLETE and FINISHED.  However, in a recent  … Continue reading →

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A Book on Theology (Humor)

Posted on April 23, 2012 by John Armstrong

I do not recall where I saw the cartoon but it was one with Charlie Brown and Snoopy.  Charlie said to Snoopy, "I hear you're writing a book on theology. I hope that you have a good title." Snoopy replied, … Continue reading →

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First in Our Household

Posted on November 22, 2011 by John Armstrong

A home without children is quiet, sometimes too quiet. Most of the time my home is very quiet. But sometimes it is filled with the laughter of my grandchildren, who are a delight. But it is always filled by the presence … Continue reading →

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Reformation Day: How Far Does the Fall Go?

Posted on October 31, 2011 by John Armstrong

Today is All Saints Eve. It is also Reformation Day. This made me wonder about sin and the ages old debate about the consequences and depths of human sin. Luther said that sin bound us to spiritual death thus we were … Continue reading →

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How We See One Another

Posted on October 23, 2011 by John Armstrong

A major contributor to our disunity can be seen in how we view one another as Christians. Because we hold differing perspectives on doctrine and practice we tend to become suspicious of each other. These stereotypes are real. Today I … Continue reading →

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Neo: My Star Dachshund

Posted on October 2, 2011 by John Armstrong

I sometimes write about my wife, my children and even my grandchildren, but what’s up with the dog in various photos that you see of me? Well, what’s up is “Neo,” my ten and a half-year old miniature dachshund. Neo … Continue reading →

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Steve Brown Etc. “Religion: Sickness or Cure?”

Posted on June 1, 2011 by John Armstrong

One of my favorite persons is Steve Brown. He also does one of my favorite radio programs called Steve Brown Etc.  Brown also teaches on Key Life, a fifteen-minute syndicated radio show heard around the country on around 300 radio … Continue reading →

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A Little Humor About the American Altar Call

Posted on February 2, 2011 by John Armstrong

I have been deeply suspicious of the typical use of “altar calls” since I was a young child. First, every time I heard one as a five-year old kid I wanted to run forward, not walk. Who didn’t want to … Continue reading →

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A Parody That Rocks

Posted on August 26, 2010 by John Armstrong

North Point Church in Atlanta is one of the better known mega-churches in America. Led by Andy Stanley the church is known for taking the gospel seriously. It is also a church that is not afraid to look at a … Continue reading →

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Grandchildren Say the Cutest Things

Posted on July 24, 2010 by John Armstrong

Eight-year-old Abbie spent the night at our house all alone recently. When I (Anita) went in to check on her after she went to bed, I saw her leafing through John’s latest book, Your Church Is Too Small. (John dedicated … Continue reading →

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