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CHRISTMAS STORY FROM GOSPEL OF LUKE “And it came to pass in those days, that there went out a decree from Caesar Augustus, that all the world should be taxed. (And this taxing was first made when Cyrenius was governor of Syria.) And all went to be taxed, every one…

[This is a true story and has been turned into a short film and a country western song] It was only a few days before Christmas. The spirit of the season hadn’t yet caught up with me, even though cars packed the parking lot of our local discount store. Inside…

Each December, I vow to make Christmas a calm and peaceful experience. I had cut back on nonessential obligations – extensive card writing, endless baking, decorating, and even overspending. Yet still, I found myself exhausted, unable to appreciate the precious family moments, and of course, the true meaning of Christmas.…

HOW TO SAY “MERRY CHRISTMAS” IN OVER 70 LANGUAGES! Afrikander – Een Plesierige Kerfees Arabic – I’d miilad said oua sana saida Argentine – Felices Pasquas Y felices ano Nuevo Armenian – Shenoraavor Nor Dari yev Pari Gaghand Azeri – Tezze Iliniz Yahsi Olsun Basque – Zorionstsu Eguberri. Zoriontsu Urte…

[For the next 9 days we will feature some of the BEST serious Grif.Net messages from the Christmas Seasons of the past 12 years. May God bless YOU this Christmas time!] Too many people put off something that brings them joy just because they haven’t thought about it, don’t have…

TOP TEN EXCUSES THE INNKEEPER HAD 10. Rome’s “Stay Free” promotion a bit too successful 9. Wife said he couldn’t accept olive wood carvings as payment anymore 8. Too busy getting new “Motel One” franchise going 7. Last pregnant lady riding a donkey took all their towels 6. Filled up…

[Home from college for Christmas break? Keep that mind sharp with this little bit of trivia!] 1. What percentage of the world’s oxygen supply comes from the Amazon rainforest? 2. On what continent is found about two-thirds of the world’s fresh water? 3. How did the nation of Brazil get…

A man was telling his neighbor, ‘I just bought a new hearing aid. It cost me four thousand dollars, but it’s state of the art. It’s perfect.’ ‘Really,’ answered the neighbor. ‘What kind is it?’ ‘Twelve thirty.’ ~~ Dr Bob Griffin, www.grif.net “Jesus knows me, this I love”

In case the kids are bored being off school for Christmas break, here is a US Geography Quiz: 1. What US state contains the most coastline? 2. What US city has the world’s second largest Polish population (just behind Warsaw, Poland)? 3. What US city’s “Woodward Avenue” carries the designation…

Wyoming is usually fairly mild in winter (our secret) and seldom need more than a suit jacket or windbreaker. Cold fronts rush down from Alberta, but winds push them to the Dakotas, the Midwest, Ohio Valley then New England. NOT TODAY! -20F Sunday and never neared zero. Same today. So…

In A Hurry? [Author Unknown] Jack took a long look at his speedometer before slowing down: 73 in a 55 zone. Fourth time in as many months. How could a guy get caught so often? When his car had slowed to 10 miles an hour, Jack pulled over, but only…

A Sunday school teacher said to her children, “We have been learning how powerful kings and queens were in Bible times. But, there is a higher power. Can anybody tell me what it is?” One child blurted out, “Aces!” ~~ Dr Bob Griffin, www.grif.net “Jesus knows me, this I love”

As most Grif.Net readers know, I am both a missionary church-planter and a college professor with a warped sense of humor. A young lady who was writing a paper for my class came to me asked, “What is the difference between annoyance, anger and exasperation?” I replied, “It is mostly…