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Secular - This is a story about a guy named Leroy who lived deep in the rural backwoods. Leroy decided it was finally time to leave the farm, pack up his bags, and take a job in the big city. Now, Leroy’s family was deeply religious, and they were absolutely terrified for him. They said, 'Leroy, you're…

Secular - Today’s scripture reminds me of a story about a pastor who noticed a man fast asleep in the front pew every single Sunday. Finally, the pastor got fed up. Mid-sermon, he looked right at the man’s wife sitting next to him and whispered loudly, 'Ma'am, would you please wake up your husband?'…

Secular - "Have you ever tried to assemble something without reading the instructions? Men, don't leave me hanging up here. You open the box, look at the 47 pages of instructions, and think, 'I got this.' Three hours later you've got extra screws, a crooked shelf, and somehow you've convinced yourself…

Secular - A doctor, an engineer, and a preacher were out playing a round of golf one morning. They got stuck behind a group of golfers who were playing agonizingly slow, missing simple shots, and taking forever on every hole. Frustrated, the preacher spotted the club manager and asked, "What is going…

Secular - A pastor and a deacon were standing by the side of the road holding up a sign that said, "The End is Near! Turn Around Before It’s Too Late!" A driver sped by, leaned out the window, and yelled, "Leave us alone, you religious fanatics!" A moment later, the pastor and deacon heard a loud splash.…

Secular - A man was walking down the street when he saw a sign in a window: "Psychic Fair: Find Out Your Future – Cancelled Due to Unforeseen Circumstances." He thought to himself, "Well, if they didn't see that coming, I’m probably better off just sticking to Matthew 24 !" Historical/Cultural Context…

Secular - A man was walking through a cemetery and saw a tombstone that read: "Here lies a politician and an honest man." He scratched his head, looked at the grave, and said to his friend, "I didn't know they were allowed to bury two people in the same grave!" Historical/Cultural Context - This Gospel…

Secular - There was a man who wanted to buy a parrot, so he went to a local pet store. The owner showed him a beautiful parrot but warned him, "This bird used to belong to a very legalistic, grumpy old Pharisee. He has a bit of an attitude and a mean streak." The man thought he could change the bird,…

Secular - There was a man who was a bit of a skeptic, much like the Sadducees. He lived his life convinced that if he just followed the right "rules" and used enough "logic," he could avoid any unpleasant surprises—including the ones at the end of life. One day, he met a man who claimed to be 150 years…