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There was a class of young people that no teacher was able to handle.
Two or three teachers had been run off from school this year by these
young people. Finally a young man out of college heard about the class
and
applied to the school. The principal asked the young man "Do you not
know what you are asking for, no one has been able to handle these
young people, you are just asking for a terrible beating." After a few
moments of silent
prayer, the young man looked at the principal and said "Sir, with
your consent I accept the challenge, just give me a trial basis."

The next morning the young man reported for class. He said to the
class "Young people, I came here today to conduct school, but I
realize I can't do it by myself, I must have your help. One big boy,
they called Big Tom, in
the back of the room whispered to his buddies" I'll not need any
help, I can lick that little bird all by myself." The young teacher
told the class if they are to have school, there will have to be some
rules to go by. He also
added that he will allow the students to make up the rules and he
will list them on the blackboard. One young man suggested "NO
STEALING". Another one shouted "BE ON TIME FOR CLASS." Pretty soon
they had 10 rules listed on the board. The teacher had then asked the
class what the punishment should be for breaking these rules. Rules
are no good unless they are enforced. Someone in the class suggested
that if the rules were broken, they should receive 10 licks with a rod
across their back with their coat off. The teacher thought that was
pretty harsh, and asked the class would they stand by this punishment.
The class agreed.

Everything went pretty good for two or three days. Finally Big Tom
came in one day very upset. He reported that someone had stolen his
lunch. After talking with the students they came to the conclusion
that Little Jim had
stolen Big Tom's lunch. The teacher called Little Jim up to the front
of the room and asked him to remove his coat. That little fellow came
up the aisle with a great big coat on. Little Jim approached the
teacher and said
" I am guilty and am willing to take my punishment but please don't
make me take off my coat." The teacher reminded Little Jim of the
rules and their punishments and asked him again to remove his coat and
take his punishment like a man. That little fellow started to unbutton
that old coat, and the teacher saw that he did not have a shirt on
under the coat. The teacher asked Little Jim why he came to school
without a shirt on. Little Jim said
"My daddy's dead and my mother is very poor, I don't have but one
shirt and my mother is washing it today. I wore big brother's coat to
keep my little body warm."

That young teacher stood and looked at the frail back and wondered how
he could lay a rod on that little back without even a shirt on. He
knew if he didn't enforce the punishment, the children would not obey
the rules, so as
he drew back to strike Little Jim, Big Tom came down the aisle. Big
Tom asked "Can I take Little Jim's whipping for him" The teacher
agreed and Big Tom ripped his coat off and stooped over and the
teacher began to lay the
rod on that big back. But for some strange reason after only five
licks, that old rod just broke in half. The young teacher buried his
face in his hands and began to sob. He heard a commotion and looked up
to find not even
one dry eye in the room. Little Jim had run and grabbed Big Tom
around the neck, apologizing to him for stealing his lunch, and
explained that he was so very hungry. Little Jim begged Big Tom to
forgive him. He told Big Tom
that he would love him till the day he died for taking his whipping
for him. Aren't you glad that Jesus took our whipping for us, that He
shed his precious blood on Calvary so that we can have eternal life in
Glory with
Him? We are unworthy of the price He paid for us, but aren't you glad
He loves us that much?

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**A father was approached by his small son who told him proudly, "I
know what the Bible means!"
His father smiled and replied, "What do you mean, you 'know' what the
Bible means?
The son replied, "I do know!"
"Okay," said his father. "What does the Bible mean?"
"That's easy, Daddy..." the young boy replied excitedly," It stands
for 'Basic Information Before Leaving Earth.' (This one is my
favorite)

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There was a very gracious lady who was mailing an old family Bible to
her brother in another part of the country.
"Is there anything breakable in here?" asked the postal clerk.
"Only the Ten Commandments." answered the lady.

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"Somebody has said there are only two kinds of people in the world.
There are those who wake up in the morning and say, "Good morning,
Lord," and there are those who wake up in the morning and say, "Good
Lord, it's morning."

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A minister parked his car in a no-parking zone in a large city because
he was short of time and couldn't find a space with a meter.
Then he put a note under the windshield wiper that read: "I have
circled the block 10 times. If I don't park here, I'll miss my
appointment. Forgive us our trespasses."
When he returned, he found a citation from a police officer along with
this note "I've circled this block for 10 years. If I don't give you a
ticket I'll lose my job. Lead us not into temptation."

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There is the story of a pastor who got up one Sunday and announced to
his congregation: "I have good news and bad news. The good news is, we
have enough money to pay for our new building program. The bad news
is, it's still out there in your pockets."

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While driving in Pennsylvania , a family caught up to an Amish
carriage. The owner of the carriage obviously had a sense of humor,
because attached to the back of the carriage was a hand printed
sign... "Energy efficient vehicle: Runs on oats and grass. Caution: Do
not step in exhaust."

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A Sunday School teacher began her lesson with a question, "Boys and
girls, what do we know about God?"
A hand shot up in the air. "He is an artist!" said the kindergarten
boy.
"Really? How do you know?" the teacher asked.
"You know - Our Father, who does art in Heaven... "

A minister waited in line to have his car filled with gas just before
a long holiday weekend. The attendant worked quickly, but there were
many cars ahead of him. Finally, the attendant motioned him toward a
vacant pump.
"Reverend," said the young man, "I'm so sorry about the delay. It
seems as if everyone waits until the last minute to get ready for a
long trip."
The minister chuckled, "I know what you mean. It's the same in my
business."
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People want the front of the bus, the back of the church, and the
center of attention.

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Sunday after church, a Mom asked her very young daughter what the
lesson was about.
The daughter answered, "Don't be scared, you'll get your quilt."
Needless to say, the Mom was perplexed. Later in the day, the pastor
stopped by for tea and the Mom asked him what that morning's Sunday
school lesson was about.
He said "Be not afraid, thy comforter is coming."
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The minister was preoccupied with thoughts of how he was going to ask
the congregation to come up with more money than they were expecting
for repairs to the church building. Therefore, he was annoyed to find
that the regular organist was sick and a substitute had been brought
in at the last minute. The substitute wanted to know what to play.
"Here's a copy of the service," he said impatiently. "But, you'll have
to think of something to play after I make the announcement about the
finances."
During the service, the minister paused and said, "Brothers and
Sisters, we are in great difficulty; the roof repairs cost twice as
much as we expected and we need $4,000 more. Any of you who can pledge
$100 or more, please stand up."
At that moment, the substitute organist played "The Star Spangled
Banner."
And that is how the substitute became the regular organist!

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When you carry the Bible, Satan gets a headache.... When you open it,
he collapses..... When he sees you reading it, he faints..... When he
sees that you are living what you read, he flees..... And when you are
about to forward this message... He will try and discourage you.. I
just defeated him!!! Any other takers?

Don't change the way you are just to make somebody happy.

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