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My pastor started his Father’s Day Message last Sunday because he knew it would run for two weeks. He began his remarks with “rules that men have for their wives.” I think you will find these humorous:


1. Men are not mind readers.


2. Learn to work the toilet seat. You’re a big girl. If it’s up, put it down. We need it up, you need it down. You don’t hear us complaining about you leaving it down.


3. I am in shape. Round is a shape.


4. All men see in only 16 colors: like Windows Default Settings. Peach, for example, is a fruit, not a color. Pumpkin is also a fruit. We have no idea what mauve is.


5. Christopher Columbus did not need directions and neither do we.


6. Whenever possible, please say whatever you have to say during commercials.


7. Anything we said six months ago is inadmissible in argument. In fact, all comments become null and void after seven days.


8. Come to us with a problem only if you want help solving it. That’s what we do. Sympathy is what your girlfriends are for.


9. Yes and no are perfectly acceptable answers to almost any question.


10. If you ask a question you don’t want an answer to, expect an answer you don’t want to hear.


Happy Father’s Day to all you fathers out there! Thank you Charlotte and Ginger for hosting Spiritual Sundays which encourage us so much.

Comments

  1. MarshaJune 20, 2009 at 9:54 PM

    Oh this is too funny!
    Have a blessed Sunday.

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  2. AnonymousJune 20, 2009 at 10:25 PM

    I like a preacher with a sense of humor. We're looking forward to hearing Dr. Tim Kimmell tomorrow morning. My daughter calls him a stand up comedian. He writes good books and is an excellent preacher too.
    Have a wonderful Spiritual Sunday.
    Charlotte

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  3. Kathleen June 21, 2009 at 4:50 AM

    Don't you just love the commonalities among the male gender? It wouldn't be so funny were it not so true!

    I like "round is a shape". I'm going to use that one myself!

    Hugs,
    Kathleen

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  4. BeckyJune 21, 2009 at 5:17 AM

    I'll make sure to show these to my hubby. I'm sure he would agree with them. Thanks for the Sunday morning smile!

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  5. Sandi@ Rose Chintz CottageJune 21, 2009 at 5:34 AM

    Pretty cute! Thanks for sharing today and have a wonderful Sunday.

    Blessings,
    Sandi

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  6. AndreaJune 21, 2009 at 6:44 AM

    tooooooo cute


    love ya, andrea

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  7. SmilingSallyJune 21, 2009 at 7:02 AM

    LOL Good one. I'd love to hear that message. Happy Sunday!

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  8. Musings of A MinisterJune 21, 2009 at 7:55 AM

    Very funny. I need a good laugh early in the morning. Now I need to go get ready for church.

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  9. Debbie PetrasJune 21, 2009 at 8:02 AM

    You definitely put a smile on my face this morning Mary! Thanks for sharing part of your pastor's message. My hubby remembers everything I've done and said when it suits him. I totally forget. But we do laugh about that.

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  10. Mevely317June 21, 2009 at 8:21 AM

    Good morning Mary!

    Isn't humor a great way of communicating? I think when we're smiling/laughing our souls just become more open and receptive to God's messages.

    'Hope you're enjoying a great day! Your post has made mine better already!

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  11. LisaJune 21, 2009 at 12:00 PM

    LOL! That is too cute...and truthful! Thanks for my Sunday laugh!

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  12. Ms.DaisyJune 21, 2009 at 1:06 PM

    So cute! Men are men no matter where, right? Your pastor has a good sense of humor!


    Blessings,
    ~Jean

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  13. RCUBEsJune 21, 2009 at 1:51 PM

    Had a very busy night until the last minute that I was supposed to be done with my shift! It felt like I got beaten up...so thank you for sharing this, a time now for me to relax and have a little laugh. A little massage for my face as I smile, too. Happy Father's Day to your hubby and all our praise and worship to our Father Who deserves it! Happy Sunday sister! Blessings and love to you. I brought you some cookies! Told ya, we'll put our feet up on our favorite seats today! Chocolate chip okay? :)

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  14. Ginger~~Enchanting CottageJune 21, 2009 at 2:53 PM

    These are too funny, I like when we can laugh at church.
    Have a great day,
    Ginger

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  15. Cathy~Mille FleurJune 21, 2009 at 5:05 PM

    Too funny!!! Thanks for sharing!!!

    Have a wonderful Sunday!!!

    God bless you!!!
    XOXO
    Cathy

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  16. Kelly LJune 21, 2009 at 11:42 PM

    funny and so very true!
    Love,
    Kelly

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  17. RobinJune 22, 2009 at 12:52 AM

    It is good to have a sense of humor--the message today in church brought my husband down...he needs to read these thoughts. Love to you...robin

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  18. AnonymousJune 22, 2009 at 6:53 AM

    LOL! Love it!

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  19. AndreaJune 22, 2009 at 9:48 AM

    I love that, Mary!!! Thank you for sharing! It all makes sense to me! :)

    Have a wonderful, blessed Monday!

    With God's Love,

    Andrea

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  20. christy roseJune 22, 2009 at 1:08 PM

    So Funny! I loved these!

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  21. AlleluiabelleJune 22, 2009 at 2:00 PM

    Hi Dear Friend,

    These are so funny LOL! I hope that you and your husband had a blessed Father's Day.

    I have an award for you. Please stop over at my site and pick it up.

    I love you dear, sweet friend,
    Alleluiabelle

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  22. RCUBEsJune 22, 2009 at 2:03 PM

    Hello! Came over and though I know that you had gotten this blog award, I still want to share it with you because you're one of really great friends who continue to inspire and bless me. If you have a chance, come by and pick it up if you want to. Happy Monday! Love ya.

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  23. kymberJune 23, 2009 at 4:39 AM

    Bey you heard a few groans from the women over this one LOL!

    Brave man - That was too funny!

    It sounds just like my hubby talking

    Thanks for the giggle,
    Kymber

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