On to the lighter side...

I got the following from The Christian Chronicle . I just posted those I think would be nearer to the heart of the Filipino Christian. (ACT)

WARNING: What you are about to read is an attempt at humor. If you think faith can’t be funny, please stop reading now and divert your attention to the more serious topics on our Web site. If you think faith can be funny, but you determine after reading this that I am not, please take comfort in knowing that my wife and children agree with you.

YOU MIGHT BE A MEMBER IF ...

With apologies to Jeff Foxworthy of “Redneck” joke fame, you might be a member of the church of Christ …

• If you know exactly what song I’m talking about when I ask you to turn to number 728b.

• If you could recite all the books of the Bible before you could even read them.

• If you know the first and third verse of nearly every song.

• If you think “progressive” refers to those in the church who want a sound system and PowerPoint.

• If you can actually read shape notes.

• If you think your chosen pew is “sacred” and no one else should sit in your spot.

• If you think the Bible questions on Jeopardy are way too easy.

• If you decide which Bible translation to use based on how Acts 2:38 reads.

• If you immediately reach for your wallet when you hear the phrase, “Now, separate and apart from the Lord’s Supper … ”

• If you know all the words to all the verses of Trust and Obey.

• If, when you’re happy and you know it, you clap your hands, stomp your feet and say “Amen!”

• If you’ve ever carried your Bible in an empty casserole dish.

• If you’ve ever prayed for those “who are sick of this congregation.”

• If you’ve been to a wedding or a funeral where “the invitation” was offered.

• If you’ve stood for 13 verses of Just As I Am with the last stanza sung softly.