Author: Dave Carlson

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From the Ashes of Disaster Grow the Roses of Success

I never thought of “Chitty Chitty Bang Bang” as being a highly philosophical movie, but there is one scene near the end of the movie where a bunch of old men have been trying to invent a car that floats, flies, as well as drives. They...

Archaeologists Confirm the Apostle Paul Rarely Wrote Home

TARSUS, TURKEY – Archaeologists working on a site in the ancient city of Tarsus believe they have found  evidence the Apostle Paul, originally named Saul, neglected to let his parents know what was going on in his life. Archaeologists have come across what can reasonably be...

Worship Ruined for Local Magazine Editor by Frequent Slide Errors

LITTLETON, CO –Stephen Walker is quietly considering leaving PeakView Community Church after another disheartening morning at church. “I’m not sure how much longer I can take this,” he said to reporters head as he strutted across the parking lot. And what is driving Walker up the...

Peanut Screening Could Save Lives at Local Church

ST. CHARLES, IL--The worship pastor has finished the first song and is done welcoming people to church. And then the words that strike fear comes out, “Go ahead and give a handshake or hug to those around you.” If you have a nut allergy, one hug...

Mumbles at the Drive Thru – #2

Mumbles goes to drive thrus at fast food restaurant and makes the people on the other end try to figure out what he's saying, even though it's gibberish. It's a funny video. ...

Hey, That’s My Drink

I was having lunch with my client, David, the other day at a place with free refills. Nothing fancy but good food. But one of the things they had was narrow tables. We were having a good conversation and noticed that my drink was empty. I...

Germs are Everywhere

I have a friend who is paranoid about germs, especially when it comes to things in the bathroom. How are the bathrooms at your place of work? Check out this video from Rhett and Link: ...

Funny Voicemail Messages

My friend Craig used this message for his voicemail: "Hi, this is Craig. I waited here as long as I could for your call. Leave a message and I'll get back with you soon. I know that each day you have a choice of many phone...