Monthly Archives: February 2018

The Devil made me do it

Posted on February 10, 2018 by vincentsmithauthor

In another twist on the old ‘the Devil made me do it’ excuse, a little girl who had been sent to her room for misbehaving, was heard saying her prayers and blaming God for what had happened, because she’d prayed … Continue reading →

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Ask somebody who has it

Posted on February 10, 2018 by vincentsmithauthor

Back in the glory days of the American car industry Packard was the last company to get into advertising. It didn’t happen until the founder died because whenever he was asked to buy advertising for his cars, he would always … Continue reading →

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Refer to the designer

Posted on February 10, 2018 by vincentsmithauthor

Henry Ford, founder of the Ford Motor Company, one day came upon a man whose Model T Ford had broken down. It was clear the driver didn’t know what was wrong, so Henry asked if he could take a look. … Continue reading →

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There’s something about being a volunteer

Posted on February 10, 2018 by vincentsmithauthor

When I was a volunteer firefighter our bushfire brigade would respond enthusiastically to fire calls at all times of the day or night. I remember one chilly winter night being called to a house fire to assist the professional fire … Continue reading →

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God’s ‘endless breach of contract’

Posted on February 10, 2018 by vincentsmithauthor

Broadcaster Phillip Adams, in the Weekend Australian, once referred to the perceived failure of God to answer the prayers of desperate people as ‘this endless breach of contract, this failure to honour the guarantee.’ I think the failure is in … Continue reading →

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