Get the beam out your own eye.

These two sport announcers were in discussion about an athlete who had made a bad decision earlier in life. One said to the other that he in no way could forgive this athlete for his choices, and that he should not be given any other chances on pursuing his career even though he had paid ed his depth to society. This elderly lady in the studio for business over heard the conversation, she said to the sport guy, when you were a baby and messed in your diaper, had your mother thrown ed you away with the mess you made, do you think it would be at all possible for you to have obtained your career.

Story by: Coach James Joseph.

Throw one for me Vick.

Diamonds from clay.

In the beginning the Creator entrust-ed his most valuable stones to shop-smiths down here on earth. He for whatever reason wrapped those stones in clay, with instruction to the shop-smith to chip away wrapping that would know longer be needed in the process of the fire they were to pass through, for reason of obtaining the proper form that these stones if handled by way of instructions given, would shine as bright as the fire they were to pass through.

Shop-smith- Parent or guardian.

Stones- Children

Chipping tools- Care, concern, disclpine and love

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Fire- Test.

Story by: Coach James Joseph.

Stand accountable.

We are by know means innocent of the behavior of our children when we for whatever reason , allow them to grow -up without the benefit of being trained in discipline and moral tangible-ness. If we would stop and think, there are those of us that may see that apart of society is being snatched away from predestine destinies by way of most of our own ignorance or apathy. Responsibility calls out to those of us that have been privileged with children, rather by birth or adoption, to do our very best in rearing them in a Godly manner.

Written by: Coach James Joseph.

Being ran in their minds.

A grandparent while sitting in the living room with her five year old granddaughter. Looking at the world news when a bulletin flashed came on about race relations, people were angrily shouting and using racial verbiage toward one another. The little girl eyes glued to the television said grandma, why does those people keep saying race and none of them has started running? Grandma replied ; Sweetheart, that kind of race is being ran in their minds.

Story by: Coach James Joseph.

Ten lashes per word.

There was this great big family who's reunion required an acre and a half of land to accommodate all members. After playing horse shoes some of the younger members was discussing how their parents whould pressure them to read and study. A ninety two year old great grandparent over hearing the discussion said to them, why does it up set you kids that your parents want you to be educated? A thirteen year old replied; papa in this day in time you don't spank and punish a kid if they refuse to read. Grandpa responded, son, I came from a time when reading and if one was caught would be beaten pretty badly are killed. He than took off his shirt exposing his back and said,I received ten lashes for every word I read.


Story by: Coach James Joseph.

Most answers lie within reason.

We are in this day and time quick to judge certain situations without the inclusion of reason, and it sometimes alienates those that are well deserving of fair and firm counsel.

Written by: Coach James Joseph.

Got another one.

A demon was stacking up some chips every time he would say I've got another one. Two younger demons hearing him and one asked the other why was he stacking those chips after he says I got another one? the younger said, ooh, that's my uncle Deceptive, he's storing up for destruction those on earth that have condemned others for their faults,which are worst are less then theirs.

Story by: James Joseph.

Sitting next to but five miles apart.

This Grandmother noticed her grandson who was the church pastor seemingly anxious, she asked him what was causing him to be so uneasy? His replied to her was; grandma I for whatever reason can't seem to come up with a text for today's service. She looked him straight in the eyes and said, son, God himself instructs out of our mouths what it is he wants communicated in times as this. That day when it was time for service, he looked out into the congregation and saw this marriage couple sitting toward the back, he said, my text today is three inches away but five miles apart.

Story by: Coach James Joseph.

Answered your own question.

This corporate executive had pulled up to the valet parking area in his brand new Mercedes. He was to be meeting his grandfather for brunch at this nice hotel buffet area. As he walked up he noticed his grandfather reading his Bible, and he said why is it that you continual to read and follow that Bible to the letter all of these years? His grandfather responded; son, that brand new car you just gave to the attendant to park, why didn't you bring it to the mechanic. He responded; Grandpa, thats a brand new car with a digital instruction manual and no faults, why would I bring it to a mechanic. His grandfather looked at the menu and said I'm having steak what about you.

Story byt Coach James Joseph.

Should be about.

After the completing of his studies in the big city school of ministries this young man returned home. His grandfather was the pastor of a church in which he had been for thirty years, he asked him would it be permissible for him to preach at one of the services? His grandfather said to him, if I was to grant you your request what would you preach about? He responded; I would tell the congregation about my experiences in seminar school and how to initiate growth in a church. His grandfather responded; son, all of that you can do at a meeting or picnic or over the phone, in church your conversation should always be about God's gospel.

Story by: Coach James Joseph.

It was I also.

Sadden by a separation that bared evidence of a soon to be divorce. This young woman called her father, she told him about how her husband had proven to be unfaithful in the marriage. Her father responded; sweetheart, sometime people and things aren't always what we think them to be. Trembling and sobbing she said; dad, it was you that said I should be married before I give myself to someone. He responded; sugar, you should know without a doth that I love you very much , It was I also that said to you, one should seek out to know character and not be drawn by just desire.



Story by: Coach James Joseph.

All for one.

A party was being held at this arena which could hold thousands. Only ones being given access in-side were evil entities. They were celebrating the developing of a destruction pattern devised by one of the most evil entities of the pact. He had devised a method for the killing of grandparents, It's operational method was as follows. Grandparents would be killed by their grand kids pursuers, by way of love for their children causing them to allow their undisciplined and morally bankrupted grandchild to have access to their living quarters.

Written by: Coach James Joseph.

It would be almost impossible to distinguish night from day if madness was the separation divider. Crime being committed by some who can't even differentiate longitude from latitude. Insensitive toward the pain of a mother who's lost her child. A time in which leaders are being lead on to paths that in time passed couldn't have even been imagine lest on being manifested. We should be screaming on the in-side.

Written by: Coach James Joseph.

There are those of us that are entrapped in an unbearable realm of so call faith living. Evidenced by emotional stresses cloth with the need for periodic medicating or sexual dosage for momentary relief. Inability to put out a constant burning deep down inside the soul, resulting from refusal to allow God's word it's proper place of storage in our minds for seeding, where growth can occur to extinguish these fires of torment.

Written by: Coach James Joseph.

Time of discipline.

A young lady and her mother was in the kitchen arguing. The mother of the adult heard the commotion and enter the kitchen and she asked what was the problem? Her daughter responded; this girl refuses to follow instruction concerning a certain matter. Her granddaughter answered, grandma mom don't seem to understand that I'm a grown woman. Grandma than requested that her daughter go into the living room and her granddaughter stay. She asked her granddaughter, where is it written where being grown gives validation to you not listen and disrespecting your parent! She then went to where her daughter had journeyed to resulting in following of her request. She said to her daughter, when your kids refuse to obey and they disrespect you, the period of amicable conversation must come to cease, giving way to measures of discipline, and if they are to large for physical correction go to God by means of a prayer for a fool.

Story by: Coach James Joseph.

God's word never change.

Seated outside along side this little coffee establishment were two judges. They were in conversation about the cases which comes before them. One said to the other time has really changed evidenced by the escalation of crime.The other responded; I'm in agreement with you on that. Being overheard by this elderly retired female judge that was sitting across from them. She said, excuse me and please pardon my interruption but the both of you are in error what you're really facing is choice motivated by carnality's desire, time is a period of grace given by God which houses systematic choices. God's word can never be subject to change.

Story by: coach James Joseph.

While visiting his son's home this father noticed his eighteen year old grandson refusing and disobeying his parents. He grabbed his car keys and gestured for his son to hurry and get in the car. His son responded; huh, dad what's the problem? His father responded I'm taking you to the emergency room. He said dad what makes you think I'm in need of medical help? His father responded; when I saw that boy talking back to you and his mother I never saw you go and get his suitcase, I thought you may have come down with some sort of paralysis.

Story by: Coach James Joseph.

Plan truth.

Wisdom accompanied by truth gives voice to reason behind manifestation of so much of today's evil, which birth is found in the objectiveness of carnality desires ( basically that of being a sinful nature ).

Written by: Coach James Joseph.

Thanks for the installment of wisdom

A very bright and morally raised young man publicly expressed his appreciation to his parents at his graduation ceremony. He addressed them in such manner, mom and dad I love you both and give you thanks for my up bringing, in which allows me to truly comprehend the meaning and reason for life. It has also equipped me with the courage to make decisions and face the consequences in my mistakes, also with the knowledge to know that a great deal of life's scars can come from poorly regulating and reckless pursuits toward one's desires.



Story by: Coach James Joseph.

Don't be so quick to judge.

This middle age man sitting on the porch with his eighty year old grandmother seated in her rocking chair. He started to discuss his feeling toward today's young couple break ups. His concern was targeted on how could some so easily walked away from years of memories behind momentary disagreement or anger. He surmised it to be an act boarder on ignorance. His grandmother responded; hold on son, don't be so quick in judging, what if God was to expose your every thoughts while in your marriage to your wife, is it at all possible that you yourself can be a captive in what you've just denounced.



Story by: Coach James Joseph.

Divine word.

There are those that have died behind words written as law in carnality, words in which some have been subject to amendment with the possibility of more to follow. Why is there then a reluctance to live behind divine words that can never be changed.

Written by: Coach James Joseph.

Yet to be activated.

This very nasty demon was on the porch of this big beautiful house. He kept looking through the side window and nodding his head. Two other demons passing by asked him what was he doing? He said I'm waiting to gain entrance. One of the other demons peeped in the window and saw this Bible laying under a stack of magazines, and he said to the other demon I see why you can't get inside. He responded; huh, that Bible under those magazines. He responded; no, that's not the problem the owner has yet to activate that Bible, I'm waiting on him to finish reading those sex magazines laying on top of that bible.

Story by: Coach James Joseph.

Bait of deception.

Two demons were fishing with their poll lines hanging down toward earth. Gotcha this certain demon would say every time he got a bite. The other demon looked down and saw all of the people he had caught, and asked him what was he using to be able to catch so many when he couldn't get a bite? He after reeling another one in he responded; I'm using their desires for bait on my hook of deception.

Story by: Coach James Joseph.

Temporary gain.

While riding with her father to the market place this young girl noticed this car. It was in the ditch just rotting away off of the side of the road. She asked her father what did he think would cause someone to leave it on the side of the highway to just rot away. He responded; sweetheart some people are attracted to what is new for reason of selfish gain, but after time has passed instead of enhancing they tear down and then disregard.

Story by: Coach James Joseph.

Why is it that we give so much time in communication to discussion about negativeness? Could it be that we have become alienated to true care, concern and love, that we are now without the skills to engage in communicating in any other way.

Written by: Coach James Joseph.

Scholar and the elderly gentleman.

A question was asked of this scholar and a elderly gentleman about why was and still are wars fought? The scholar said because America has the greatest fighting machine and we stand for freedom and must be respected. The elderly gentlemen said; wars are fought over the values and things of people and sometimes for the devaluing of one or both.

Story by: Coach James Joseph.

So many rejects.

This young man asked his grandfather why is it that so many easily rejects the knowledge that warns against destroying ourselves? His grandfather replied: submission to the truth has it's war with reluctance, and for what ever reason there are those who think they are god of their own lives. In all my years of living I've yet to see anyone being able to add one half of a second to their life after God called its end.

Story by: Coach James Joseph.

How is it possible

Two college kids were in conversation about their reason for following the party crowd. One kid sitting across from them in the cafeteria was asked by a student, how is it that his not participating in the parties, drugs and alcohol he always seems to be happy? He responded; my parents taught me that how could it be possible to find true happiness in anything that requires continual usage.

Written by: Coach James Joseph.

The big three.

A fourteen year old girl while at her grandparents house was having a discussion with her mother. She told her about how her friends' parents allow them to date at the age of fourteen. Her mother seemingly giving thought to what was really a request. Being overheard by the grandmother who loudly said to her daughter; don't you even contemplate giving in to such a request! Why would you willingly expose your daughter to the big three. The young girl obviously puzzled asked her grandmother what was the big three? She responded; S.T.D's pregnancy and possible abortion.

Story by: Coach James Joseph.

Exibited in character.

A Young man was in discussion with his father about something he saw while at work. He told his father about this officer who was very efficient in his work, had requested that some homeless people exit the area where he was patrolling. Later that night he saw that same officer leave his area go over to where the homeless had found shelter. He began to give food and drink to each and every one of them. His father said son; a man job consist of the duties he has to perform, who a man is lies deep within his heart and is exhibited in his character.

Story by: Coach James Joseph.
Dedicated to Sgt. Warren Hilaire.

Mom and dad.

A very well educated young lady was to be meeting her biological father for the very first time. She had prepared herself mentally for the meeting which was to be held at her grandparents house. Seated at the table were her mother and the man that helped to raise her. The grandfather stood up and said to his granddaughter; because of your request I've agreed to make this happen. The grandfather said; I would like you to meet ( the sperm donor ) oops, I meant Mr. Thomson. The young lady nervously stood to her feet shook his hand and said, sir it's a pleasure to finally have met you. She turned around looked to where her parents were sitting and gesture for them to stand, she with tears of happiness rolling down her rose colored cheeks said, Mr. Thomson I would like you to meet my mom and dad.

Story by: Coach James Joseph.

Grandma begin to rock.

This grandma was on the front porch in her rocking chair and her granddaughter was seated on the step below her. Her phone rang! OK honey I understand she answered. Her grandmother noticed the sadness now registered on her face and stopped rocking and asked her what's wrong? She replied; my fiance has to work late again so he want be here for dinner. Her grandmother said baby it's three pm Sunday evening who does he work for the pope? She replied; grandma he's a good man and he said that he's going to get me all the things that will make me happy. Grandma looked at her for a moment and said baby go over there by that lemon tree and bring me back an apple, and she sat back and began to rock again.

Story by: Coach James Joseph.

Backward Generation

"Why is it that those who are supposed to lead act as if they are followers?" asked this young girl of her grandparent. Her grandpa replied, "Darling you are in a time when everything seems to be going backwards. Common sense is dreaded by some, and exchanged for things or people that are destined for fading glories. When one looses sight of who they are and whose they are, they instantly dress you in the cloth's of deception. Deception has the pull of a magnet on those who are destitute of common sense, whether he be preacher, politician, parent, or President." The young lady said, "What can than be done to curb this madness?" Her grandpa replied, "Teach your kids the true way of life and under no circumstances allow your beliefs to be compromised. Pray for those that are entrapped in that potentially destructive maze of living"

Story by: Coach James Joseph.