Acts of God
A poor minister's wife was expecting a baby, so he went to the congregation and asked for a raise. After much consideration and discussion, they passed a rule such that, when the minister's family expanded, so would his pay check.
Several years went by and, after five or six children, this started to get expensive. The congregation held a meeting to discuss the Minister's pay situation. You can imagine there was much yelling and bickering. Finally, the minister got up and spoke to the crowd, "Having children is an Act of God!" He exclaimed.
In the back of the room, a little old man with a full beard stood up. In a reedy, frail voice he said, "Snow and rain are also Acts of God, but when we get too much, we wear rubbers!"
Several years went by and, after five or six children, this started to get expensive. The congregation held a meeting to discuss the Minister's pay situation. You can imagine there was much yelling and bickering. Finally, the minister got up and spoke to the crowd, "Having children is an Act of God!" He exclaimed.
In the back of the room, a little old man with a full beard stood up. In a reedy, frail voice he said, "Snow and rain are also Acts of God, but when we get too much, we wear rubbers!"