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Colorful cartoon titled "The Taco Night Backfire, A Listener Story from 'That Sounds Funny'." It shows a man sitting on a couch, blindfolded and happily holding two tacos. Nearby, a woman and two children outside a white van look sick, clutching their stomachs and vomiting green liquid. The woman is labeled "stink line," and a smiling, pungent red onion labeled "Raw Onion" emits green stink clouds, indicating the source of the unpleasant smell and sickness.

dear TSF: The Taco Night Backfire

By keith August 26, 2026GeneralNo Comments

A listener shares how slipping an extra ingredient into her husband’s taco led to an unexpectedly stinky—and unforgettable—family disaster.

A closed Holy Bible resting on a wooden surface. The Bible cover is white with a decorative border featuring gold and red patterns, including crosses and flames. The words "HOLY BIBLE" are prominently printed in large gold letters in the center of the cover. Below the title, there is a circular emblem with a red flame above a red chalice or cup. In the background, there is a lit candle in a holder, adding a warm, serene ambiance.

Bible Survey for New Christians 3 The Ten Commandments

By Bartimaeus August 25, 2026DiscipleshipNo Comments

Explore Exodus 20:1–17 and discover how the Ten Commandments form the foundation for Christian morality, reveal God's character, and point toward Jesus' ultimate call to love God and neighbor.

A man thoughtfully looks at a forked road at sunset with rolling hills in the background. The text reads, "Does Everything Really Happen for a Reason? Exploring the true meaning of Romans 8:28." One path includes symbols of hardship: barbed wire and a tiger behind glass. The other path features a laurel wreath and a dumbbell. The scripture Romans 8:28 is quoted: "All things work together for good for those who love God and are called according to His purpose."

Does Everything Really Happen for a Reason?

By keith August 24, 2026Devotional, GeneralNo Comments

Most things that happen in life don't feel good, so why do we say everything happens for a reason? Exploring the true meaning of Romans 8:28 shows how God turns hardship into good for those aligned with His purpose.EE

The image is split into two parts labeled "OLD TECH VS. NEW TECH." The left side shows a hand sharpening a pencil with a manual sharpener on a desk, near a clock and a notebook labeled "IDEAS and NOTES." There's also a pen and pencil shavings on the desk. The right side displays a hand interacting with a large smartphone screen, surrounded by icons for cloud storage, music streaming, wireless signals, and earbuds, illustrating modern digital technology and connectivity.

Overthinking the Future: Embracing Classic Tech that Just Works

By keith August 21, 2026GeneralNo Comments

In a world obsessed with flying cars and high-speed gadgets, is there still a place for simple, durable solutions? From the story of the space pen to a contemplative look at a low-tech future, this article explores the timeless value of classic technology that just works.

Bible Survey for New Christians 4 Sacrifices and the Law

By Bartimaeus August 20, 2026DiscipleshipNo Comments

What can an ancient Old Testament law about rams and silver teach us today? Explore Leviticus 5 to see how animal sacrifices point to Jesus's ultimate payment for sin—and how silver reveals God's process of refining believers into something valuable and useful for His kingdom.

Dear TSF: Sneaky Irishman

By keith August 19, 2026HumorNo Comments

A listener writes in from Dingle, Ireland, with a funny story about meeting an old man fishing in a puddle outside a pub—and getting completely reeled in.

Bible Survey for New Christians 5 Dealing with Sin Under the Law

By Bartimaeus August 18, 2026DiscipleshipNo Comments

An exploration of Leviticus 20:7–27, examining God’s call to sanctification, the serious penalties for sin under the Law, and how true death brought by sin impacts our eternal relationship with God.

A middle-aged man with short gray hair and a beard, sitting on a brown leather chair in a cozy living room. He is wearing a green plaid shirt, smiling, and pointing at a television screen with a remote control in his other hand. In front of him, there is a wooden table with three board games stacked. The background features bookshelves filled with books and a lamp on a side table, along with a box of stuffed animals.

In Defense of the Big Bad Wolf: A Parent’s Cartoon Survival Guide

By keith August 17, 2026GeneralNo Comments

When you're forced to watch your kids' favorite cartoons on an endless loop, you start asking the tough questions: Are the heroes actually the problem, and does the Big Bad Wolf just need a decent meal? A lighthearted look at cartoon villains and parental coping mechanisms.

A young person engaging in various activities to develop fine motor skills. The central figure is painting a landscape on an easel, depicting mountains, trees, and a sky with clouds. Surrounding the painter are smaller illustrations: the person juggling three balls, making a heart shape with hands, snapping fingers, and cracking an egg into a frying pan. Below, text reads "My Next Art Show" with a calendar icon showing a question mark. The overall theme conveys practicing skills for an upcoming art event.

Things I Never Learned How to Do

By keith August 14, 2026GeneralNo Comments

A reflection on the differences between natural ability, academic knowledge, and hands-on skills—and why making something look easy is the true mark of mastery.

Bible Survey for New Christians 6 Obedience from Love

By Bartimaeus August 13, 2026DiscipleshipNo Comments

Deuteronomy 6:1-9; 11:13–21 Summary: The end of the law is obedience An exhortation thereto by promise of God's great blessings and by threatening A careful study is required in God's…