Combination Faith

The temporary Sunday School teacher was struggling to open a combination lock on the supply cabinet.

 

She had been told the combination, but couldn't quite remember it. Finally, she went to the pastor's study and asked for help.

 

The pastor came into the room and realized he had forgotten the number. He looked up heavenward, and his lips moved silently, then slowly dialed the 1st number.  He then proceded to do the same with the next two numbers. 

 

Then he looked back at the lock — and opened it!!

 

The teacher was amazed. "I'm in awe at your faith, father," she said.

 

"It's really nothing," he answered.

 

"The number is on a piece of tape on the ceiling."

Story of Big Ben

1. What exactly is Big Ben?

2. What is your favourite sound?

3. Why was the sky orange?

4. Who won the contest to build the new palace?

5. Why wasn't Pugin's life easy?

6. What is the origin of the name Big Ben?

7. What solution was found when Big Ben cracked?

8. What happened to Big Ben during World War II?

9. What does resilience mean?

10. What happened in 2012?

 

Do you know this idiom?

feather your own nest 2026-02-24 Meaning: If you feather your own nest, you use your position or your job illegally for personal gain. For example: Kelly says it's accepted in many developing countries that a government official will use their position to feather their own nest, and this is why government salaries are kept so low. In some countries a person who feathers their own nest isn't seen as being dishonest or corrupt; they're seen as being clever.

Train your ears, not your eyes.

 

Animal Idioms

 

Idiom

 

Use of English

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Phrasal Verbs

 

What would you be wearing?

 

The Importance of Naming Your Son Correctly

 

The Beatles

 

Same Word... opposite meanings.

 

No Smoking

During the first few weeks after quitting smoking, one husband was difficult to live with. 

Apologising to his wife for his short temper, he commented, "I've gone from 'Happy' to 'Grumpy.' What's next?"

"Lonely," she replied.

Questions

What does short temper mean?

What does grumpy mean?

What is the man's wife planning to do?

Can you describe this picture?

 Picture by Emi Boz

Idiom

 

Sleep Vocabulary

 

Preposition test

 

Idiom

year in, year out Meaning: If something has happened year in, year out, it's happened every year for many years in a row. For example: Our family gets together year in, year out at Christmas time. Let's go somewhere new. We've been going to the same old places year in, year out since we were married.

Who is Ruby Bridges

 

Prepositions

 

I am Helen Keller

I don't know if you've ever heard of this fascinating woman's life and her wonderful teacher, but it's a story worth knowing.

Idiom

dressed (up) to the nines 2026-02-02 Meaning: If you are dressed to the nines, or dressed up to the nines, you are wearing very smart clothes for a special occasion. For example: Have you seen Harry? He's dressed to the nines and he looks amazing. Everyone was dressed up to the nines for the Academy Awards, with the men in tuxedos and the women in evening gowns. Source: EnglishClub

Two elderly ladies had been friends for many decades. Over the years they had shared all kinds of activities and adventures. Lately, their activities had been limited to meeting a few times a week to play cards.

 

One day they were playing cards when one looked at the other and said, "Now don't get mad at me.....I know we've been friends for a long time.....but I just can't think of your name! I've thought and thought, but I can't remember it. Please tell me what your name is."

 

Her friend glared at her. For at least three minutes she just stared and glared at her. Finally she said, "How soon do you need to know?

 

Groundhog Day

Today is Groundhog Day. Do you know what that is?

Above you can watch the famous rodent's prediction for this year. And below you can see the trailer of the 1993 movie Groundhog Day starring Bill Murray and Andy MacDowell.