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The Baptist Dog

By Karen Burket

Mortgage and Lending with Bank of Oregon a division of Willamette Valley Bank

August 10, 2011 08:04 AM

A Baptist preacher and his wife decided to get a new dog. Ever mindful of the congregation, they knew the dog must also be a Baptist.

They visited kennel after kennel and explained their needs. Finally, they found a kennel whose owner assured them he had just the dog they wanted. The owner brought the dog to meet the pastor and his wife. "Fetch the Bible," he commanded. The dog bounded to the bookshelf, scrutinized the books, located the Bible, and brought it to the owner. "Now find Psalm 23," he commanded. The dog dropped the Bible to the floor, and showing marvelous dexterity with his paws, leafed through and finding the correct passage, pointed to it with his paw.The pastor and his wife were very impressed and purchased the dog.

That evening, a group of church members came to visit. The pastor and his wife began to show off the dog, having him locate several Bible verses. The visitors were very impressed. One man asked, "Can he do regular dog tricks, too?" "I haven't tried yet," the pastor replied. He pointed his finger at the dog. "Heel!" the pastor commanded. The dog immediately jumped on a chair, placed one paw on the pastor's forehead and began to howl. The pastor looked at his wife in shock and said, "Good Lord! He's Pentecostal!"

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Joan Snodgrass

Midamerica Referral Network - Kimberling City, MO

Love it! Thanx

Aug 10, 2011 08:14 AM

Lisa Von Domek

Lisa Von Domek Team - Dallas, TX

....Experience Isn't Expensive.... It's Priceless!

Hello Karen,

Too cute, made me laugh (and I really needed that this afternoon!) Thanks for sharing, have a wonderful week!

Aug 10, 2011 08:39 AM

Ted Tyrrell

RE/MAXCamosun (Chatterton) - Victoria, BC

Selling Homes in Beautiful Victoria

Karen, cute canine story. BTW, some Baptists are Pentecostal-like too.

Aug 10, 2011 08:46 AM

John M. Scott

BRE # 01442690, Scott Keys Properties - San Francisco, CA

Broker / Owner San Francisco Bay Area

Now Karen, that's a cute one! My father, the Methodist Preacher, had many dogs, but they never did that.

Aug 10, 2011 09:03 AM

Karen Burket

Bank of Oregon a division of Willamette Valley Bank - Medford, OR

Valley Mortgage Grou, Conventional, FHA, VA, mortgages

Hi Joan! You are most welcome! Glad you enjoyed.

Oh dear, Lisa...sorry your having one of "those" days. :-( Glad this gave you a chuckle and you have a great rest of your week as well.

Glad you enjoyed Ted. And yes, you are correct. ;-)

Hi there John! Glad I could provide a chuckle. BTW...it was FREEZING down there in your neck of the woods this past weekend! What's with that!? lol

Aug 10, 2011 09:38 AM

Jim Patton

Aspire Home Real Estate 209-404-0816 - Modesto, CA

Realtor - Stanislaus ,Merced, San Joaquin Counties

Now that was funny Karen, I had no idea where that one was going. Thanks for the laugh.

Aug 10, 2011 03:14 PM

Scott Warga

ACSI American Construction Specialists & Investigations - Gilbert, AZ

Karen, I must admit with your sence of humor, I thought that joke was going in a different direction.

Thanks for sharing.

Aug 10, 2011 06:16 PM

Morning Jim! Glad you enjoyed. I hadn't heard this one either and wasn't sure where it was going either, but I found it funny. Have a great day!

Scott...you know me too well, me thinks! lol ;-) All the best always!

Aug 11, 2011 05:18 AM

Linda D. Pufford

Stage with Divine Style - Home Staging - Novato, CA

ASPM, Marin/Sonoma Home Stager

Hi Karen,

I couldn't stop laughing at this one.... I can just see it now!!! Someone was sure clever to put this Funny together! Thanks so much for sharing this one!!!

Aug 11, 2011 04:28 PM

David Shamansky

US Mortgages - David Shamansky - Highlands Ranch, CO

Creative, Aggressive & 560 FICO - OK, Colorado Mtg

that is hilarious. Thanks for the laugh and I actually caught it thanks to the reblog!

Aug 11, 2011 05:38 PM

Peter Lavelle REALTOR®

eXp Realty (888) 397-7352 Ext:1148 - Philadelphia, PA

Your Home SOLD 4 Times Faster Than MLS Average

LOL!!! That was a very good one. I had no idea it was headed that way.

Aug 12, 2011 04:58 AM

Hi Linda! Always good to see your smiling face! Glad you enjoyed and thanks for the reblog! lol

Good morning David (US Mortgages) So glad you got a chuckle out of it. I hadn't even realized it was reblogged! Too funny! Have a fun filled day!

Hi Peter! I too was caught off guard by the ending. Glad I could provide a good laugh and thanks for the reblog. All the best to you!

Aug 12, 2011 05:21 AM

John McCormack, CRS

Albuquerque Homes Realty - Albuquerque, NM

Honesty, Integrity, Results, Experienced. HIRE Me!

Karen...That is brilliant! The Dog Too ;>)

Aug 13, 2011 10:09 AM

Glad you enjoyed, John! I'll be honest...I read your story about the fella and the wet-wipes. I honestly had no idea how to respond. But you're a good man, Charlie Brown! :)

Aug 13, 2011 10:57 AM

Aida Pinto

Independent Real Estate Broker - Los Angeles, CA

Real Estate Broker (562) 884-6196

Hi Karen....I got it now...at first I didn't....I had to think about it for a minute....very funny!

Aug 14, 2011 05:16 PM

LOL! Glad you finally "got it" Aida! Glad you enjoyed...have a terrific nght! :)

Aug 14, 2011 05:25 PM

Toni Weidman

Sailwinds Realty - Trinity, FL

20+ Years Selling Homes in New Port Richey, FL

Karen - this is so cute; I just finished reading it on Linda's reblog so I came over to tell you I enjoyed the chuckle.

Aug 19, 2011 01:19 AM

Thank you Toni! Glad I could make you smile and chuckle! Have a great day!

Aug 19, 2011 05:28 AM

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