It’s like the priests of Baal — during a famine and drought — calling out Baal to send down fire to a water-soeaked altar. The priests’ challenger, Elijah, called upon his God and won.
In the Winter of 1978-1979 I was a little boy in the U.P. of Michigan praying for snow every night. I got it. We hit a snowfall record for Houghton County that still stands to this day: 355.9 inches.
God and Noah: Noah… What?!? Whaddya want? Gotta take one of those hippos out and bring in another one. What for?!? ’Cause you got two males down there and you need to bring in a female. I’m not bringing nuthin in – You change one of ‘em! C’mon, you know I don’t work like that. (Courtesy of a certain comic legend who now is in jail and is regarded as persona non grata. )
“If prayer actually worked, everyone would be a millionaire, nobody would ever get sick and die, and both football teams would always win.” ~ Ethan Winer
jagedlo almost 6 years ago
Sometimes He says no for a reason, Calvin….although in this case, waiting to see what the reason is for you….
BE THIS GUY almost 6 years ago
You can’t bully God.
Templo S.U.D. almost 6 years ago
It’s like the priests of Baal — during a famine and drought — calling out Baal to send down fire to a water-soeaked altar. The priests’ challenger, Elijah, called upon his God and won.
Charliegirl Premium Member almost 6 years ago
That’s as good a reason as any, Calvin.
Bilan almost 6 years ago
God knows you better than you think, Calvin. He knows it’s not about sledding, it’s about school snow days.
codycab almost 6 years ago
And we thought we were impatient with snow.
BigDaveGlass almost 6 years ago
I don’t want snow, so I hope it all lands on you, Calvin
orinoco womble almost 6 years ago
God is not there to jump through your personal private hoops, Calvin, no matter what TV preachers may be telling you.
Yontrop almost 6 years ago
Calvin should move to Sault Saint Marie Michigan.
gbars70 almost 6 years ago
Maybe Calvin’s exhortations caused climate change.
biglar almost 6 years ago
In the Winter of 1978-1979 I was a little boy in the U.P. of Michigan praying for snow every night. I got it. We hit a snowfall record for Houghton County that still stands to this day: 355.9 inches.
cubswin2016 almost 6 years ago
Maybe Calvin should try a snow dance. Heyaheya!
TXPAScot. almost 6 years ago
…and Dad might have to work from home.
TXPAScot. almost 6 years ago
God and Noah: Noah… What?!? Whaddya want? Gotta take one of those hippos out and bring in another one. What for?!? ’Cause you got two males down there and you need to bring in a female. I’m not bringing nuthin in – You change one of ‘em! C’mon, you know I don’t work like that. (Courtesy of a certain comic legend who now is in jail and is regarded as persona non grata. )
Plods with ...™ almost 6 years ago
Thanks …. 8 – 12" tonight
david_42 almost 6 years ago
God answers prayers, mostly says, “No.”
SenseiTim almost 6 years ago
“Your arms are too short to box with God” first appeared in the poem “The Prodigal Son” by James Weldon Johnson
micromos almost 6 years ago
Grass gone mud back.
zippykatz almost 6 years ago
The Indians’ rain dance always worked! ’Cause they danced til it rained.
pnmiq almost 6 years ago
I am with Calvin. No snow, so snowmen. And that is where Calvin does his best work.
Alexander the Good Enough almost 6 years ago
“If prayer actually worked, everyone would be a millionaire, nobody would ever get sick and die, and both football teams would always win.” ~ Ethan Winer
Doug Taylor Premium Member almost 6 years ago
Calvin must have a report due.
A Hip loving Canadian... almost 6 years ago
It can snow all it wants when the Browns win the Super Bowl… (with apologies to Browns fans.)
enigmamz almost 6 years ago
If you ask for 6 inches every day, by the end of the week you might end up with 3 feet!
tripwire45 almost 6 years ago
Said the atheist cartoonist. Oy.
Squoop almost 6 years ago
Grammar alert: When referring to a hypothetical, it should be “if I were”, not “if I was”.
Super Fly almost 6 years ago
Can’t bully the Ultimate Bully!
Gary Fabian almost 6 years ago
Hey, it worked! It is snowing here in Iowa.
puffyshirt almost 6 years ago
The next prayer God answers will be the first.
bookworm0812 almost 6 years ago
Don’t poop yourself, Calvin.
codedaddy almost 6 years ago
Wise for his age. Probably doesn’t believe in the tooth fairy either.