by Rusty Callihan

Well folks, I'm back with another blockbuster story--and just in time!

We all know what scarecrows look like. Everyone can imagine one propped up somewhere out in the cornfield. He's up on his post wearing a straw hat on his head and maybe a pair of old denim overalls, just hanging there and warding off any would-be crop poachers. Everyone has seen a scarecrow, but has anyone ever really thought anything more about them? Has anyone ever wondered where the scarecrow originated? (and don't say The Wizard of Oz)

Well I wondered about it, then I did some research, and I discovered something alarming. A discovery that could shock the world! The world's first scarecrow was Jesus Christ!

I know that people will have a hard time believing this, but if you consider the facts, it does make sense.

Jesus was into having lots of food around. He did that thing with the loaves, and He helped make the fishing trips more prosperous. And that whole turning water into wine thing was impressive too. So, it makes perfect sense that He would have helped farmers with their harvests. His gig was always about the helping. But what does this have to do with scarecrows?

This is where is all comes together.

Scarecrows are strung up on on crosses! They could have very easily put up scarecrows who were waving with one arm, or had their hands in their pockets, or even had them bent over wheelbarrows in scary poses. But no, throughout history farmers have elected to put them up on crosses. This is no coincidence. This must be some sort of tribute to Jesus!

People shouldn't be offended by this--they should be happy! I think that its great that Scare-Christs all over the world watch over our crops. They are the crop saviours! This is something we should truly be thankful for.

I'm Rusty Callihan and you heard it here first!