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2006/2/20

Ode to Joy

@ 03:51 AM (30 months, 12 days ago)

I was in church yesterday and the pastor talked about humor and laughter. Since those on the left and our enemies lack a sense of humor this summarization will make perfect sense.

Here's a quote from famous evangelist Billy Sunday:

"The trouble with many men is that they have got just enough religion to make them miserable. It there is no joy in religion, you've got a leak in your religion."

God wants us to cultivate those things that will build joy into our lives. I realize of late that some of you may not understand my warped sense of humor on this blog. Here's some things to chew on:

You've heard many times that laughter is a good medicine. This is in the Bible. Laughter reduces stress and has a positive physiological effect. Proverbs 17:22

Laughter gives us the proper view of God. Zephaniah 3:17

Laughter gives the world the proper view of Christians. Psalms 126:2-3

Laughter is the shortest distance between two people. Remain close to God and you will have joy. Joy is quite different than happiness. Happiness is circumstantial.

Comment(s) »

  1. Amen, EB!:grin:

    Comment by C-Mom— 2006/02/20 @ 07:43 AM — (Reply)

  2. I realize of late that some of you may not understand my warped sense of humor on this blog.


    I don't think your sense of humor is warped. Maybe that means that my sense of humor is warped as well. :lol:

    BTW, I was speaking today with a friend of mine who used to live in the Middle East. He pointed out to me that Arabs have no ability to laugh at themselves. Hmmmm...

    Comment by Always On Watch— 2006/02/20 @ 02:07 PM — (Reply)

  3. Warped sense of humor? What warped sense of humor? I didn't notice....

    Comment by Cate— 2006/02/21 @ 12:28 PM — (Reply)

  4. Some people think I'm funny...I haven't forgotten your remark Cate....you're forgiven but it' snot forgotten

    Comment by elmers brother— 2006/02/21 @ 04:59 PM — (Reply)

  5. Did I say "funny"? I'm sorry Senator, I just don't recall.

    Comment by Cate— 2006/02/23 @ 04:20 PM — (Reply)

  6. Funniest moment of my day today:
    13 month old baby girl decides to imitate jumping older brother. Her feet actually (and unintentionally) leave the floor. Her jaw drops in shock and awe, he diapered bottom hits the floor and cascades of laughter are knocked out by the sheer impact!

    Laughed so hard I think I snorted...

    Comment by Cate— 2006/02/21 @ 12:31 PM — (Reply)

  7. THAT'S hilarious! I've got a funny child moment, also...The whole family is in Wal-Mart, and my two year old son, who doesn't speak a whole lot yet, is picking his nose with ardor. As soon as I notice, I tell him to stop picking. He does. He holds his prize up as far as his little arm will go, and SHOUTS, "EWWW! BOOGER, MOMMY!"

    Comment by C-Mom— 2006/02/21 @ 01:05 PM — (Reply)

  8. EWWW - got my own booger picker - I think we're going to have to surgically remove his right index finger from his left nostril... and always in public, too!

    Comment by Cate— 2006/02/21 @ 01:44 PM — (Reply)

  9. You guys (and gals) have me laughing so hard I don't whether to snort or pick or pick my nose! lol.

    EB, You are a delight to read, and if the rest of the world can't take a joke...maybe they should find Christ! :wink:

    Comment by Rosemary— 2006/02/23 @ 02:34 AM — (Reply)

  10. Amen, Rosemary!

    Comment by Cate— 2006/02/23 @ 05:07 AM — (Reply)

  11. yes Rosemary, we all need to laugh!

    Comment by elmers brother— 2006/02/23 @ 04:01 PM — (Reply)

  12. I need to laugh tonight. That femi-natzi post over a C-Mom's blog is an all-out hate fest! I mean you make one innocent comment and all heck breaks loose :lol:

    But on topic: George F. Will op-ed in today's Washington Post is about Conservatives being happier than Liberals, check it out.

    Comment by Cate— 2006/02/23 @ 04:23 PM — (Reply)

  13. I don't need an op-ed to tell me that. I got eyes.

    Comment by elmers brother— 2006/02/23 @ 06:10 PM — (Reply)

  14. Your truly is steering clear of the femi nazi issue. Who knows what I would say.

    Comment by A Conservative Realist— 2006/02/24 @ 09:04 AM — (Reply)

  15. Laughter is great.

    Comment by Felis— 2006/02/24 @ 04:02 PM — (Reply)

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