Download or read book Holy Humor written by Cal Samra and published by WaterBrook Press. This book was released on 1999-05 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: For more than a decade, the interdenominational Fellowship of Merry Christians has been publishing The Joyful Noiseletter, an award-winning newsletter filled with church life humor by some of the world's top comedians, humorists, clowns, and cartoonists. Now, the most snicker-spurring, laughter-inciting of those comical contributions are available in four uproarious collections: Holy Humor, More Holy Humor, Holy Hilarity, and More Holy Hilarity.Featuring work by such gifted cartoonists as The Family Circus creator, Bil Keane and B.C. creator, Johnny Hart, these collections by editors Cal and Rose Samra are a virtual treasury of good, clean, inspirational humor. Within each book's pages, readers will find enough rib-tickling jokes, uplifting anecdotes, one-liners, joyful Scripture references, inspiring stories, top ten lists, clean limericks, church cartoons, real-life "uh-ohs, " bulletin bloopers, misprints, and "jestimonials" from health professionals, chaplains, and patients to make them laugh from start to finish.Conveniently arranged by topic or month for easy use, each book is perfect for pastors, teachers, public speakers, and all who seek to fill our lives with God-inspired joy and holy laughter. Sure to add zest to sermons and speeches and bring much-needed joy to those who see laughter as the best medicine to help them face the challenges of life.
Download or read book More Holy Humor written by Cal Samra and published by WaterBrook Press. This book was released on 1999-05-18 with total page 210 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: For more than a decade, the interdenominational Fellowship of Merry Christians has been publishing The Joyful Noiseletter, an award-winning newsletter filled with church life humor. Sure to add zest and fun to any speech or sermon.
Download or read book More Holy Hilarity written by Cal Samra and published by Waterbrook Press. This book was released on 1999 with total page 226 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Effectively disproving any notion that Christians are relentlessly dour, melancholy, humorless, and joyless, these books from Cal and Rose Samra offer a rib-tickling treasury of Christian joy and humor. They're as ideally suited to individuals and families looking for a laugh as they are to pastors, speakers, and all those who seek to spice up their presentations - and their lives - with a few power-packed moments of Holy Humor. For more than a decade, the interdenominational Fellowship of Merry Christians has been publishing The Joyful Noiseletter, an award-winning newsletter filled with church life humor by some of the world's top comedians, humorists, clowns, and cartoonists. Now, the most snicker-spurring and laughter-inciting of these comical contributions are available in four uproarious trade paperback collections and four mini-giftbooks! Featuring cartoons by such gifted cartoonists as Bil Keane, creator of The Family Circus, and Johnny Hart, creator of B.C., these collections by editors Cal and Rose Samra are a virtual treasury of good, clean, inspirational humor. Within the pages of each book, readers will find enough knee-slapping jokes, uplifting anecdotes, zingy one-liners, joyful Scripture references, inspiring stories, top ten lists, clean limericks, church cartoons, real-life "uh-ohs," bulletin bloopers, and "jestimonials" from pastors, health professionals, chaplains, and patients to make them laugh from start to finish! Conveniently arranged by topic or month for easy use, each book is ideal for pastors, teachers, public speakers, and all who seek to fill their lives with God-inspired joy and holy laughter, to help them face the challenges of life.
Download or read book written by David Bruce and published by iUniverse. This book was released on 2006-06-01 with total page 133 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "Bride of The Funniest People in Religion and Families" contains such anecdotes as these: When Panamanian salsa singer Rubin Blades married Lisa Lebenzon, an Anglo (a white American not of Spanish descent) non-Spanish speaker, he asked her to learn Spanish so he could speak his native language at home. She finished in only seven months a Spanish course that normally took three years. Dr. Louis Finkelstein, chancellor of the Jewish Theological Seminary of America, kept a strictly kosher diet. While in Paris, he and a group of rabbis ate only in kosher restaurants. On leaving Paris, Dr. Finkelstein joked, "I can't understand all this fuss people make about French cooking. We have the same things at home." A Sufi teacher spoke about the virtue of patience. As he spoke, a scorpion stung his foot repeatedly. His followers eventually noticed the scorpion and asked the teacher why he had not moved his foot away from it. The teacher replied, "I was discussing the virtue of patience. I could hardly have spoken about patience without also setting an example of patience. I would have been ashamed before God."
Download or read book Laughter in a Time of Turmoil written by Richard P. Olson and published by Wipf and Stock Publishers. This book was released on 2012-04-11 with total page 188 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Here's a different angle on humor--it can be a spiritual practice, an expression of a theology of joy, hope, and grace. Humor is so valuable, for it offers self-care, healing, and renewal, precious gifts in times of pressure and tension. Olson begins by telling of three unforgettable friends who lived their lives with joy and zest--a practice that opened doors and aided their own sense of well-being. Playfully, he continues by exploring the known benefits of humor. Next considered is the amazing variety of humor in the Bible, a basic theology of a laughing God, and the caring ethic of humor that emerges from this theology. Finally, there is a discussion of how this practice of humor enriches worship, caregiving, and administration. Laughter in a Time of Turmoil draws to a close considering spiritual disciplines/practices and why humor belongs among these practices. Suggestions are then offered on how to grow in this spiritual practice. Discussion questions are provided for each chapter to help groups enjoy their conversations about the book. This book will help you think and laugh, or laugh and think (take your pick) and then be on your way rejoicing.
Download or read book Between the Covers A Revue of Books Related to Will Rogers written by Leland Wilson and published by Lulu.com. This book was released on 2017-01-16 with total page 736 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "Between the Covers, A Revue of Books Related to Will Rogers" is a bibliography of more than one thousand Rogers-related books including a summary and/or description of each book. This compilation covers works by Rogers, anthologies of articles about him, books concerning other individuals but which mention him, reference works, and even books on cooking and art. Users of this comprehensive work can turn to sections focused on the several identifications of the man: Native American, radio commentator, film actor, writer, aviation enthusiast, public speaker, stage performer, humorist, and philosopher.
Download or read book Humor for a Woman s Heart 2 written by Various and published by Simon and Schuster. This book was released on 2003-06 with total page 244 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The best-selling Humor for the Heart series has become a national favorite. This fourth book in the series, Humor for a Woman's Heart 2, is a second helping of the most popular book in the series. This humorous edition sees the lighter side of the joys, challenges, and adventures of being a woman in today's world. This series includes best-selling authors like Patsy Clairmont, Dr. James Dobson, Chonda Pierce, Martha Bolton, and many more. The humor in these hilarious books has the power to transform a down day into an optimistic adventure or an OK day into a celebration. These books are guaranteed to lift you above the mundane and give your heart a healthy dose of optimism and hope.
Download or read book OMG LOL written by Thomas C. Willadsen and published by Gemma. This book was released on 2012 with total page 94 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: While organizing a community interfaith Thanksgiving event, a pastor discovers that people of all religious traditions laugh in the same language.He explores the connections between faith and laughter, examining his own holy heritage in dialogue with followers of other faiths.The story culminates with Interfaith Laughter Night, with an open mike that encourages participants of all the faiths gathered to laugh with each other and at themselves.Come along on a journey of ecumenical silliness! "
Download or read book Healthy Habits for a Fit Family written by J. Ron Eaker and published by Revell. This book was released on 2011-02 with total page 256 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The fantastic, the supernatural, the poetic, and the macabre entwine in this incomparable culmination of storytelling. Imaginative stories of wit and intelligence weave through vivid landscapes that are alternately wondrous and terrifying. Bringing together major literary figures from the 19th and 20th centuries—from Alfred Lord Tennyson and Edith Wharton to Edgar Allan Poe and Oscar Wilde—these masters of English and American literature created unforgettable tales where goblins and imps comingle with humans from all walks of life. This deftly curated assemblage of notable classics and unexpected gems from the pre-Tolkien era will captivate and enchant readers. Forerunners of today's speculative fiction, these are the authors that changed the fantasy genre, forever.
Download or read book Ambushed written by James Earl Parker and published by Covenant Books, Inc.. This book was released on 2022-12-16 with total page 76 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "Help! I've been ambushed by old age, and I don't know what to do. My gait has slowed, my girth has expanded, and my get-up-and-go has run out of gas!" Such is the sentiment of many older adults who realize that their seventy-year warranty (Psalm 90:10) is running out and they face a future of concerns and uncertainties. Getting old and growing old are not the same. To get old, simply do nothing. The clock and the calendar will do all the work for you. But to grow old while maintaining and mastering a plan for ongoing purposefulness is a pursuit many have chosen to follow. Here is a look at the good, the bad, and the ugly of the aging process. We all must die, but we should seek ways to live well even in our waning years. A myriad of ways as to how to accomplish that goal are available to us, some of which are presented here.
Download or read book Fat Proof Your Family written by J. Ron Eaker and published by Fat proof Your Family. This book was released on 2007 with total page 228 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "A medical doctor addresses one of today's greatest health crises--unhealthy lifestyle choices. He provides families simple, practical, and livable plans for diet and exercise, including age-specific nutritional recommendations"--Provided by publisher.
Download or read book Holy Hilarity written by Cal Samra and published by Waterbrook Press. This book was released on 1999 with total page 228 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "From the best of The joyful noiseletter."--Cover.
Download or read book Religious Humor in Evangelical Christian and Mormon Culture written by Elisha McIntyre and published by Bloomsbury Publishing. This book was released on 2018-01-25 with total page 231 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Incorporating perspectives from religious studies, humor studies, cultural and film studies, and theology, as well as original data from textual analysis and the voices of religious comedians, this book critically analyses the experiences of believers who appreciate that their faith is not necessarily a barrier to their laughter. It is often thought that religion and humor are incompatible, but Religious Humor in Evangelical Christian and Mormon Culture shows that humor is not only a popular means of entertainment, but also a way in which an individual or community expresses their identity and values. Elisha McIntyre argues that believers embrace their sense of humor, actively producing and consciously consuming comic entertainment that reflects their own experiences. This process is not however without conflict. The book argues that there are specific characteristics that indicate a unique kind of humor that may be called 'religious humor'. Through an examination of religious humor found in stand-up comedy, television sitcoms, comedy film and satirical cartoons, and drawing on interview data, the book outlines the main considerations that Christians take into account when choosing their comedy entertainment. These include questions about ideology, blasphemy, taboos around the body, and the motives behind the joke.
Download or read book On the Way written by James J. Rawls and published by WestBow Press. This book was released on 2018-05-29 with total page 461 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: On the Way is a book of reflections on one man’s journey of faith. Its origins lie in the universal longing of humankind for something beyond ourselves, for something once present that has diminished with the passing of time. This presence now is sensed only fleetingly, yet the longing persists. The title of the book has a double meaning. On the Way refers to the journey of faith, our lifelong pilgrimage from God and to God. But it also points to the one who leads us on this journey, the one who says: “I am the way, and the truth, and the life.” On the Way is a collection of one hundred devotional readings, reminiscent of Spurgeon’s classic Morning and Evening Daily Readings and the Benedictine Lectio Divina. It is intended to stir within the reader some forward movement in their own journey of faith. What people are saying about On the Way: “James J. Rawls draws on wisdom from across the ages. Here he shares his ongoing conversation with these many voices within the framework of a deep personal and practical faith. This book is a great gift and blessing!” —The Rt. Rev. Barry L. Beisner, VII Bishop of the Episcopal Diocese of Northern California “This is a wonderful book—beautifully written, insightful, and filled with wisdom and warmth.” —Gil Bailie, founder of The Cornerstone Forum and author of God’s Gamble: The Gravitational Power of Crucified Love (2016) “James Rawls has a capacity for clarity of thought and graceful articulation that the reader will find fully present in these meditations. Savor, consume and digest them. Repeat again and again.” —The Rev. L. Ann Hallisey, D.Min., Professional Coach and Organization Consultant, former Dean of Students, Church Divinity School of the Pacific, Berkeley
Download or read book The Joyful Classroom written by Responsive Classroom and published by Center for Responsive Schools, Inc.. This book was released on 2016-03-16 with total page 210 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Students learn more—and with more joy—when lessons connect with their lives and interests while challenging them to stretch and grow. In this book, you'll find practical, ready-to-use strategies for creating active and exciting lessons. You'll learn about: Partnering and grouping students for optimum learning Using interactive learning structures such as Maître d' and Swap Meets to support active learning Incorporating acting, drawing, debating, and more into daily lessons while still meeting rigorous learning goals Infusing lessons with choices in what or how to learn to increase students ownership of their learning Incorporating student self-assessment tools to help children monitor and evaluate their own work and identify ways to improve their learning Filled with lesson plans, precise directions for interactive learning structures, planning guides, and more!
Download or read book The Funniest People in Sports and Neighborhoods written by David Bruce and published by Lulu.com. This book was released on 2006-11 with total page 239 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book contains such anecdotes as these: 1) Bob Zuppke coached the football Illini for years. In a discussion of football rules, someone described a play and asked whether the officials had made the right call. Before answering, however, Mr. Zuppke asked, "Which team made the foul-Illinois or the other one?" 2) At a Westminster Dog Show in Madison Square Garden, a woman was selling an expensive coat made for dogs. Saying "We want her dog to look as smart as madame," the saleslady held up a pink cocktail coat made out of embroidered silk with a lining of mohair. Sportswriter Robert Lipsyte asked her, "When would a dog wear that?" The saleslady replied, "After five o'clock." 3) Shannon Martin was six years old when she won an age-12-and-under roping contest, for which she was written up in the "Roping Sports News." Because she hadn't learned to read yet, she kept saying to her father, "Come on, Dad. Read it again."
Download or read book Abba written by Ronald J. Lavin and published by CSS Publishing. This book was released on 2002 with total page 104 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Lord's Prayer is the world's most well-known prayer -- yet because of its familiarity we often recite it by rote. This 8-session study helps you rediscover its spiritual power and depth. By using the term Abba, loosely translated as Daddy, to begin the prayer, Jesus tells us that the Ruler of the universe is not just our strong, dependable Father but also a compassionate and loving Daddy with whom we can have an affectionate, intimate relationship. Stimulating discussion questions and tips to assist small group leaders are included.
