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God certainly gave us humor together with all of our other gifts. Our Father has a great sense of humor himself. In Isaiah 44:8 He asks:

“Is there a God beside me?”

And in a kind of dry British humor He answers Himself and says:

“yea, there is no God; I know not any.”

Well, if the God of the entire universe does not know of any other God besides Himself, then we can rest assured that He is the only one!

Happiness and laughter are also good medicine for healing:

Proverbs 17:22 – A merry heart doeth good [like] a medicine: but a broken spirit drieth the bones.

Here are several verses from scripture about laughing:

Proverbs 17:22 – A merry heart doeth good [like] a medicine: but a broken spirit drieth the bones.

Job 8:21 – Till he fill thy mouth with laughing, and thy lips with rejoicing.

Psalms 126:2 – Then was our mouth filled with laughter, and our tongue with singing: then said they among the heathen, The LORD hath done great things for them.

Ecclesiastes 3:4 – A time to weep, and a time to laugh; a time to mourn, and a time to dance;

Luke 6:21 – Blessed [are ye] that hunger now: for ye shall be filled. Blessed [are ye] that weep now: for ye shall laugh.

James 5:13 – Is any among you afflicted? let him pray. Is any merry? let him sing psalms.

Proverbs 15:15 – All the days of the afflicted [are] evil: but he that is of a merry heart [hath] a continual feast.

Proverbs 14:13 – Even in laughter the heart is sorrowful; and the end of that mirth [is] heaviness.

Psalms 2:4 – He that sitteth in the heavens shall laugh: the Lord shall have them in derision.

Psalms 37:13 – The Lord shall laugh at him: for he seeth that his day is coming.

Genesis 21:6 – And Sarah said, God hath made me to laugh, [so that] all that hear will laugh with me.

Psalms 59:8 – But thou, O LORD, shalt laugh at them; thou shalt have all the heathen in derision.

Psalms 126:2 – Then was our mouth filled with laughter, and our tongue with singing: then said they among the heathen, The LORD hath done great things for them.

Job 8:21 – Till he fill thy mouth with laughing, and thy lips with rejoicing.

Ecclesiastes 3:4 – A time to weep, and a time to laugh; a time to mourn, and a time to dance;

Proverbs 15:13 – A merry heart maketh a cheerful countenance: but by sorrow of the heart the spirit is broken.

Genesis 21:6 – And Sarah said, God hath made me to laugh, [so that] all that hear will laugh with me.

Psalms 2:4 – He that sitteth in the heavens shall laugh: the Lord shall have them in derision.

Psalms 32:11 – Be glad in the LORD, and rejoice, ye righteous: and shout for joy, all [ye that are] upright in heart.

Proverbs 14:13 – Even in laughter the heart is sorrowful; and the end of that mirth [is] heaviness.

Ephesians 5:4 – Neither filthiness, nor foolish talking, nor jesting, which are not convenient: but rather giving of thanks.

Psalms 16:11 – Thou wilt shew me the path of life: in thy presence [is] fulness of joy; at thy right hand [there are] pleasures for evermore.

Psalms 16:8-11 – I have set the LORD always before me: because [he is] at my right hand, I shall not be moved.   (Read More…)

Psalms 4:7 – Thou hast put gladness in my heart, more than in the time [that] their corn and their wine increased.

Psalms 37:13 – The Lord shall laugh at him: for he seeth that his day is coming.

Philippians 4:4 – Rejoice in the Lord alway: [and] again I say, Rejoice.

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They Said THIS In the Church Bulletin?  

Heavens to Betsy! When you’re spreading God’s word, it’s important to pay attention to commas and spelling and proper phrasing. If you don’t, you may end up saying something other than what you really intended. And sometimes the result can be scandalous–or just funny as all get out. The following are excerpts from church bulletins nationwide. Preach it! –The sermon this morning: “Jesus Walks On the Water.” The sermon tonight: “Searching For Jesus.” –At the evening service tonight, the sermon topic will be “What Is Hell?” Come early and listen to our choir practice. Suffer the little children –Our youth basketball team is back in action Wednesday at 8 p.m. in the recreation hall. Come out and watch us kill Christ the King. –For those of you who have children and don’t know it, we have a nursery downstairs. –Sunday School: Children will be led in sinning and Bible study. The Power of Prayer –Remember in prayer the many who are sick of our community. Smile at someone who is hard to love. Say “Hell” to someone who doesn’t care much about you. –Don’t let worry kill you. Let the church help. –Remember in prayer the many who are sick of our church and community. After the worship service… –This evening at 7 p.m. there will be a hymn sing in the park across from the church. Bring a blanket and come prepared to sin. –Bertha Belch, a missionary from Africa, will be speaking tonight at Calvary Methodist. Come hear Bertha Belch all the way from Africa. Ladies, Ladies –The ladies of the church have cast off clothing of every kind. They may be seen in the basement on Friday afternoon. –Ladies, don’t forget the rummage sale. It’s a chance to get rid of those things not worth keeping around the house. Don’t forget your husbands.  –Ladies’ Bible Study will be held Thursday at 10 a.m. All ladies are invited to lunch in the Fellowship Hall after the B.S. is done. –The pastor would appreciate it if the ladies of the congregation would lend him their electric girdles for the pancake breakfast next Sunday. Which Door Do I Use? –The Low Self-Esteem Support Group will meet Thursday at 7 p.m. Please use the back door. –Weight Watchers will meet at 7 p.m. at the First Presbyterian Church. Please use large double door at the side entrance. No Good Deed Will Go Unpunished –Scouts are saving aluminum cans, bottles, and other items to be recycled. Proceeds will be used to cripple children. –Please place your donation in the envelope along with the deceased person you want remembered. How Much Money Should I Give? –The associate minister unveiled the church’s new tithing campaign slogan last Sunday: “I Upped My Pledge – Up Yours.”

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