One of the misconceptions about being a Christian is non-Christians think we don’t know how to have fun or have a sense of humor. Trust me, if the Big Guy can have a sense of humor when it comes to dealing with us mere mortals, so can we.

The difference for Christians is we don’t have to debase ourselves or others to generate a smile. Laughter at life or ourselves is a gift from God.

So, let’s smile a little!

The Commandment

A Sunday school teacher was discussing the Ten Commandments with her five and six year olds. After explaining the commandment to “honor thy father and thy mother,” she asked “Is there a commandment that teaches us how to treat our brothers and sisters?” Without missing a beat one little boy answered, “Thou shall not kill.”

And now for the bonus …

Kids’ Letters To God

“In Sunday School they told us what you do. Who does it when you are on vacation?” — Jane

“Instead of letting people die and having to make new ones, why don’t you just keep the ones you got now?” — Jane

“Who draws the lines around the countries?” — Nan

“I went to this wedding and they kissed right in church. Is that okay?” — Neil

“What does it mean you are a jealous God? I thought you had everything.” — Jane

“Did you really mean do unto others as they do unto you, because if you did then I’m going to fix my brother.” — Darla

“Why is Sunday School on Sunday? I thought it was supposed to be our day of rest.” — Tom L.

THOUGHT TO REMEMBER: Don’t take things too seriously.