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!

Words of Wisdom

“Perseverance is the hard work you do after you get tired of doing the hard work you already did.” — Newt Gingrich

 And now for the bonus …

The Wedding Singers

Donna was the organist for a wedding. She related a story about a previous wedding in which she and her husband Burk were participating, with her playing the organ and him singing. During rehearsal the audio man at the church asked them to sing and play so he could adjust volumes. They did not have the wedding music with them, so they began to perform one of the hymns they had practiced for church the previous week, He Touched Me. Just as they started, the preacher walked in and stopped, looking very surprised. He said he had never, ever heard that song chosen for a wedding before. The opening line of the hymn is, “Shackled by a heavy burden …”

THOUGHT TO REMEMBER: Remember friendship is a wise investment.