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.

Here’s this week’s edition of Midweek Mirth  … so let’s smile a little!

Sad But True

A little before Thanksgiving, a teacher asked the children in her class about the upcoming holiday. She thought it might be effective to inch toward its meaning by having them playfully correct some wrong statements.

“Now let me think,” she began. “Thanksgiving. That’s the day when we think about all the stuff we have. And how we want more things than anybody else has. And how we don’t care about anybody but ourselves. And …”

“No!” the preschool kids were starting to chorus! “No-o-o!”

Then one little guy looked up and said, “That’s not Thanksgiving. That’s Christmas!”

 … and now for the bonus …

From Personal Experience …

The five-second rule for food dropped on the floor doesn’t work if you have a two-second dog.

THOUGHT TO REMEMBER: Even the gods love jokes. — Plato