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.
It’s time for some Midweek Mirth to help us get through this a virus shutdown, so let’s smile a little!
Quarantine Briefs
Overslept this morning. Was late getting to the living room.
I used to spin toilet paper like I was on Wheel of Fortune. Now I turn it like I’m cracking a safe.
Reminder: 9 pm is the time to remove your day pajamas and put your night pajamas on.
I told my wife how thankful I was to have someone I enjoyed being quarantined with. She said, “Must be nice.”
If you get an e-mail that says “Find out what everyone is talking about in 2020” don’t open it — it’s a virus.
If you need 144 rolls of toilet paper for a 14-day quarantine you probably should have been seeing a doctor long before COVID-19.
Diary for Day 2 without sports: “Found a young lady sitting on my couch yesterday. Apparently she’s my wife. She seems nice.”
And now for the bonus …
The “Q” Diet
“I’m sorry, sir, but we’ve determined you have a highly contagious, deadly virus. You’ll need to be kept in quarantine and fed a diet of pancakes.”
“Oh, no, that’s horrible news, doctor,” the man said. “But will the pancakes really be able to help me get better?”
The doctor looked at him and said, “No, that’s just the only thing we can slide under the door.”
THOUGHT TO REMEMBER: A smile starts on the lips, a grin spreads to the eyes, a chuckle comes from the belly; but a good laugh bursts forth from the soul, overflows, and bubbles all around. — Carolyn Birmingham
If you remember I had this crazy idea last year to do little traveling in 2020. I was planning a year long tour along the Route 1/Atlantic Coast from Key West, FL, to Fort Kent, ME. My thought was to spend a few days at select sites on the route, capturing the ambience of each locale and capping each visit with a live broadcast featuring fellow authors I was sure I would meet along the way. The plan was to have face time with my writing buddies as we reflect on the writing process, share helpful writing tips and ideas, and promote our books.
I may do a dry run through Facebook Live — no interaction except comments — before actually launching. I might even do it Fountain Square. I’ll keep you posted.
Long ago in a small, far away village, there was a place known as the House of 1,000 Mirrors.
I find the word “hear” fascinating.
I hear Him by Pressing Forward in Service. Hearing Him and receiving inspiration typically occur when I am following Him and acting in accordance with what He has instructed me to do. For example, I find as I am ministering to an individual, I more readily recognize inspired thoughts and feelings about the needs of that particular person. Acting in accordance with the teachings of the Lord Jesus Christ is an expression of our faith in Him, and pressing forward in service is an invitation to receive inspiration.
Even in a busy, fast-paced world, where many voices beckon for our attention, I can “be still,” and “Hear Him.” As I strive to hear His voice in the scriptures, as I pray sincerely — not just saying prayers, but praying with a sincere heart and real intent — then according to the Lord’s will and timing I can be blessed in marvelous ways.
We also sometimes might feel unworthy or wonder, “was that just me or was that the spirit of the Lord?” “Was that an impression from the Holy Ghost?”
Elder David Bednar was ordained and set apart as a member of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints Oct. 7, 2004. Prior to his call to the Quorum of the Twelve, Elder Bednar served as an Area Seventy, Area Authority Seventy, Regional Representative, twice as a stake president, and as a bishop. Elder Bednar was born June 15, 1952, in Oakland, CA. He served as a full-time missionary in Southern Germany and then attended Brigham Young University, where he received a bachelor’s degree and a master’s degree. He also received a doctoral degree in organizational behavior from Purdue University. After completing his education, Elder Bednar was a professor of business management at Texas Tech University and the University of Arkansas. He then served as the president of Brigham Young University-Idaho (formerly Ricks College) from 1997-2004. Elder Bednar married Susan Kae (Robinson) in the Salt Lake Temple March 20, 1975, and they are the parents of three sons.
This week, let’s remember we celebrate the Empty Tomb. Our world is currently being battered and torn with the coronavirus pandemic. But we know through that Empty Tomb, Christ defeats all evil – illness, death, and even Satan himself.
Patricia starts us off today with some praise! “My son is free from drug addiction after praying for years! Praise the Lord Jesus!”
Dave tested positive for covid-19. With an underlying severe heart condition his risks are significantly higher and he’s been living the last couple of years under a cloud — a dark cloud — dealing with the death of his longtime companion, his son’s deployment to Afghanistan, betrayal in another relationship, a very serious auto accident, and, of course, his declining heart health issues. He needs prayer — lots of prayer — as he battles his biggest challenge: loss of hope.
Lucas just got rocked with the news of having leukemia. Twenty years old and by himself in a hospital. Please pray for him and the family.
Howard has cancer and doctors have given him about a week to live. Please pray for him.
Karen has a torn medial meniscus and will require surgery as soon as she can get it done. She also has an 8 cm mass in the left abdomen that will have to be removed and biopsied this summer. She noted the family is getting through this trying season with a lot of faith and prayers.
Prayers for Cathie who has shingles. The pain is pretty intense and is making it difficult for her to do normal things, especially sleeping.
Keep your joys and concerns coming. They have been and will be included during my prayer time and I trust they will be on your lips as well as you approach the altar. All it takes is a couple of keystrokes under the “Contact Me” button on the top bar {or to the right if you’re not a follower yet}. I hope it becomes your best friend as you navigate around the site so we can all be viable prayer warriors. You can also comment or reach me at 
Our facilitator, Kate Motaung shared the prompt — this week PERSPECTIVE — with the FMF crew last night to expand and embellish. And, of course, we meet and greet at her place (in the Community section at 
After our Twitter party last night, the thought struck me the success of this writing group is precisely because we all come to it with our own perspective. Our individual world is flavored by our past, our relationships, our common goals, our divergent experiences, our uniqueness, balanced against our sameness.
My son and I were invited to dinner at a friend’s {socially distant on the deck}. When we got there music was playing. Ange asked if it was too loud or if she should change the 70-80s rock playlist.
Thanks to SmartPhone apps like I Heart Radio, Pandora, radioPup and TuneIn Radio I can — and often do — listen in the car, especially while traveling. On my most recent trip from Ohio to Kentucky, I had someone on the other side of the gas pump completely confused because I was listening to an Idaho station complete with Coeur d’Alene weather.
What about you? What have you read recently? What are you reading now or planning to read? How is your writing going? Are you artistically stale or artistically energized? {not limited to writers, but all artists.} How much progress have you made on your WIPs? Do you have any novel marketing strategies or these challenging times? Have you received any new reviews? Have you shared any reviews on Goodreads or Amazon or with the author him/herself?
The Light 