Blessed Are Those Who Mourn
At the age of 62, my brother-in-law Bill got married. At the reception, his twin brother toasted the groom and mentioned Bill’s age. Bill’s brand…
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We’re So Sorry
When we get it wrong on Laugh Again, we make it right Have you ever told a story that you…
Worshipping Dog What do you worship? Here are a few a clues.
When I was a kid, you couldn’t buy a dog. They weren’t for sale. Farmers put ads in newspapers, “Dogs….
Clearing the Smoke
My uncle smoked everything. He puffed on cigars, pipes and cigarettes. He also puffed on staircases. In the year 2000,…
Back to Joy 3 radical, biblical ideas for the cynic
When I ask an audience how many have been doing too much laughing lately, the only ones who raise their…
Flaming proposal In the event of a fire, what would you take?
If you were given 30 seconds to take a few items before your house burned down, what would you grab?…
A Staple Diet Of perfect love and salads
My wife has been, without a doubt, a kind and compassionate woman. Until yesterday. Yesterday she set before me one…
Can’t Miss Thanksgiving Recipes Hilarious advice from child chefs
A little boy was asked to pray before Thanksgiving dinner. He squinted at the food and prayed, “Lord, I don’t…
Top Three Headshakers Lessons learned from crooks gone wild
I’ve engaged in some ill-advised activities through the years. Chewed tobacco, thinking, this will taste good. Dropped barbells on my…
Back in the Picture How grace can change a life
When the preacher William Willimon was ten he faithfully attended church membership class each Thursday. On Palm Sunday the bulletin…