Don't Stop Laughing Now!
Stories to Tickle Your Funny Bone and Strengthen Your Faith
Zondervan (Publisher)
Published on 27. December 2001
Book
Paperback/Softback
256 pages
978-0-310-23996-3 (ISBN)
Description
The best of the best-stories, one-liners, and jokes from some of today's funniest Christian speakers and best-selling writers This new book, like its best-selling predecessors, is packed with the kind of smiles and smirks, chuckles and giggles that thousands of readers have come to love and expect. It includes some of the funniest stories from today's Christian writers like Barbara Johnson, John Ortberg, Mark Buchanan, Patsy Clairmont, Becky Freeman, Chonda Pierce, and more. Whether the topic is kids, marriage, pets, church, parenting, aging, or life's most embarrassing moments, the writers will help you keep life in perspective by revealing their own foibles, follies, and failings. Realizing that laughter and faith can go hand in hand, they offer real-life anecdotes that will keep your world in balance even-and especially-when life gets tough.
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Language
English
Place of publication
Grand Rapids
United States
Dimensions
Height: 216 mm
Width: 140 mm
Thickness: 15 mm
Weight
369 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-310-23996-3 (9780310239963)
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Ann Spangler is an award-winning author, whose books have helped millions to deepen their love and understanding of the Bible. Best known for works such as Praying the Names of God for 52 Weeks, Women of the Bible (co-authored with Jean Syswerda), and Sitting at the Feet of Rabbi Jesus (co-authored with Lois Tverberg), she helps men and women find fresh approaches to reading Scripture. With a mix of careful research and engaging writing, she brings the ancient world of the Bible to life in ways that are spiritually rich, practical, and deeply personal.
Shari MacDonald is the author of numerous Christian novels, coauthor of such titles as "The Creative Memories (R) Way", and compiler of several humor compilations, including "Humor for a Mom's Heart". She and her husband, live in Portland, Oregon with their twin sons.
Shari MacDonald is the author of numerous Christian novels, coauthor of such titles as "The Creative Memories (R) Way", and compiler of several humor compilations, including "Humor for a Mom's Heart". She and her husband, live in Portland, Oregon with their twin sons.
Content
Contents
Acknowledgments / 9
Preface / 11
Chapter One: Psst . . . Has Anyone Seen
a Table I Can Crawl Under?
Humbled by a Pine Tree by Stan Toler / 17
The Almond Joy Incident by Cathy Lee Phillips / 19
Icebreaker SOS by Sheri Rose Shepherd / 23
A Complete Ensemble by Torry Martin as told to Martha Bolton / 25
Awkward Situations by Becky Freeman with Ruthie Arnold / 26
Chapter Two: I'm Okay . . . You, I'm Not So Sure About
The Perfect Woman by Anonymous / 31
Adam's Bargain by Anonymous / 32
Read My Lips by Karen Scalf Linamen / 33
Women Tell What They Want in a Man by Anonymous / 35
They Need Help! by Thelma Wells / 37
The Loving Spouse by Anonymous / 39
Really Bad Day by Anonymous / 40
Steaming in the Southwest by Charlene Ann Baumbich / 41
Chapter Three: You Can't Kid a Kid
The Revised Nonstandard Bible by Richard Lederer / 49
Struck by Wimpiness by Anonymous / 53
Just Kidding Around by Various Authors / 54
Love Tips as Explained by Kids by Anonymous / 61
I'll Catch a Later Bus by Al Sanders / 65
Chapter Four: "Weird" Is a Two-Way Street
If You Could Read My Mind by G. Ron Darbee / 69
Celebrity Cover-Up by Martha Bolton / 74
Two Cannibals in Love by Charlene Ann Baumbich / 75
For 25 Years I Hated My Mop by Janice Crouse / 77
Wild Hares by Ken Davis / 80
High Adventure in the Garage by Charlene Ann Baumbich / 83
Pulling Strings by Patsy Clairmont / 86
Snore Warzzz by Nancy Kennedy / 87
No Batteries Required by Karen Scalf Linamen / 89
Chapter Five: Keeping Up (Strange) Appearances
Beauty for the Beast by Marti Attoun / 93
Nightmare on Perfect Street by Betty Smartt Carter / 95
I'm Surrounded by Teens with Uncommon Scents / 99
by Marti Attoun
Like Death Warmed Over by Becky Freeman with Ruthie Arnold / 101
Yo Quiero No Discount by Martha Bolton / 106
Chapter Six: Animal Antics:
Weird Humor from the Animal Kingdom
He's Baaaaaack! by Ken Davis / 111
When in Rome by Shari MacDonald / 112
The Perfect Song by Sue Buchanan / 113
Welcome to the Bat Cave by Nate Adams / 115
The Polite Parrot by Anonymous / 118
Chapter Seven: Body of Laughter
I Yam What I Yam by Martha Bolton / 121
Mommyrobics by Nancy Kennedy / 123
A Diet Prayer by Victor Buono / 126
Counting Fat Grams by Chonda Pierce / 128
Chapter Eight: Parenting, the Funniest Job of All
Lamentations of the Father by Ian Frazier / 135
Deck the Halls with Poison Ivy by G. Ron Darbee / 139
Surprise, Surprise! by Barbara Johnson / 143
Picky, Picky by Nancy Kennedy / 146
The Great Toaster Tart Conspiracy by Randy Frame / 148
Chapter Nine: Real Men Do Laugh
Dental Advice by Mark Lowry / 153
How to Have a Relationship with a Guy by Dave Barry / 155
Airplane Babies by Mark Lowry / 158
Mr. Mom by James R. Judge, M.D. / 160
Chapter Ten: Hey, Moms Are Fun Too!
Help! I've Got TMS! by Nancy Kennedy / 167
Mama's On Hold by Mark Lowry / 169
Hello by Patsy Clairmont / 171
And Her Husband Thought He Had a Stressful Job / 173
by Phil Callaway
Free at Last? by Pamela Shires Sneddon / 174
Chapter Eleven: Seize the Moment . . . for Laughter
I Dare You by Luci Swindoll / 179
Did I See That? by Marilyn Meberg / 181
Garth and Pat by Chonda Pierce / 183
You Drive Me Crazy by Marilyn Meberg / 185
Playful People
by Marilyn Meberg / 188
Chapter Twelve: Hee, Hee, Hee . . . All the Way Home
Hey, Good Lookin', Whatcha Got Burnin'? by Becky Freeman / 193
Young Love Turns Daughter into Teen Cleaning Machine / 195
by Marti Attoun
Household Skullduggery by Renae Bottom / 197
Home Beautiful by Marsha Crockett / 200
The Fashion Plate on My Front Yard by Marti Attoun / 202
Chapter Thirteen: A Woman's Place Is . . . Laughing
PMS: Psychotic Mood Swings by Kathy Peel / 207
Mixed Blessings by Anonymous / 210
A Fun Day Composting with Martha Stewart / 211
by Chonda Pierce
Never Underestimate the Power of an Imperfect Woman / 215
by Karen Scalf Linamen
That Old Sew-and-Sew by Marilyn Meberg / 218
Chapter Fourteen: Life Is Unpredictable, but God Is Good
God's Timing by Brennan Manning / 223
I Could Lose Myself in Tho
Acknowledgments / 9
Preface / 11
Chapter One: Psst . . . Has Anyone Seen
a Table I Can Crawl Under?
Humbled by a Pine Tree by Stan Toler / 17
The Almond Joy Incident by Cathy Lee Phillips / 19
Icebreaker SOS by Sheri Rose Shepherd / 23
A Complete Ensemble by Torry Martin as told to Martha Bolton / 25
Awkward Situations by Becky Freeman with Ruthie Arnold / 26
Chapter Two: I'm Okay . . . You, I'm Not So Sure About
The Perfect Woman by Anonymous / 31
Adam's Bargain by Anonymous / 32
Read My Lips by Karen Scalf Linamen / 33
Women Tell What They Want in a Man by Anonymous / 35
They Need Help! by Thelma Wells / 37
The Loving Spouse by Anonymous / 39
Really Bad Day by Anonymous / 40
Steaming in the Southwest by Charlene Ann Baumbich / 41
Chapter Three: You Can't Kid a Kid
The Revised Nonstandard Bible by Richard Lederer / 49
Struck by Wimpiness by Anonymous / 53
Just Kidding Around by Various Authors / 54
Love Tips as Explained by Kids by Anonymous / 61
I'll Catch a Later Bus by Al Sanders / 65
Chapter Four: "Weird" Is a Two-Way Street
If You Could Read My Mind by G. Ron Darbee / 69
Celebrity Cover-Up by Martha Bolton / 74
Two Cannibals in Love by Charlene Ann Baumbich / 75
For 25 Years I Hated My Mop by Janice Crouse / 77
Wild Hares by Ken Davis / 80
High Adventure in the Garage by Charlene Ann Baumbich / 83
Pulling Strings by Patsy Clairmont / 86
Snore Warzzz by Nancy Kennedy / 87
No Batteries Required by Karen Scalf Linamen / 89
Chapter Five: Keeping Up (Strange) Appearances
Beauty for the Beast by Marti Attoun / 93
Nightmare on Perfect Street by Betty Smartt Carter / 95
I'm Surrounded by Teens with Uncommon Scents / 99
by Marti Attoun
Like Death Warmed Over by Becky Freeman with Ruthie Arnold / 101
Yo Quiero No Discount by Martha Bolton / 106
Chapter Six: Animal Antics:
Weird Humor from the Animal Kingdom
He's Baaaaaack! by Ken Davis / 111
When in Rome by Shari MacDonald / 112
The Perfect Song by Sue Buchanan / 113
Welcome to the Bat Cave by Nate Adams / 115
The Polite Parrot by Anonymous / 118
Chapter Seven: Body of Laughter
I Yam What I Yam by Martha Bolton / 121
Mommyrobics by Nancy Kennedy / 123
A Diet Prayer by Victor Buono / 126
Counting Fat Grams by Chonda Pierce / 128
Chapter Eight: Parenting, the Funniest Job of All
Lamentations of the Father by Ian Frazier / 135
Deck the Halls with Poison Ivy by G. Ron Darbee / 139
Surprise, Surprise! by Barbara Johnson / 143
Picky, Picky by Nancy Kennedy / 146
The Great Toaster Tart Conspiracy by Randy Frame / 148
Chapter Nine: Real Men Do Laugh
Dental Advice by Mark Lowry / 153
How to Have a Relationship with a Guy by Dave Barry / 155
Airplane Babies by Mark Lowry / 158
Mr. Mom by James R. Judge, M.D. / 160
Chapter Ten: Hey, Moms Are Fun Too!
Help! I've Got TMS! by Nancy Kennedy / 167
Mama's On Hold by Mark Lowry / 169
Hello by Patsy Clairmont / 171
And Her Husband Thought He Had a Stressful Job / 173
by Phil Callaway
Free at Last? by Pamela Shires Sneddon / 174
Chapter Eleven: Seize the Moment . . . for Laughter
I Dare You by Luci Swindoll / 179
Did I See That? by Marilyn Meberg / 181
Garth and Pat by Chonda Pierce / 183
You Drive Me Crazy by Marilyn Meberg / 185
Playful People
by Marilyn Meberg / 188
Chapter Twelve: Hee, Hee, Hee . . . All the Way Home
Hey, Good Lookin', Whatcha Got Burnin'? by Becky Freeman / 193
Young Love Turns Daughter into Teen Cleaning Machine / 195
by Marti Attoun
Household Skullduggery by Renae Bottom / 197
Home Beautiful by Marsha Crockett / 200
The Fashion Plate on My Front Yard by Marti Attoun / 202
Chapter Thirteen: A Woman's Place Is . . . Laughing
PMS: Psychotic Mood Swings by Kathy Peel / 207
Mixed Blessings by Anonymous / 210
A Fun Day Composting with Martha Stewart / 211
by Chonda Pierce
Never Underestimate the Power of an Imperfect Woman / 215
by Karen Scalf Linamen
That Old Sew-and-Sew by Marilyn Meberg / 218
Chapter Fourteen: Life Is Unpredictable, but God Is Good
God's Timing by Brennan Manning / 223
I Could Lose Myself in Tho