A Time To Laugh

Shows the ways in which humour can be recovered for religion. This book argues that religion is diminished when it fails to understand and embrace its own historical connection. Its chapters deal with topics ranging from humour as an expression of intimacy to humour as the maintenance of the soul.

God. He is the creator and giver of all emotions. In A Time to Laugh, a Time for Every Emotion Under the Sun, you will discover the true nature of God. You'll learn that it's alright to laugh. It's even alright to be silly at times and it's okay to be sad, happy, angry or mad. The important thing for us to remember is what we do with our emotions. While reading this book, you'll laugh, you'll cry and possibly tap into emotions you didn't realize you had. You will find a new connection between your heart and God's and you will begin to see yourself in a different light. You will also discover that- God laughs too In this book, author CL Lewis, a proud single mom and grandma, shares some of her funniest life stories that will tickle your funny bone! She tells a few heart-warming tales of woe from her own personal single mom struggles. CL reveals how God and His grace was the unseen power that helped her and her son overcome the toughest of times. Even though they had to face a brazen front-line of life's battles, God empowered them both to be victorious- not victims! For with God all things are possible . . .

The NIV is the world's best-selling modern translation, with over 150 million copies in print since its first full publication in 1978. This highly accurate and smooth-reading version of the Bible in modern English has the largest library of printed and electronic support material of any modern translation.

"An extension of the author's seminary course on humor in the Bible which draws on his command of Hebrew language and cultural subtleties to explore the ways humor was intentionally incorporated into scripture. The reader is guided through the stories of six biblical characters who did rather unexpected things"

The publication of the King James version of the Bible, translated between 1603 and 1611, coincided with an extraordinary flowering of English literature and is universally acknowledged as the greatest influence on English-language literature in history. Now, world-class literary writers introduce the book of the King James Bible in a series of beautifully designed, small-format volumes. The introducers' passionate, provocative, and personal engagements with the spirituality and the language of the text make the Bible come alive as a stunning work of literature and remind us of its overwhelming contemporary relevance.

Born out of the experiences of hundreds of thousands of women who Raechel and Amanda have walked alongside as they walk with the Lord, She Reads Truth is the message that will help you understand the place of God's Word in your life.

A grandchild’s observation, “Mom-mom, your belly is squishy…” A memory that seems to be on permanent leave… A heart that needs monitoring… A sandwich generation who deals with stinky laundry on one end and toe fungus on the other. A body likened to a leaky tent… Friends and family that keep you laughing and leaking… It’s all part of becoming a quinquagenarian—that magical, problematic age between fifty and sixty. Strength and dignity are her clothing, and she laughs at the time to come. (Proverbs 31:25 ESV) Although Lisa J. Radcliff has not felt particularly strong or dignified as she entered the quinquagenarian season, she has found it to be a time to laugh. The inevitable effects of aging, coupled with her natural klutziness, friends who find humor in everything, and knowing God is sovereign allowed her to laugh through the ups and downs of this season of life. Now Lisa is sharing those funny moments of her fifties in a new devotional, A Time to Laugh. It is sure to provide a smile, if not a full-on belly laugh, along with spiritual encouragement. If you’re in that same season of life, you’ll find Lisa’s stories familiar and comforting. You are not alone in wondering what has happened to your memory or your flat stomach. Why not laugh about it together? The highlight of this season for Lisa is her grandchildren. They never disappoint in the things they say, keeping their mom-mom laughing. Their quotes are sprinkled throughout the book with some being turned into heartwarming cartoons. Grandparents will relate to their precious voices, and those awaiting the “grand” season will laugh at the possibilities to come. In A Time to Laugh, Lisa J. Radcliff shares the funny side of this season through true stories of her changing body and mind, the lessons learned in over fifty years, the shenanigans of family and friends, and the antics of kids and grandkids. Even with all the issues that come in the quinquagenarian season of life, it can also be “a time to laugh.”