With Cheekiness and Fawning Excitement, Comedians Meet Pope Francis
Despite their cultural and religious differences, a rowdy pack of more than 100 comedians from around the world embraced the ‘warmth and openness’ they experienced.
Of Messages and Memes
Contributing writer Sarah Blackwell examines how the technology that rests at our fingertips can be used as a spiritual practice. After all, many of us only made it through the isolation of the pandemic because of some well-timed memes on group chats.
Family, Faith, & Humor Recalled as Babs Baugh Laid to Rest
Barbara Nell “Babs” Baugh as she was laid to rest in Houston, Texas on Saturday (June 20) in a service officiated by Garrett Vickrey, senior pastor at Woodland Baptist Church in San Antonio, Texas; Daniel Vestal, former executive coordinator of the Cooperative Baptist Fellowship; and
Temporary Tattoos & Bible Memorization
I always tell people I’m terrible at memorizing things. But that’s not the whole truth. I used to be great at memorizing all kinds of things growing up. But as I’ve gotten older, I struggle.
Too Many People Think Satirical News Is Real
(The Conversation) — Over the last several months, the authors have surveyed Americans’ beliefs about dozens of high-profile political issues and discovered that many of the false stories weren’t trying to intentionally deceive readers; they came from satirical sites, and many people seemed to believe
Checking for Ticks … and Truth
A few years ago, I shared with my young son that I had found a tick in my underwear in the middle of the night. I was totally freaked out. His face looked shocked and he was silent for several moments. Then he gave me
Most Likely To…
In high school, I desperately wanted to win a “most likely to” award. They were student nominated and voted, which meant they were a really big deal. It didn’t matter the category. I wanted my name on that list!
Greene County association brighen Joplin pastors’ day with humor, hugs
Humor can help ease tension, wipe away some stress and make a person feel better, even in the middle of tragedy. Greene County Baptist Association churches found a way to open that release to Spring River Baptist Association pastors still helping Joplin residents recover from
Humor an important spiritual practice, theologian asserts
Humor doesn’t show up on any spiritual practice list. But Richard Olson hopes to make that happen. “Humor is a very important spiritual practice, especially for those under stress and turmoil,” he said.
Grieving comic says humor, like hope, springs eternal
Jinny Henson is heading back to the comedy circuit with a major event April 24 in Pearland, and an August date in Monroe, La., for the first time since her daughter's death at age 12 from injuries received in a tragic church bus accident last