Pastor’s Corner

Dear Friends of the Chapel,

Thank you to each of you who shared a joke or funny story with me this week. I had several already in my inbox Monday morning and a funny song too.

Have you laughed yet today? Laughter is a great thing to add to your prayer time and/or exercise time. It helps both the body and the soul!

Here is a story Billy Graham used to share:

Graham was trying to get to a post office in a small town, but not having much luck finding it. He asked a boy for directions. After getting directions, Graham invited the boy to come to his Crusade that evening.

“You can hear me telling everyone how to get to heaven,” he told the boy.

The boy responded, “I don’t think I’ll be there. You don’t even know your way to the post office.”

Graham’s humility and love of a good story, both added to the humor he shared in his life and preaching. We can sometimes choose to laugh, when others might cry, be frustrated, regretful, hateful or even bored. Laughter is a gift. One I hope you are savoring, especially this week.

Psalm 32:11 reads, “Be glad in the Lord, and rejoice, O righteous, and shout for joy, all you upright in heart!”

Looking forward to seeing you Sunday in person or online!

Doing Hope With You,
Pastor Donna

• Find a way to share a laugh with yourself, and, if possible, someone else, every day this week.
• Breath Prayer – Fill my heart with love and laughter.
• Read James 3:1-12 for next week.