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® 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.

• ContentsPreface / 11Chapter One: If Image Were Everything, We’d Be in Big TroubleWild Mama by Rachael Phillips / 15Maybe They’re Just Young at Heart by David L. Reese / 17The Truth Hurts by Various Authors / 18Adorable, Schmorable! by Julie Ann Barnhill / 19Oh, Baby! by Rachael Phillips / 22“Pledging” Her Love by Michele Howe / 24The Spitting Preacher by Mark Lowry / 25People in Glass Houses... by Connie Pettersen / 27Chapter Two: Church ChucklesI Just Dropped Back In to Mention One Last Thing / 31by Brandon MoodyBulletin Bloopers by Anonymous / 32Fuel for Faith by Dan Clark / 34To Tell the Truth by Gracie Malone / 35Distracted by Mark Buchanan / 36What Do They Say When They’re Playing “House”? / 37by Kathleen EakinWe’re More Divided Than We Thought by Anonymous / 38Church Feuds by Anonymous / 39Laughter Isn’t the Only Thing That’s Contagious / 40by Clara NullWe Thought It Was the Holy Spirit by Harry Grob / 41“Dear Lord...” by Anonymous / 42Chapter Three: Fun with Furry and Feathered(Even Scaly and Creepy) FriendsKitty Flight by Anonymous / 45Where Did Mama Go? by Karen Scalf Linamen / 46Dogs and Cats by Anonymous / 49The Well by Anonymous / 51Rules for Cats by Anonymous / 52Unwelcome Guests by Mark Buchanan / 54The Difference between Dogs and Cats by John Ortberg / 57Dead Duck by John William Smith / 58Chapter Four: Just for Kicks and GigglesFunny Bumper Stickers by Anonymous / 63Speeding by Anonymous / 64How to Get Time Off from Work by Anonymous / 66Insurance Claims --- Short Responses by Anonymous / 67Kids and Science by Anonymous / 68Things You’d Rather Not Hear During Surgery / 69by AnonymousTrue Comments from Actual Employee Performance Reviews / 70by AnonymousChapter Five: The Mind Is a Terrible Thing to Waste“Mentalpause” by Mary Pierce / 73He Could Have Just Said, “And Now, Ladies, Praise . . .” / 79by John OrtbergA Gentle Answer by Marsha Marks / 81Living at Geriatric Junction by Barbara Johnson / 82Prayers of a Passenger by Barbara Johnson / 85Chapter Six: It’s All in How You Look at It (and Laugh at It)Deception in the Perception by Gwendolyn Mitchell Diaz / 89Let’s Face It by Marilyn Meberg / 91Don’t Push the Button by Patsy Clairmont / 93Truck-Stop Rose by Chonda Pierce / 94Plane Perception by Dan Clark / 97If You’re Happy and You Know It...by Barbara Johnson / 98Ghost Story by Anonymous / 99Chapter Seven: Kid StuffThe Toddler’s Diet by Anonymous / 103Things I’ve Learned from My Children by Anonymous / 105Keeping Her Focus by Arnell Arntessoni / 107Alterations by Hester Jones / 108When Laughter Stings by Mark Twain / 109Are We There Yet? by Martha Bolton / 111Labor Intensive by Shirley Clutter / 113It’s Been an Even Busier Week Than He Thought / 114by Stella Ward WhitlockSide by Side by Sharon K. / 115Church Kids by Various Authors / 116Chapter Eight: Dad’s a Hoot!Laughing Matters by Phil Callaway / 121The Car of My Schemes by Dave Meurer / 122While You Were Away by Anonymous / 125Alien Impostor Boys by Dave Meurer / 126Like Father, Like Son by Reverend Ronald B. Hughes / 130What a Character! by Dave Meurer / 131Easy-to-Clobber by John Ortberg / 133Too Many Questions by Brenda Nixon / 134Chapter Nine: Mom’s Always Good for a LaughPick Your Battles . . . Veeery Carefully by Julie Ann Barnhill / 137A Mother-Mortification Moment by Marti Attoun / 138Sprinkles of Grace by Carol Kuykendall / 140Heir-Conditioning by Barbara Johnson / 142Check, Please! by Marti Attoun / 144The Strong-Willed Mother by Kim Wier / 146Attention, Children: The Bathroom Door Is Closed! / 148by Becky FreemanInjured Innocence by Mark Twain / 149A Mother Can’t Help Worrying by Mark Twain / 150Chapter Ten: Adventures in MatrimonyNuptial Humor by Various Authors / 153Mom’s Last Laugh by Robin Lee Shope / 157Get on Your Trike and Ride by Ken Davis / 159Chapter Eleven: Laughter: The Secret to a Good MarriageOops! by William Ritner / 163She’s

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® 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.

• ContentsPreface / 11Chapter One: If Image Were Everything, We’d Be in Big TroubleWild Mama by Rachael Phillips / 15Maybe They’re Just Young at Heart by David L. Reese / 17The Truth Hurts by Various Authors / 18Adorable, Schmorable! by Julie Ann Barnhill / 19Oh, Baby! by Rachael Phillips / 22“Pledging” Her Love by Michele Howe / 24The Spitting Preacher by Mark Lowry / 25People in Glass Houses... by Connie Pettersen / 27Chapter Two: Church ChucklesI Just Dropped Back In to Mention One Last Thing / 31by Brandon MoodyBulletin Bloopers by Anonymous / 32Fuel for Faith by Dan Clark / 34To Tell the Truth by Gracie Malone / 35Distracted by Mark Buchanan / 36What Do They Say When They’re Playing “House”? / 37by Kathleen EakinWe’re More Divided Than We Thought by Anonymous / 38Church Feuds by Anonymous / 39Laughter Isn’t the Only Thing That’s Contagious / 40by Clara NullWe Thought It Was the Holy Spirit by Harry Grob / 41“Dear Lord...” by Anonymous / 42Chapter Three: Fun with Furry and Feathered(Even Scaly and Creepy) FriendsKitty Flight by Anonymous / 45Where Did Mama Go? by Karen Scalf Linamen / 46Dogs and Cats by Anonymous / 49The Well by Anonymous / 51Rules for Cats by Anonymous / 52Unwelcome Guests by Mark Buchanan / 54The Difference between Dogs and Cats by John Ortberg / 57Dead Duck by John William Smith / 58Chapter Four: Just for Kicks and GigglesFunny Bumper Stickers by Anonymous / 63Speeding by Anonymous / 64How to Get Time Off from Work by Anonymous / 66Insurance Claims --- Short Responses by Anonymous / 67Kids and Science by Anonymous / 68Things You’d Rather Not Hear During Surgery / 69by AnonymousTrue Comments from Actual Employee Performance Reviews / 70by AnonymousChapter Five: The Mind Is a Terrible Thing to Waste“Mentalpause” by Mary Pierce / 73He Could Have Just Said, “And Now, Ladies, Praise . . .” / 79by John OrtbergA Gentle Answer by Marsha Marks / 81Living at Geriatric Junction by Barbara Johnson / 82Prayers of a Passenger by Barbara Johnson / 85Chapter Six: It’s All in How You Look at It (and Laugh at It)Deception in the Perception by Gwendolyn Mitchell Diaz / 89Let’s Face It by Marilyn Meberg / 91Don’t Push the Button by Patsy Clairmont / 93Truck-Stop Rose by Chonda Pierce / 94Plane Perception by Dan Clark / 97If You’re Happy and You Know It...by Barbara Johnson / 98Ghost Story by Anonymous / 99Chapter Seven: Kid StuffThe Toddler’s Diet by Anonymous / 103Things I’ve Learned from My Children by Anonymous / 105Keeping Her Focus by Arnell Arntessoni / 107Alterations by Hester Jones / 108When Laughter Stings by Mark Twain / 109Are We There Yet? by Martha Bolton / 111Labor Intensive by Shirley Clutter / 113It’s Been an Even Busier Week Than He Thought / 114by Stella Ward WhitlockSide by Side by Sharon K. / 115Church Kids by Various Authors / 116Chapter Eight: Dad’s a Hoot!Laughing Matters by Phil Callaway / 121The Car of My Schemes by Dave Meurer / 122While You Were Away by Anonymous / 125Alien Impostor Boys by Dave Meurer / 126Like Father, Like Son by Reverend Ronald B. Hughes / 130What a Character! by Dave Meurer / 131Easy-to-Clobber by John Ortberg / 133Too Many Questions by Brenda Nixon / 134Chapter Nine: Mom’s Always Good for a LaughPick Your Battles . . . Veeery Carefully by Julie Ann Barnhill / 137A Mother-Mortification Moment by Marti Attoun / 138Sprinkles of Grace by Carol Kuykendall / 140Heir-Conditioning by Barbara Johnson / 142Check, Please! by Marti Attoun / 144The Strong-Willed Mother by Kim Wier / 146Attention, Children: The Bathroom Door Is Closed! / 148by Becky FreemanInjured Innocence by Mark Twain / 149A Mother Can’t Help Worrying by Mark Twain / 150Chapter Ten: Adventures in MatrimonyNuptial Humor by Various Authors / 153Mom’s Last Laugh by Robin Lee Shope / 157Get on Your Trike and Ride by Ken Davis / 159Chapter Eleven: Laughter: The Secret to a Good MarriageOops! by William Ritner / 163She’s

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® 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.

• ContentsPreface / 11Chapter One: If Image Were Everything, We’d Be in Big TroubleWild Mama by Rachael Phillips / 15Maybe They’re Just Young at Heart by David L. Reese / 17The Truth Hurts by Various Authors / 18Adorable, Schmorable! by Julie Ann Barnhill / 19Oh, Baby! by Rachael Phillips / 22“Pledging” Her Love by Michele Howe / 24The Spitting Preacher by Mark Lowry / 25People in Glass Houses... by Connie Pettersen / 27Chapter Two: Church ChucklesI Just Dropped Back In to Mention One Last Thing / 31by Brandon MoodyBulletin Bloopers by Anonymous / 32Fuel for Faith by Dan Clark / 34To Tell the Truth by Gracie Malone / 35Distracted by Mark Buchanan / 36What Do They Say When They’re Playing “House”? / 37by Kathleen EakinWe’re More Divided Than We Thought by Anonymous / 38Church Feuds by Anonymous / 39Laughter Isn’t the Only Thing That’s Contagious / 40by Clara NullWe Thought It Was the Holy Spirit by Harry Grob / 41“Dear Lord...” by Anonymous / 42Chapter Three: Fun with Furry and Feathered(Even Scaly and Creepy) FriendsKitty Flight by Anonymous / 45Where Did Mama Go? by Karen Scalf Linamen / 46Dogs and Cats by Anonymous / 49The Well by Anonymous / 51Rules for Cats by Anonymous / 52Unwelcome Guests by Mark Buchanan / 54The Difference between Dogs and Cats by John Ortberg / 57Dead Duck by John William Smith / 58Chapter Four: Just for Kicks and GigglesFunny Bumper Stickers by Anonymous / 63Speeding by Anonymous / 64How to Get Time Off from Work by Anonymous / 66Insurance Claims --- Short Responses by Anonymous / 67Kids and Science by Anonymous / 68Things You’d Rather Not Hear During Surgery / 69by AnonymousTrue Comments from Actual Employee Performance Reviews / 70by AnonymousChapter Five: The Mind Is a Terrible Thing to Waste“Mentalpause” by Mary Pierce / 73He Could Have Just Said, “And Now, Ladies, Praise . . .” / 79by John OrtbergA Gentle Answer by Marsha Marks / 81Living at Geriatric Junction by Barbara Johnson / 82Prayers of a Passenger by Barbara Johnson / 85Chapter Six: It’s All in How You Look at It (and Laugh at It)Deception in the Perception by Gwendolyn Mitchell Diaz / 89Let’s Face It by Marilyn Meberg / 91Don’t Push the Button by Patsy Clairmont / 93Truck-Stop Rose by Chonda Pierce / 94Plane Perception by Dan Clark / 97If You’re Happy and You Know It...by Barbara Johnson / 98Ghost Story by Anonymous / 99Chapter Seven: Kid StuffThe Toddler’s Diet by Anonymous / 103Things I’ve Learned from My Children by Anonymous / 105Keeping Her Focus by Arnell Arntessoni / 107Alterations by Hester Jones / 108When Laughter Stings by Mark Twain / 109Are We There Yet? by Martha Bolton / 111Labor Intensive by Shirley Clutter / 113It’s Been an Even Busier Week Than He Thought / 114by Stella Ward WhitlockSide by Side by Sharon K. / 115Church Kids by Various Authors / 116Chapter Eight: Dad’s a Hoot!Laughing Matters by Phil Callaway / 121The Car of My Schemes by Dave Meurer / 122While You Were Away by Anonymous / 125Alien Impostor Boys by Dave Meurer / 126Like Father, Like Son by Reverend Ronald B. Hughes / 130What a Character! by Dave Meurer / 131Easy-to-Clobber by John Ortberg / 133Too Many Questions by Brenda Nixon / 134Chapter Nine: Mom’s Always Good for a LaughPick Your Battles . . . Veeery Carefully by Julie Ann Barnhill / 137A Mother-Mortification Moment by Marti Attoun / 138Sprinkles of Grace by Carol Kuykendall / 140Heir-Conditioning by Barbara Johnson / 142Check, Please! by Marti Attoun / 144The Strong-Willed Mother by Kim Wier / 146Attention, Children: The Bathroom Door Is Closed! / 148by Becky FreemanInjured Innocence by Mark Twain / 149A Mother Can’t Help Worrying by Mark Twain / 150Chapter Ten: Adventures in MatrimonyNuptial Humor by Various Authors / 153Mom’s Last Laugh by Robin Lee Shope / 157Get on Your Trike and Ride by Ken Davis / 159Chapter Eleven: Laughter: The Secret to a Good MarriageOops! by William Ritner / 163She’s