Day of Praise

Th, May 9, 40th Day of Easter, Ascension Day, "Day of Praise"

"Light in a messenger's eyes brings joy to the heart, and good news gives health to the bones." - Proverbs 15:30

My kids have learned.

If they say something to me and I don't respond for a few seconds, then it means that I'm trying to think of a silly response to whatever they've just told me.

I do this because we love to laugh and chuckle and just plain have fun together. We "belly laugh" about something almost everyday.

It's amazing how laughter and joy and good news can just stir and touch our inmost being. Our hearts, our bellies, our guts, and our bones are all potential destinations for our gladness.

Isn't it great? Ya know, when our day has more smiles and laughter than seriousness and stuff that is heavy? Isn't it great?

God says so in today's verse, "Light in a messenger's eyes brings joy to the heart, and good news gives health to the bones." (Proverbs 15:30)

So, in the name of Jesus, let's have some fun today. Spread some light and joy and good stuff that lifts people's souls and touches them deep down to their bones. Be a little silly. Sing a little song. And share the uplifting love of Jesus.

Praise God!




Pastor Chris
"The gospel is the story of Jesus [what God's only Son has done for us that we can't do for ourselves], spoken as a promise." - Robert Jenson