
Between Heaven and Mirth
Why Joy, Humor, and Laughter Are at the Heart of the Spiritual Life
New York, NY : HarperOne, 2011.
Format: Ebook
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Edition: First edition.
Description: 1 online resource (263 pages)
Using relevant stories and characters from Scripture, insights and teachings from the lives of he saints, spiritual writings, and personal experiences, the author explores the place of joy, humor, and laughter in the spiritual life.
Contents:
Excessive levity -- The most infallible sign : joy and the spiritual life -- Why so gloomy? A brief but 100 percent accurate historical examination of religious seriousness -- A study in joy : Psalm 65 -- Joy is a gift from God : humor and the saints -- Happiness attracts : 11 1/2 serious reasons for good humor -- I awoke : how vocation, service, and love can lead to joy -- A study in joy : the Visitation -- Laughing in church : recovering levity in the community of believers -- I'm not funny and my life stinks : answers to the most difficult challenges of living a joyful life -- God has brought laughter for me : discovering delight in your personal spiritual life -- A study in joy : I Thessalonians -- Rejoice always! Introducing joy, humor, and laughter into your prayer -- Get ready for heaven.
ISBN:
9780062098627
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Ebook
Electronic resource.
Includes bibliographical references and index.
Description based on print version record.
Includes bibliographical references and index.
Description based on print version record.