Help, I Can't Stop Laughing! - A Nonstop Collection of Life's Funniest Stories

But be forewarned, once you start, you may not be able to stop! Help, I Can t Stop Laughing! offers a collection of nonstop fun, foibles, and rib-tickling humor for those who know that laughter is the best medicine. Contributors like Barbara Johnson, Martha Bolton, Mark Lowry, Patsy Clairmont, Becky Freeman, and Chonda Pierce share their most hilarious and embarrassing moments to remind you that God s love and a little laughter will keep you smiling no matter what curves life throws you. This cheerful collection of quips, stories, anecdotes, and quotes offers a continual source of refreshment in the midst of life s struggles and stresses. Let the laughter begin!"

List of contents

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

About the author

Ann Spangler is an award-winning writer and the author of many bestselling books, including Praying the Names of God, Women of the Bible and Sitting at the Feet of Rabbi Jesus. She is also the author of The One Year Devotions for Women and the general editor of the Names of God Bible. Ann’s fascination with and love of Scripture have resulted in books that have opened the Bible to a wide range of readers. She and her two daughters live in Grand Rapids, Michigan.
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.

Summary

But be forewarned, once you start, you may not be able to stop! Help, I Can’t Stop Laughing! offers a collection of nonstop fun, foibles, and rib-tickling humor for those who know that laughter is the best medicine. Contributors like Barbara Johnson, Martha Bolton, Mark Lowry, Patsy Clairmont, Becky Freeman, and Chonda Pierce share their most hilarious and embarrassing moments to remind you that God’s love and a little laughter will keep you smiling no matter what curves life throws you. This cheerful collection of quips, stories, anecdotes, and quotes offers a continual source of refreshment in the midst of life’s struggles and stresses. Let the laughter begin!

Product details

• Authors: Ann Spangler
• Assisted by: Ann Spangler (Editor)
• Publisher: Harper Collins (US)
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 26.02.2006
• EAN: 9780310259541
• ISBN: 978-0-310-25954-1
• No. of pages: 256
• Dimensions: 139 mm x 216 mm x 17 mm
• Weight: 244 g
• Assisted by: Shari MacDonald
• Subjects: Fiction > Comic, cartoon, humour, satire; HUMOR / Form / Parodies, SELF-HELP / Motivational & Inspirational, RELIGION / Christian Living / Inspirational, HOLIDAY / Mother's Day