Joy and Laughter in a World of Monasticism and Mirth
A reflective meditation on laughter, health, and faith tracing monastic roots from the third century Stylites to Puritan gloom. It notes St Paul on marriage, contrasts Jesus’ example with ascetic zeal, and recalls Rikki Galton’s stage mission to restore joy through laughter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. Cruden
R. L. Stevenson
St. Paul
John Anderson
Joe John
Brent
John
Joe
Paul
Jesus
Herbert Stewart
Oliver Cromwell
Ireland
Rikki Galton
Rikki
So So Seeds and Esther Readings
A humorous dialogue links sowing seeds to life choices and Bible verses. Esther 5 6 13 is discussed with cross references from Psalm 57 Mark 2 3 and II Samuel 1 27, urging readers to plant positive acts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Esther
Strathclair Baptist Church and a Heart of Gratitude
A reflective note urges thanking God for food and harvest, linking Bible verses to daily meals and farm life. It cites 1 Peter 3 7 Luke 11 2 4 John 6 11 and Deuteronomy 8 10, urging gratitude for provision, labor, and land that sustains families and communities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jesus
Moses
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By Stirling Brown
United Church of Canada
Hamiota - Oakner Pastoral Charge
Jack
Dawn Ballantine - Dickson
Hamiota
Oakner
Kenton
Shiloh
Decker
Glenna Beauchamp
Birtle
Miniota
David Kai
Marley Bown
Isabella
Crandall
Thomas N. Delgaty
OAK River United Church
Strathclair
Karen Traden
Cardale
Newdale
Christ Church Hamiota
Fitz Griffith
Hamiota Pentecostal
Church Pentecostal Assemblies of Canada
Ron Pierce
Birtle Baptist Church
Adult and Childrens
the Friendly Family Church
Strathclair Baptist Church
Robert Smith
Shoal Lake
George Isaak
Corson
Haman
Mordecai
Armstrong Agencies
Fire, Auto and
Wawanesa Life
Iautopac
Ryan Hamilton
Or Ray Armstrong
Shackley
Pak Sranet
Western Canada
Remco
Larry Oakden
Serung Western Canada
Snce
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