Need a Good Laugh Today

June 1, 2026 Gracie

Do You Need a Good Laugh Today?

Need a good laugh today?

You’ve probably heard the phrase, “Laughter is the best medicine.”

While laughter may not be a “cure” for anything, it sure can lift your spirits.

Laughter is an expression of joy.

By the way, both of these are mentioned in the Bible.

For instance, this wisdom from Proverbs reminds us:

A joyful heart is good medicine,
But a broken spirit dries up the bones. – Proverbs 17:22, (NASB).¹

Do you have something stressful coming up?

Laughter can be a great stress reliever.

Of course, stress can be both positive or negative depending on the situation, but it’s chronic stress that wreaks havoc on your body.

In fact, according to the Cleveland Clinic, stress can lead to many long-term health issues which can mess with your immune, digestive, and cardiovascular systems – just to name a few reactions.²

So, I ask you, “Do you need a good laugh today?

Watch this adorable father-son duet for some chuckles.

I hope it brightens your day.

Here’s some encouraging words:

Current research shows that the physical act of laughing, even without humor, is linked to “chemical changes in the body that potentially reduce stress and increase pain tolerance.”³ (emphasis mine). – National Library of Medicine.

Need A Good Laugh Today? Hoping for a Kiss

Here’s one more for now.

Allow me to introduce the red-lipped batfish.

She’s looking for love.

The music is a nice touch, don’t you think?

Don’t tell me that our God – who created the heavens and the earth – does not have a sense of humor.

In fact, God created laughter!

The very fact that we humans have a sense of humor indicates that God does, too, for we are made in His image. (The existence of penguins, platypuses, and puppies also builds a strong case for God’s having a sense of humor!) Jesus, as the Son of God, shares the Father’s attributes, including a sense of humor. – gotquestions.org.⁴

Do You Need to Laugh More?

What tickles your funny bone?

A nostalgic TV rerun?

A night out with friends?

Sharing that laugh-out-loud meme?

No doubt, stressful times are a fact of life.

Here’s hoping that you can find some moments of laughter during your day.

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²Citation from the Cleveland Clinic Journal of Medicine (2024), “Stress.” Web. 01 June.2026.

³Citation from The National Library of Medicine, Courtesy of SAGE Publications. Louie D, Brook K, Frates E. The Laughter Prescription: A Tool for Lifestyle Medicine. Am J Lifestyle Med. 2016 Jun 23;10(4):262-267. doi: 10.1177/1559827614550279. PMID: 30202281; PMCID: PMC6125057.

⁴Quotation from gotquestions.org from “Did Jesus Ever Laugh”? n.d., para. 3. Web. Accessed May 29, 2026. Retrieved from Did Jesus Ever Laugh.

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Memorial Day Weekend USA 2026

May 22, 2026 Gracie

Memorial Day Weekend USA 2026

It’s Memorial Day Weekend USA 2026.

The weather may not cooperate everywhere, but that won’t dampen the spirits of those of us who will honor our country’s fallen soldiers.

We fly our flag proudly and have deep gratitude for the sacrifice of the brave men and women who died while serving our country.

I can’t tell you how happy it made me feel to drive around in our community yesterday and see countless American flags lining the roads.

We’re also looking forward to watching Gary Sinise present the annual “National Memorial Day Concert.”

It’s a must-see, and we watch it every year.

You can watch it too this Sunday night, May 24th at 7:00pm central time on PBS.

Don’t miss it!

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A Prayer For You Today

May 19, 2026 Gracie

Need Encouragement? A Prayer For You Today

Has anyone ever told you that they’re praying for you?

For me, it’s one of the sweetest most comforting things to hear – that your name is prayerfully being lifted up to Jesus by someone who cares about you.

Throughout the years, I can think of many times when friends and family offer up prayers for my husband and me.

Sometimes it is during a Bible Study where we’re all encouraged to share our prayer requests and praises.

Other times, it is one-on-one.

If a face-to-face isn’t possible, knowing that a close prayer warrior is just a phone call (or text) away is priceless.

Thank you God for your praying people!

In Christ we have an anchor that holds fast in all the storms of life, but, if we never sail into those storms, how would we know that? It is in times of despair and sorrow that we reach out to Him, and, if we are His children, we always find Him there waiting to comfort and uphold us through it all. In this way, God proves His faithfulness to us and ensures that we will stay close to Him. An added benefit is that as we experience God’s comfort through trials, we are then able to comfort others in the same way (2 Corinthians 1:4). – gotquestions.org.¹

A prayer for you today

As a praying people, we recognize that there is One who is greater than our circumstances.

A Prayer For You Today

No doubt, this is a challenging fallen world that we live in.

With that in mind and before you dive into your busy day, wouldn’t it be great to have a prayer warrior offer a prayer for you today?

You may not know them personally, but a powerful prayer sounds like a good way to start.

There are tons of praying people on YouTube and you can take your pick.

But, please allow me to recommend one worshipper in particular whose daily prayer I listen to, Anesthesiologist Dr. Robert Singleton II.

You can subscribe to his channels on social media.

Here’s a sample:

May his heartfelt prayers, words of encouragement, and reverence for God bless you today.

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¹Quotation from gotquestions.org from “Why does god allow the innocent to suffer”? n.d., para. 6. Web. Accessed May 15, 2026. Retrieved from Innocent Suffer?

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A Voice Of Hope

May 11, 2026 Gracie

Words Matter: A Voice of Hope

What are your posts like on social media?

Are you a voice of hope, or do your words divide?

Is encouraging others your goal, or changing someone else’s politics?

There are so many angry negative voices out there.

For that reason (and a few more), I gladly got off Facebook.

My time (and yours) is much more valuable than going down those rabbit holes.

Our purpose in life is to use our gifts to tell others about the life-saving grace of our Savior Jesus.

You’ve probably heard the phrase “What would Jesus do?”

Similarly, what about what “did” Jesus do?

Jesus had a distinct mission during his life on earth. A great example of this is in the Book of Luke. Zacchaeus, the chief tax collector, spent time with Jesus, renounced his sins, and sealed his final destination in Heaven.

The words from Jesus Himself:

For the Son of Man has come to seek and to save that which was lost.” – Luke 19:10, NASB.¹

Jesus coming to earth is everything (and He’s coming back!).

We glorify God by telling others about Him.

The more we get to know our Creator and the more we love Him (Matthew 22:37–38), the better we understand who we are and what our purpose is. We were created to bring Him glory. God has unique plans and purposes for each person (Psalm 139:13–16), but we can know that, whatever those plans look like, they will ultimately result in His glory (Proverbs 3:6; 1 Corinthians 10:31). – gotquestions.org..²

Every day, a mindset of seeing the world from a godly perspective gives us reason to rejoice.

Have you ever shared your testimony before?

You can find mine here on delight-in-God.com.

I have also shared it during a funeral service for my dear father-in-law, and also in person with a friend. As much as I love to write, there’s just something special about talking one-on-one to someone who is seeking the Lord.

It is an honor.

I pray that if you are reading this, you too will feel encouraged to share your story.

Be honest about what your life was like before you met Jesus. Be ready to share the wonderful changes a relationship with Him has made. No one has a redemption story quite like yours. It is powerful, and you should tell it at every opportunity. – Pastor Allen Jackson.³

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²Quotation from gotquestions.org from “What is the purpose of man, according to the Bible?” n.d., para. 6. Web. Accessed May 3, 2026. Retrieved from Purpose of Man.

³Pastor Allen Jackson quotation, courtesy of allenjackson.com, “Unrelenting, Unyielding Advocate for Jesus” n.d., para. 1. Web. Accessed May 3, 2026.

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Never A Moment Late

May 4, 2026 Gracie

Never a Moment Late: Trusting God’s Timing

Patience on hold

Have you ever tried to call a major airline or phone carrier and been put “on hold” for what seems like forever?

Waiting . . . waiting . . . waiting . . .

What’s worse is that you have no control in how long the waiting will take.

It’s frustrating, right?

“Waiting” is something we’re not really used to anymore.

In our now fast-paced world, new technologies often enable instant gratification.

However, that expectation is not realistic where faith is concerned.

You’ve heard it before: “God’s timing is not our timing”.

It’s a difficult lesson to live by, but we have to let God work out His will for our lives, no matter how long it takes.

In Psalm 27:14, David serves this blessed reminder as he experienced his own period of waiting on God . . .

Never a moment late

The Lord’s timing is perfect and He’s never a moment late.

Don’t give up!

Keep praying and trusting – God never fails.

Those times when you feel like quitting can be times of great opportunity, for God uses your troubles to help you grow. – Warren Wiersbe, Moody Bible Church.¹

God’s timing always works for the greater good.

Never a Moment Late: God’s Perfect Timing

Are you going through a tough period of waiting?

Bring everything to the Lord in prayer.

It’s important to realize that He will strengthen you if you just ask.

With that in mind, the following poem is a recent discovery.

I hope it encourages you like it does me.

Do You Trust Me?

Do you trust me
When things aren’t going right, 
When life deals some painful blows, 
When finances are awfully tight?

Do you trust me 
When tragedy comes your way, 
When you don’t get all the answers 
When you bend
your knee to pray?

Do you trust me 
When friends don’t understand, 
When there’s no one you can talk to, 
No one to hold your hand?

Do you trust me 
When there’s warring in your soul, 
When there’s darkness all around you 
And you’re left out in the cold?

Do you trust me 
When evil is against you, 
When there’s nowhere left to run 
And you can’t find the truth?

Do you trust me?
I need to ask you this,
‘Cause you don’t always know 
I’m there in the midst

Of all your tribulations, 
Everything that you go through, 
I am always there, my child, 
And I will never leave you

So I must ask of you 
To see if you believe, 
No matter what you face in life, 
You must always trust in me.
© By M.S.Lowndes.²

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¹Quotation by Warren Wiersbe, (1929-2019), courtesy of Christian quotes.info.

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