I Want to be Funny :)

​December 15, 2024
 
Reflections from the Heart of Allan Redenius
I am reading a book, something I don't do enough of.  The premise of the book is how to interject comedy and humor into my preaching.  That alone should make you laugh. 
 
This book on humor tells me that as I preach, “I should be comfortable in my own skin.”  Now let me ask you, …duh… “What other skin should I choose?”   As I read, I am directed to invite you into my world.  Wasn't the world made just for me?  Now if God put you in my orbit, then you have a special meaning and purpose to me.  In my way of thinking, you all are players God has placed into my world in which to evangelize.  Wait a minute.  If you are in my world, then I must be in your world.  Each of us sees through different eyes the purpose for which God has placed others in our world.  I pray that you see my purpose in your life as one to not necessarily bring humor into your life, but one who brings the gospel good news of Jesus Christ to you.
 
Here is the problem with trying to be a comedian.  People might not laugh at your jokes or your humor.  After the punch line has been delivered, sometimes there is this awkward silence.  That lack of response can mean only one thing.  You are not that funny.  As I turn the page in the book I'm reading, the next chapter is entitled Stop Trying to be Funny.  Is that an omen?
 
So, I just finished reading this book about being funny and introducing humor into my preaching and writing.  This is what I learned_________________________!
 
Now that's funny!
Pastor Allan
 
 
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