Laugh
Pastor Joseph Holstege explores the theology and practice of laughter in the Christian life, drawing on Old Testament examples such as Abraham and Sarah to distinguish between laughter born of unbelief and laughter rooted in joyful faith. The article reflects on how biblical laughter serves as medicine for the weary soul and demonstrates the believer's trust in God's covenant promises, offering practical encouragement for rejoicing in a fallen world.
Laughter is a sound we usually hope to hear as we make our way to gatherings of family or friends over the holidays. The table set with saucers and plates, the full glasses, the piles of food, and the light hearts are all designed with this very purpose in mind. "A feast," the wise preacher tells us, "is made for laughter" (Eccl. 10:19). Living in a fallen world, seeing lined and weary faces on the people around us, we need little reminding that life will be marked by times of weeping and...
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