Crying Out to God
We want to keep "Work" and "Vacation" in separate boxes. But sometimes, God breaks down those walls; so that what we thought was going to be work turns out to be the perfect vacation.
What makes the perfect vacation? Is it the place (beach, mountains, cruise), the people (family, friends, church group), the activities (backpacking, snorkeling, gallery hopping, shopping, fishing, golf, etc.)?
I would suggest it is whatever is most different from what you usually do. For me, it was painting the outside of my mom's house. That's right: painting my mom's house. Since I work at a computer all day, the best vacation for me is one that is physically exhausting, outdoors (preferably in a natural setting), that involves low-level problem-solving skills, with some meaningful personal and social interaction interspersed. Painting her house fit that bill.
But that's not why I chose that particular "vacation spot." The truth is, I needed money and she was willing to pay me. But God used that to create for me the perfect vacation. If your reaction is, "You've got to be kidding me," I understand. But after I tell you what happened, I think you will agree that this "vacation" was indeed perfect.
Dr. Waitsel’s COMEDY Rx – Part 2
Twenty More of the Funniest, Happiest, Most Entertaining Movies of All Time
Laughter is still the best medicine (Proverbs 17:22), and I think what many of us still need is just to laugh. I have twenty more films that I have seen dozens of times each, all of which have never failed to make me laugh and feel good. I hope they do the same for you. So, forget about the economy, your personal and relational problems, the upcoming elections, and just let the healing power of laughter take care of what ails you. It's all in God's hands anyway. So, while you're waiting for His answers, enjoy these light-hearted remedies.
Before we begin, I'd like to say two things. First, comedy is a matter of taste. I've provided movies from a lot of decades and a lot of comedy styles. Just because you don't like one of my choices, don't think you won't like others. Do yourself a favor and give them all at least one shot. Second, kids and especially teenagers are probably not going to like my black-and-white selections. Unless your kids are especially sophisticated, I would not expect them to enjoy any black-and-white movie, with two possible exceptions: Charlie Chaplin and the Marx Brothers. You can try those and if they like them, try some others. But don't' start them out on a sophisticated Cary Grant or even a family-oriented Frank Capra comedy. Preston Sturges is somewhere in the middle: his work is fast-paced, loud and crazy enough that they may forget that they're watching black-and-white. Whatever you do, ease them in gradually. Remember: you're dealing with people that prefer a hamburger and fries to prime rib, asparagus and potatoes au gratin.