George MacDonald said, "It is the heart that is not yet sure of its God that is afraid to laugh in his presence." G.K. Chesterton said, "Solemnity flows out of us naturally but laughter is a leap." C.S. Lewis said, "Joy is the serious business of heaven." This books is for people who enjoy the pleasure of playing with words and ideas. The 60 essays chosen for this collection run the gamut from cool-headed social satire to high-spirited human interest and warm-hearted inspiration. Some of the pieces gathered here appeared first in "The Christian Century," "Christianity Today," "Eternity," "The Wittenburg Door," "The Reformed Journal," "The Other Side" and the "Journal of Psychology and Theology."
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Robert Darden, Editor, Wittenburg Door: "For years now, Kathryn Lindskoog has been that lone voice crying, 'Yo! Big guy! The emperor's "nekkid"!' She is funny. She is insightful. She is dangerous. And she is almost always right.
Ranelda Hunsicker, author: "Lindskoog's wit and wisdom tease the brain, tickle the funny bone, get under the skin, and go straight to the heart. Salty and sweet, sassy and sage, this book is worthy of high praise.
Virginia Hearn, professor, New College Berkeley: "Kathryn Lindskoog is delightful, uproariously funny, and oh so observant. Here we find poignant parables from a contemporary, amazingly productive Christian life.
Letha Dawson Scanzoni, author: "If she were a recording artist, this would be her "Greatest Hits" CD! Some essays were altogether new to me; others greeted me like old friends. Written in her inimitable style, this book cannot help but delight her readers.
Ranelda Hunsicker, author: "Lindskoog's wit and wisdom tease the brain, tickle the funny bone, get under the skin, and go straight to the heart. Salty and sweet, sassy and sage, this book is worthy of high praise.
Virginia Hearn, professor, New College Berkeley: "Kathryn Lindskoog is delightful, uproariously funny, and oh so observant. Here we find poignant parables from a contemporary, amazingly productive Christian life.
Letha Dawson Scanzoni, author: "If she were a recording artist, this would be her "Greatest Hits" CD! Some essays were altogether new to me; others greeted me like old friends. Written in her inimitable style, this book cannot help but delight her readers.
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Kathryn Lindskoog has studied writing since 1954 and has taught writing and literature in several institutions, including Fuller Theological Seminary and Biola University. She is widely published in many Christian journals.
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This collection of witty essays is a satisfying, full-course meal -- from appetizer to dessert -- for word-lovers and all who enjoy the pleasures of thinking. I read it straight through with delight.
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- The Total Woman by Marabel Morgan on page 92, and page 93
- The Other Side by Jacqueline Woodson in Front Matter
- The Screwtape Letters: Includes Screwtape Proposes a Toast by C.S. Lewis on page 25
- An Exaltation of Larks: The Ultimate Edition by James Lipton on page 29
- The Screwtape Letters by C. S. Lewis on page 25
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