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a woman holding a red pen -- as if she were going to edit something or issue her grade -- grins somewhat mischievously. No fear, it's just Sara Dagen, the author of All Things Work Together.

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Category: Humor

Really? I have to describe humor? Let’s put the stories that land squarely in the Humor category. Laugh out loud funny. Or those already tagged humor or humorous.

The Healing Power of Rest: Lessons from My Mummy Wrappings
2025, Christian life, Health & Fitness, Humor, inspiration, it happened to me, life

The Healing Power of Rest: Lessons from My Mummy Wrappings

My husband says I look like a mummy with all the splints I wear at night for arthritis in my hands. He’s not wrong, but I’ve discovered resting is crucial for healing, both physically and spiritually. Continue reading The Healing Power of Rest: Lessons from My Mummy Wrappings

Frog Leaps and Life Lessons: Embracing the Native
2025, Christianity, Humor, life, life stories, Reflections on Life

Frog Leaps and Life Lessons: Embracing the Native

The author humorously recounts a morning encounter with a toad, discussing the significance of an invasive species of frogs in Florida and drawing parallels to spiritual life and the necessity of eliminating sin to thrive in righteousness. Continue reading Frog Leaps and Life Lessons: Embracing the Native

Some People Have White Coat Syndrome; It’s TSA That Makes Me Nervous
2024, Humor, it happened to me, life

Some People Have White Coat Syndrome; It’s TSA That Makes Me Nervous

I’ve become a frequent flyer because of my job, and I’ve become a frequent friskee (one who gets frisked) because I fly frequently. All I wanted was to prove my innocence once and for all. But I failed. Continue reading Some People Have White Coat Syndrome; It’s TSA That Makes Me Nervous

The One Thing I Needed to Guarantee My DIY Project Succeeded
2023, Christianity, humorous, life lessons, relationships

The One Thing I Needed to Guarantee My DIY Project Succeeded

The YouTube videos made it look like an easy DIY project. I managed to make framing our bathroom mirrors difficult. A reflection of me? Continue reading The One Thing I Needed to Guarantee My DIY Project Succeeded

460 Kid-Friendly Jokes to Break the Tension and Lighten Their Mood
2023, book review, Humor

460 Kid-Friendly Jokes to Break the Tension and Lighten Their Mood

If you want clean humor for your young person that will make you laugh, too, check out this joke book written for kids by a kid. Continue reading 460 Kid-Friendly Jokes to Break the Tension and Lighten Their Mood

Who Wouldn’t Want a Pole in Her Bedroom?
2023, Christianity, Humor, life

Who Wouldn’t Want a Pole in Her Bedroom?

It’s ironic that my husband’s quick — somewhat embarrassing — fix wasn’t so far from the ultimate FIX. Continue reading Who Wouldn’t Want a Pole in Her Bedroom?

What More Could You Want Than Text and Audio From Your Favorite Blogger?
2022, blogging, Christianity, Humor, life stories

What More Could You Want Than Text and Audio From Your Favorite Blogger?

Would I like to create a podcast of my published blog posts? Is that even a thing? Yup. The real question is this: Will anyone listen? Continue reading What More Could You Want Than Text and Audio From Your Favorite Blogger?

A Book Review: Farm to Film
2021, book review, grandparenting, Humor, life, parenting, writing

A Book Review: Farm to Film

Farm to Film is not a collection of photographs but, rather, a collection of moments, captured by a camera and then transferred into beautiful watercolors. Continue reading A Book Review: Farm to Film

Things That Go ‘Boo’ in The Night — Or Day
2021, Humor, life, marriage, relationships, terror

Things That Go ‘Boo’ in The Night — Or Day

My husband’s attempts to scare me are sometimes downright inappropriate. This time, I told my husband, I was taking my response to the next level… Continue reading Things That Go ‘Boo’ in The Night — Or Day

It’s All Fun and Games Until Your DIY Project Goes Up in Smoke
2021, Christianity, humorous, life lessons, this happened to me

It’s All Fun and Games Until Your DIY Project Goes Up in Smoke

We feel a certain pride when we’re able to fix something ourselves and save money doing it. But sometimes DIY isn’t the best option. Then what do you do? Continue reading It’s All Fun and Games Until Your DIY Project Goes Up in Smoke

What Do You Do With a Birthday Gift? Use It Well
2021, Christianity, humorous, life, self, talent

What Do You Do With a Birthday Gift? Use It Well

I recognize that I am blessed — and not always using my gifts. my health, my wholeness to their full extent. Are you? Continue reading What Do You Do With a Birthday Gift? Use It Well

Anticipating the First Day of School? Your Teacher Is, Too
2021, humorous, memories, schools, teaching

Anticipating the First Day of School? Your Teacher Is, Too

And she wants an ideal year — just like you This week’s blog post will take you out of my … Continue reading Anticipating the First Day of School? Your Teacher Is, Too

My Reward for Suffering Poor Customer Service?  A Promise of Less Service
2021, Humor, life, self, this happened to me

My Reward for Suffering Poor Customer Service? A Promise of Less Service

I waited more than an hour for my doctor alone in an examining room before I decided I’d waited long enough. I opened the door to find the entire office vacant. What? Continue reading My Reward for Suffering Poor Customer Service? A Promise of Less Service

Back When I First Taught Book Publishing, I Tried It Myself First
2021, Humor, life, memories, teaching, writing

Back When I First Taught Book Publishing, I Tried It Myself First

When I taught writing to a group of 20 homeschoolers, our final project was to write and illustrate our own books. Because those who teach also must do, I did my own. This is my first book — about my experience with laser surgery. It was a funny, painful experience. Continue reading Back When I First Taught Book Publishing, I Tried It Myself First

Dear Reader, Why in the World Do You Read My Blog Posts?
2021, Humor, inspiration, life, relationships, Writing Life

Dear Reader, Why in the World Do You Read My Blog Posts?

Sometimes — like my cat — we do our duty but miss our target. Sometimes it truly stinks. Keep trying and adjust your aim. Continue reading Dear Reader, Why in the World Do You Read My Blog Posts?

How Writing a Book Is Like Birthing a Baby at 90
2021, Christianity, humorous, life, writing

How Writing a Book Is Like Birthing a Baby at 90

I am avoiding my Isaac. That’s the working title for my first novel. Why Isaac? Indeed. Why not Ishmael? Continue reading How Writing a Book Is Like Birthing a Baby at 90

Obstacles Can Confirm You’re on the Right Path
2021, Christianity, humorous, marriage, writing

Obstacles Can Confirm You’re on the Right Path

I had wanted to attend that virtual retreat. I felt doing so was to protect the call of God in my life. I think Satan thought so too – and so he did everything in his power to prevent me from attending. Continue reading Obstacles Can Confirm You’re on the Right Path

Is Multitasking Sapping Your Spiritual Strength?
2020, character, Christianity, fitness, Humor, life

Is Multitasking Sapping Your Spiritual Strength?

It definitely affected mine I had been going about the business of writing all wrong, and it took a confrontation … Continue reading Is Multitasking Sapping Your Spiritual Strength?

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