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    I Like to Start with Something Funny
    I Like to Start with Something Funny
    I Like to Start with Something Funny
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    I Like to Start with Something Funny

    By Mark Overton

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    Does the idea of sitting still for hours while a speaker drones on and on make you cringe?
    Do you find yourself daydreaming when you should be listening?
    Have you ever wished that the speaker would make his/her speech more interesting?

    Well, if you answered yes to any of the above, I understand. But, you’ll never feel that way if you listen to Joel Osteen. He is a renowned inspirational pastor and speaker.

    “I Like to Start with Something Funny” is a compilation of many of Pastor Osteen’s witty remarks and “laugh-out-loud” funny jokes that put his captive audiences at ease and inspire them to be engaged and uplifted. One touch of humor at a time, Osteen’s words of wisdom speak to the individual while also reaching out and providing comfort to the masses. Now is your opportunity to also enjoy this unprecedented compilation of over 100, tested, short, clean Joel Osteen jokes – they bring joy and encourage laughter.

    This inspirational book is the template for a speech of any kind. Use it as a blueprint for how to break the ice, engage, inspire, and encourage your audience to listen intently and absorb your message wholeheartedly.

    Buy your copy now to help start a meaningful conversation, laugh hilariously and live happier today!

    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherChristian Living Books, Inc.
    Release dateJan 16, 2017
    ISBN9781562293116
    I Like to Start with Something Funny
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    Mark Overton

    Author Mark C. Overton is a retired Chief Master Sergeant from the U.S. Air Force who developed a love for writing after transitioning. He first wrote the "Career Progression Guide for Airmen" series. Through his faith, Mark turned to the Christian Living genre, penning "Chapter and Verse: Daily Devotions for Your Work Week" and co-authoring "Lord Teach Me How to Pray". His experience leading laymen ministries – usher, television, media, information technology and a men’s group – as well as founding and ministering the Good News Book Series website has helped him to build and spread his faith. Mark practices his faith by attending the First Assembly of God in North Little Rock, Arkansas. He is also a Champion of Hope, partnering with Joel Osteen Ministries. His latest book, "I Like to Start with Something Funny," is a collection of short, witty Joel Osteen jokes that bring joy and encourage laughter.

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      I Like to Start with Something Funny - Mark Overton

      I Like to Start with Something Funny

      100 Tested, Short, Clean Jokes

      by Mark C. Overton

      Largo, Maryland

      Copyright © 2017 Mark C. Overton

      This eBook is licensed for your personal enjoyment only. It may not be re-sold or given away to other people. If you would like to share this book with another person, please purchase an additional copy for each recipient. If you’re reading this book and did not purchase it, or it was not purchased for your use only, then please go to smashwords.com and purchase a copy. Thank you for respecting the hard work of this author.

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      Unless otherwise noted, all Scripture quotations are taken from the Holy Bible, New International Version®, NIV®. Copyright © 1973, 1978, 1984, 2011 by Biblica, Inc.™ Used by permission of Zondervan. All rights reserved worldwide. The NIV and New International Version are trademarks registered in the United States Patent and Trademark Office by Biblica, Inc.™. Scripture quotations marked ESV are from the ESV® Bible (The Holy Bible, English Standard Version®), copyright © 2001 by Crossway, a publishing ministry of Good News Publishers. Used by permission. All rights reserved. Scripture quotations marked NKJV are taken from the New King James Version®. Copyright © 1982 by Thomas Nelson. Used by permission. All rights reserved. Scripture quotations marked NLT are taken from the Holy Bible, New Living Translation, copyright 1996, 2004, 2007 by Tyndale House Foundation. Used by permission of Tyndale House Publishers, Inc., Carol Stream, Illinois 60188. All rights reserved.

      DEDICATION

      I dedicate I Like to Start with Something Funny to my wife, Margarita, whose contagious laugh cracks me up and brings side-splitting cackles, uncontrollable rolling-on-the-floor laughter, and a happy emoticon feeling. My wife keeps me smiling — Yas! Yas!

      Simple Definitions of a Joke

      Something said or done to cause laughter.

      A brief story with a surprising and funny ending.

      Someone or something that is not worth taking seriously.

      Simple Definitions of a Laugh

      To show that you are happy or you think something is funny by smiling and making a sound from your throat.

      To think or say that someone or something is foolish and does not deserve serious attention or respect.

      To not be bothered by something.

      Source: Merriam-Webster's Learner's Dictionary

      CONTENTS

      Acknowledgments

      Introduction – A Smile Doesn’t Cost a Cent, but it Gains a Lot of Interest

      Part I – Spiritual Joy

      Chapter 1 – Male Wisecracks

      Chapter 2 – Female Quips

      Chapter 3 – Marital Jests

      Chapter 4 – Family Witticisms

      Chapter 5 – Children Rib-Ticklers

      Part II – Non-Spiritual Humor

      Chapter 6 – Animal Bits

      Chapter 7 – Sports Antics

      Chapter 8 – Occupational Laughs

      Conclusion – Take Charge of Your Own Joy

      Appendices

      Top 10 Happiest Life Moments

      Shout

      Bible Verses about Laughter

      Benefits of Laughter

      Happy

      Bibliography

      About the Author

      ACKNOWLEDGMENTS

      Many people assisted me in the preparation and publishing of this book, and I give honor to whom honor is due. First and foremost, to God be the glory. He placed this vision in my heart to further proclaim the joy of Jesus to the greatest number of readers possible.

      Being confident of this, that he who began a good work in you will carry it on to completion. (Philippians 1:6)

      Thank you to the renowned Joel Osteen Ministries for passing on the blessing. I consider Joel Osteen a friend; I am an avid reader, listener, viewer, supporter, and fan. I hang my hat on you to love, read, and tell this compilation of 100 surefire, short, clean Joel Osteen jokes that bring a bundle of joy and encourage laughter.

      My siblings and I were also reared in the church. Our experiences allow us to share some classic family stories to this very day. Some are like Chris Rock’s saying about his siblings, We were so poor, my daddy unplugged the clocks when we went to bed. Yet, we've had so many blessings, beauty, and joy throughout our lives.

      While serving in the United States Air Force, I also became a part of the long, proud tradition of pranking recruits. Similarly, these clean, short jokes are shared as stories from Joel’s life, upbringing in the church, and from friends and well-wishers across the country and around the world. I recognize their contributions. They’re shining examples who inspire us all to read what they have to say. Thanks for touching our lives with yours.

      Knowing the origin of this vision, which was so big in my life, gratitude [of the heart] is obliged to Rodney Perry, my best friend and former pastor, who helped me to clarify and hone my thoughts, facilitating this vision into action.

      Where there is no guidance, a people falls, but in an abundance of counselors there is safety. (Proverbs 11:14 ESV)

      INTRODUCTION

      A Smile Doesn’t Cost a Cent, but It Gains a Lot of Interest

      Have you heard the one about the closing hymn? If you’re wondering if the closing hymn reminds you of one of Joel Osteen’s favorite jokes, you’ve heard well — I feel your eagerness. But before I share it with you or tell you this favorite let me say…

      Every day is a gift from God and if that doesn’t excite you about today being a day to celebrate, then, what truly brings you joy?

      So, a preacher was winding up his temperance sermon with great fervor: If I had all the beer in the world, I'd take it and throw it into the river. And the congregation cried, Amen!

      If I had all the wine in the world, I'd take it and throw it into the river. And the congregation cried Amen!

      If I had all the whiskey and demon rum in the world, I'd take it all and throw it into the river.

      And the congregation cried Hallelujah!

      The preacher sat down. The song leader stood very

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