I am saddened to announce the passing of a fellow Christian comedienne, Brenda O of Baltimore. I didn't know Brenda that well, however, we were scheduled to share the stage for the second time in May when I heard the news.
Brenda's website says: "I don't have to cuss you out, cuz I got jokes!" She said in one sentence the reason why I do comedy today. Some curse in their set for "emphasis." I can't do that. Profanity is a crutch to avoid perfecting good material --- but that's another blog. This one's about Brenda. At one of my first major gigs, when I bombed more than I landed, she was very supportive and encouraging. Of course I land more than I bomb now, (tell the Lord thank ya! TELL HIM THANK YA!) = D
Girlfriend, while you rehearse your heavenly set for the Lord, remember, we love you in the Christian comedy community. You left your mark. You will be missed. Good night girlfriend.
Wednesday, February 18, 2009
Tuesday, February 3, 2009
Mission Field
Hey! Happy New Year everybody! Phew. Anybody remember what their New Year's resolution was on January 1?!? Don't feel bad, neither do I. Did I even have any resolutions? I resolve to resolve to not do anything I know I'll keep for two weeks and forget the rest of the year. There. I'm glad that's resolved.
Been thinkin, you know, as a Christian comedienne, I, along with my fellow comedians of the faith, am a missionary. No, don't laugh, for real, I am! I thought about that the other day. My mission: To bring joy and laughter in and outside of the Body of Christ; The mission field: The industry and members/patrons of the 'comedy world', (be it ever so flawed). Just like missionaries to the nations, the Lord has allowed me to represent 'another country,' the Kingdom of our Lord Jesus Christ. My message is simple: Serve the Lord with gladness, (Psalm 100:2, NKJV); A happy heart is good medicine and a cheerful mind works healing, but a broken spirit dries up the bones.(, (Proverbs 17:22, AMP). God is not some cosmic kill-joy just waiting in heaven with Freddy Kreuger eyes holding a lightning joystick waiting for every opportunity to zap us from the sky. He sits in the heavens and laughs at this enemies, (Psalm 2:1-4).
Father, may I be faithful to remember the purpose of my mission, prayerful in the field, and never forget whose kingdom you have called me to advance...
Been thinkin, you know, as a Christian comedienne, I, along with my fellow comedians of the faith, am a missionary. No, don't laugh, for real, I am! I thought about that the other day. My mission: To bring joy and laughter in and outside of the Body of Christ; The mission field: The industry and members/patrons of the 'comedy world', (be it ever so flawed). Just like missionaries to the nations, the Lord has allowed me to represent 'another country,' the Kingdom of our Lord Jesus Christ. My message is simple: Serve the Lord with gladness, (Psalm 100:2, NKJV); A happy heart is good medicine and a cheerful mind works healing, but a broken spirit dries up the bones.(, (Proverbs 17:22, AMP). God is not some cosmic kill-joy just waiting in heaven with Freddy Kreuger eyes holding a lightning joystick waiting for every opportunity to zap us from the sky. He sits in the heavens and laughs at this enemies, (Psalm 2:1-4).
Father, may I be faithful to remember the purpose of my mission, prayerful in the field, and never forget whose kingdom you have called me to advance...
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