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Published: Dec. 12, 2010, 11:01 p.m.

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(Luke 2:8-10)\\xa0 \\u201cAnd there were shepherds living out in the fields nearby, keeping watch over their flocks at night.\\xa0 An angel of the Lord appeared to them, and the glory of the Lord shone around them, and they were terrified.\\xa0 But the angel said to them, \\u2018Do not be afraid. I bring you good news of great joy that will be for all the people.\\u2019\\u201d\\xa0

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(Ecclesiastes 3:1, 4)\\xa0 \\u201cThere is a time for everything and a season for every activity under heaven\\u2026a time to laugh.\\u201d\\xa0

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(Psalm 2:4)\\xa0 \\u201cThe One enthroned in heaven laughs.\\u201d\\xa0

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(Proverbs 4:23)\\xa0 \\u201cAbove all else, guard your heart, for it is the wellspring of life.\\u201d\\xa0

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(2 Timothy 3:1-3)\\xa0 \\u201cBut mark this: There will be terrible times in the last days.\\xa0 People will be lovers of themselves, lovers of money, boastful, proud, abusive, disobedient to their parents, ungrateful, unholy, without love, unforgiving\\u2026\\u201d

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4 Conditions of the heart:
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1.\\xa0 Ungrateful.

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2.\\xa0 Unholy.

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3.\\xa0 Unloving.

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4.\\xa0 Unforgiving.

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(John 10:10)\\xa0 \\u201cThe thief comes only to steal and kill and destroy; I have come that they may have life, and have it to the full.\\u201d\\xa0

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Title of message: Laugh Often\\xa0

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(Nehemiah 8:10)\\xa0 \\u201c\\u2026the joy of the Lord is your strength."

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(Proverbs 17:22)\\xa0 \\u201cA cheerful heart is good medicine\\u2026

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How can I laugh often?

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1. Make the choice every day.

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(Hebrews 12:1)\\xa0 \\u201cLet us throw off everything that hinders and the sin that so easily entangles, and let us run with perseverance the race marked out for us.\\u201d

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(Psalm 19:14)\\xa0 \\u201cMay the words of my mouth and the meditation of my heart be pleasing in your sight, O LORD, my Rock and my Redeemer.\\u201d

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2. Develop a high appreciation for life.

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(1 Thessalonians 5:18)\\xa0 \\u201cGive thanks in all circumstances, for this is God\\u2019s will for you in Christ Jesus.\\u201d

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(Romans 8:28)\\xa0 \\u201cAnd we know that in all things God works for the good of those who love him, who have been called according to his purpose.\\u201d

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3. Find something positive in everything.

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(Philippians 4:8)\\xa0 \\u201cFinally, brothers, whatever is true, whatever is noble, whatever is right, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is admirable--if anything is excellent or praiseworthy--think about such things.\\u201d

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4. Turn everything over to God.

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(Philippians 4:6-7)\\xa0 \\u201cDo not be anxious about anything, but in everything, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God.\\xa0 And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.\\u201d

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(1 Peter 5:7)\\xa0 \\u201cCast all your anxiety on him because he cares for you.\\u201d

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