Hank Russell has been an "old-school"  Methodist minister for 60 years. He is the father of Rose Weiner.

Laughter it is "good medicine." Learn how to live a life full of joy through learning how to apply God's word of blessing for your life.250 Daily Devotionals.  A light hearted but very deep  book of meditations. Simple, but profound life changing truths from the teaching of Jesus. Read one to your family every morning at breakfast.

Dr. Russell writes: "The funny stories in this devotional are very old. Some are true and some fiction. The purpose is twofold. One is to make you laugh, the other is to make you think."

This book is written by a 89 year old Methodist minister who knows a thing or two about living in the joy of the Lord. This book is full of joy and taken from the author's 89 years of personal experience. Raised on a dairy farm in rural West Kentucky, Dr. Russell’s stories will catch the attention of members of the family of all ages. 

These devotionals are Dr. Russell's parables for living based on the Word of God (with an emphasis on Jesus’ direction for living from the Sermon on the Mount). This book gives the reader a rare glimpse of America from a member of what has come to be called, “The Greatest Generation.”  Invaluable - a treat for the entire family.

Recommendations:

"I stopped reading books several years ago. Upon receiving Hank Russell's book, How to Live Life Laughing, I decided to pick it up and read just a few pages. To my amazement, before I knew I had read 41 uplifting pages. I can’t wait to finish it!”   -  A Fan        

"I bought How to Live Life Laughing  and gave it to a friend who has been depressed for a long, long time. She read it and laughed for two solid hours." - R. Henry

"I bought this book and read some of it and went back and ordered 5 more for my friends - delightful and inspiring!"  -  Dr. Robinson                                                                                      

“Thank you for this book. I can’t remember when I have laughed so much. Very inspirational. I read it every night before I go to bed and simply can’t put it down. - Betty Jean- Florida                                             

“For many years, I served as Hank’s song leader and soloist. Just as Jesus used parables to teach eternal truths, Hank communicates the Gospel of Christ by blending scripture and spiritual insight with a life long collection of homespun, down-to earth, illustrative anecdotes and observations.I often encouraged Hank to write down these entertaining, educational, and challenging stories for the benefit of future generations, and I am delighted that he has done so in his new book. Just as good songs deserve to be re-sung, good stories merit being retold. and my friend and mentor, Dr. Hank Russell, is a great storyteller!’- Judge Christopher Shea Nickell, Kentucky Court of Appeals

“It has been a Godly blessing to have known Hank for longer than I can count.  Coming from the same community where our families were well acquainted, and having personally visited him often during the numerous years of his ministry we have enjoyed a blessed friendship for all the now some fifty years of my public service.  I know this book will be rewarding to the readers.”  Julian M. Carroll, Governor of Kentucky, 1975-80, State Senator 2004-Present

“Dr. Russell has always had the ability to inspire us through humor and intellect.  Here he has combined in a thought provoking way humor, wit, and wisdom, and teaches us a profound Christian truth.  He makes us laugh, think, and give thanks.”-Rev. Joe Beal, Pastor, Broadway United Methodist Church 

 “Hank is one of my dearest friends. He is a minister with many years of experience, and in those years he has accumulate many positive, wonderful and happy experiences.  I am so thankful that he has decided to put them into print and share them with many people.  I know we all look forward to the blessing God has in store for us when we read this book. God Bless.” - Dr. George Mathison, Pastor Auburn United Methodist Church,  Auburn, Alabama

“Hank could tell us all more than a thing or two about how to live life. As his physician, I have seen him go through three cancer diagnosis with Grace and laughter.  As his neighbor and friend and someone who has watched his wonderful daily ministry to all those around him, i know what an inspiring and wonderful person he is.” - Dr. Polly LeBhun, MD