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New York, here I come!  I will be the keynote speaker for the New England Ladies Renewal Conference March 30 - April 1.  Do you think those ladies will understand 'Southernese'? 

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“Who is this Barbara Eubanks?  What does she do?  What’s she about?” you might ask.

First of all, I am a member of a royal family – a child of the King.  That being said, I attempt to live out the principle set down in Proverbs 16:3 - Commit to the LORD whatever you do, and your plans will succeed. NIV That philosophy hasn’t failed me yet.

Presently, I fill my days telling people, through my writing and speaking, that God WANTS His children to be happy – to laugh and enjoy the blessings he provides.  I begin most of my presentations exclaiming, “Rejoice, and again I say rejoice.”

Yes, I’m an author.  I have written three humorous, yet inspiring, devotional books – Humorous Happenings in Holy Places (Tate Publishing, 2004),  And the Angels Laughed (Tate Publishing, 2006) and Laughing with the Lord (Tate Publishing 2010).  Each of these contains  humorous, true anecdotes which have taken place in church or which have spiritual implications.  I have chapters in two compiled books – Whispering in God’s Ear and 101 Great ways to Improve Your Life Vol. 3.  I also write a monthly column - Humor in Holy Places -  for Anniston/Gadsden family Christian Magazine.

I find humor wherever I am whether it is in church, with family, or with friends.  I believe we should Remind  An English proverb says, “Laughter is the best medicine.”  The Bible says it a little differently: Proverbs 17:22 -A merry heart doeth good like a medicine: but a broken spirit drieth the bones. We should Remind ourselves to look for something to laugh about every day.

Secondly, I believe we should Remember the funny stuff when it happens.  That’s why I write down these funny stories.  Another way I remember is by doing the third R – Retell it.  That is what I do as a Christian humorist.

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Men Served Women at Ladies Banquet FBC Attalla PDF Print E-mail
Written by Barbara Eubanks   
Saturday, 28 April 2012 22:23

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What a great night!  I always enjoy sharing some church humor and inspiration, but tonight was especially special.  It also served as a reunion with people with whom I had worshipped for thirteen years.  My husband Steve pastored FBC Attalla from 1982 -1995. I spoke on Taste and See, the Lord is Good.  The men made this night extra special because they decorated, served, and cleaned up.  What men!

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Last Updated on Monday, 30 April 2012 15:29
 
New England Ladies' Renewal Conference PDF Print E-mail
Written by Barbara Eubanks   
Tuesday, 10 April 2012 23:19

 

 

What an exciting event was the New England Ladies' Conference!  It was amazing that such a cultural and racial diverse group could come together and understand the humor and inspiration of this Southern gal.  I was definitely prayed up because I knew it would be totally up to God if I could show his glory to this group.  I have never felt His presence so real while I was speaking.
   The theme was Taste and see that the Lord is good, so on Friday night I spoke on "Taste"; on Saturday, on "See"; and them on Sunday, on "The Lord is Good."  The worship was so real and good.  I learned there is more than one way to worship, and with this diverse assembly, each person worshipped in her own way.
   I also learned that great hospitatlity is not limited to the South.  I have never been so graciously welcomed and received, and praise God, those women bought books.

Last Updated on Thursday, 19 April 2012 14:30
 
‘Boy, Them Ain’t Cantaloupes’ PDF Print E-mail
Written by Barbara Eubanks   
Friday, 24 October 2008 12:44

This summer has been filled with changes.  First, after celebrating our fiftieth wedding anniversary June 19th, Steve and I began our second half-century together.  Thankfully, as I have become, shall we say, less youthful, God has blessed by dimming Steve’s vision.  He thinks I look better now than when he married me.  Please don’t tell him any different.

Secondly, after my dad has lived independently and/or semi-independently for his ninety-eight years, time has come when he needs twenty-four hour supervision.  He now resides in an assisted living facility.  He says he’s happy there, and truly seems to be – until the staff asks him to do something.  The stubborn mule syndrome seems to surface then.

But to cap the stack, I seem to have become a porn star.  Now let me explain that one.  I have two great horses.  Some might call them plugs, but I’ve cherished them because they are so good with my grandchildren.  All of them have fed them bread, watermelon, cantaloupe, apples, or whatever over the fence.  I’ve taught the children how to hold the food in their hands in a position to avoid the horses biting them accidentally.  From the time they could sit astride the horses, they have.  Very gently, knowing they were carrying a precious load, the horses would follow me circling the yard, and the children would think they were in complete control because they held the reins.

With that said, I will tell you, I’ve always respected the strength and size of these equines.  I do now even more.  My brother-in-law and his wife brought out their visiting granddaughters for a swim and for them to see the horses.  I gave them hotdog buns to feed Smoky and Sisco.  Kathryn, the oldest sister, came in to report Elizabeth, the younger, was exciting the horses with her squealing.  I thought nothing of it because, as I said, they are gentle animals.  But to be on the safe side, we adults moved outside to supervise.

I had dressed earlier in the day for another event in a shimmery light orange shell and lime green pants.  As I do so often, I walked over to the fence with the girls to pet Smoky and Sisco.  In my normal natural motion, I reached up with my right hand to pet Sisco’s head.  Well, that’s when disaster, or should I say, ‘disboobster’ struck.  Before I knew what had happened, Sisco reached over the fence, grabbed my left breast with his teeth, picked my ample body off the ground, shook me, and threw me backwards. He must have seen the orange and thought it was a cantaloupe.  Pain!  That was all I could sense at the moment.  My thought was, “Boy, ‘them ain’t’ cantaloupes.”

Last Updated on Wednesday, 02 May 2012 09:14
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Novel in Publication Phase PDF Print E-mail
Written by Barbara Eubanks   
Tuesday, 10 April 2012 23:44
My novel, A Web too Tight, is closer to being a reality.  It is with the publisher in the editing phase.  I should have copies in hand this fall.
   The storyline is about a minister who has reached the pinnacle of  his career, begins to believe he is entitled to do what he pleases, and has an affair with a woman he is counselling.  This destroys his ministry and hurts those who love him.  Tragic it would be if it ended there, but it doesn't.  It is also about a wife who shows agape love and forgiveness, leading others to a point of forgiveness.  The book shows how one man's sin can hurt so many and how one woman's example can reach so far.  Those who have previewed it say it is a page-turner they can't put down.
   Email me and let me know you want to be on the list to buy one of the first copies.  The list is already getting lengthy.
 
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