Life Is Funny Until It Isn't - Chonda Pierce

[@lorismith2484]

Our oldest son has cut us off and won't allow us to see our grandkids. It's heartbreaking but he wants us to stop being Christians. We must cling to Jesus and pray like crazy!

[@focusonthefamily]

We're so sorry you're having trouble with your son @lorismith2484. Please know that we will be praying for you, asking the Lord to reveal Himself to your son and provide you and your family with His perfect peace. You may find this article helpful- bit.ly/3OzmVRU. -Luna H.

[@dotsaunders3028]

I get the same message from my DIL and grandchildren. I feel it's Satan working thru those we love.

[@AZRefugeeMinistry]

So sorry to hear this 🙏🙏🙏

[@joynkindness]

Ask if he'll meet with you and them at a public restaurant for an hour once a month and agree not to talk about anything Christian. This might help. I have seen similar help, sometimes. Prayers. M arr

[@kamelabrower1759]

I can relate. In September 2023 my ex son in laws new wife cut me off from my granddaughter. It is painful. I keep praying.

[@gracecook4347]

As a widow of one month this was medicine to my soul as I sit on my porch sipping tea and laughing.

[@saylorbay2000]

If you haven’t yet watched her video titled “Laughing In the Dark”, I recommend it so highly. Our Griefshare group watched it and wept so hard together but it also helped us to better articulate the conflicting emotions we were all feeling.

[@sarahmorgan992]

You are doing great Grace. It took me 7 years to laugh.

[@wasabe591]

❤❤❤❤

[@deborahgibson1609]

I lost my husband a year ago, but the Lord has given me piece and contentment.

[@deborahgibson1609]

Peace not piece. Lol

[@djnick59]

I needed this tonight---my husband died three days ago. Chonda knows what it is to live through it.

[@thereturnoffrancesblogg]

I'm so sorry for your loss.

[@wasabe591]

❤❤❤❤

[@onion6foot]

Losing a husband through death is a lot better than finding out he is a psychopath and the entire marriage was a fraud and his agenda has long been trying to cause your death, doing "whatever it takes"

[@ukrsun]

So sorry ❤️

[@djnick59]

@@thereturnoffrancesblogg thank you---day 5, tough.

[@theresas2373]

My son 31 passed away with ptsd from military served in Afghanistan. My 34 yr old daughter passed away 6yrs later anorexia and lupus and ileostomy. I took care of her while i also worked my oldest son didnt let me visir his daughter 20 years . My youngest son 35 is in drug rehab. I know ive made mistakes . I have broken heart . By myself . Alone . The only ones who cared have died. I try to keep the faith. Bless all those with broken hearts, Lord ...

[@vangelinatapia1048]

Praying the Lord give you peace in Jesus' name

[@pattidonohoo9757]

Thank you for your story, it helps me!🌷

[@marjoriegaeto]

1130p

[@sarzozasarzoza2890]

Don't give up...please please remember the comforter is there with you..Get involved in a home bible group.

[@kimingrao2407]

Keep praying 🙏 I will to. I'm sorry for loss.

[@phyllisjohnston8635]

My daughter and granddaughters took me to you, Chonda in Ft Pierce, Florida. It was a surprise. Wonderful time. Laughing constantly.

[@niCEwan]

" The best thing in the world that you can do for your family is the man that you are on Sunday - it must be the man that you ARE on Monday." Well said, Lady. Funny set 👍

[@catinamoore7131]

I am a widow, loss my mom and younger sister. This is what I needed. Thank you Chonda and Focus on the family. What a beautiful soul!

[@SunshineCatwoman]

If your child has cut you off, don't give up hope. I married a narcissistic sociopath who isolated me from my friends and family for 10 years. When I finally "woke up" and got away, I went right back to my family. I couldn't erase the pain those 10 years had caused, but I spent every weekend thereafter with my parents.

[@LilCraftyNook]

I pray for the day when my sons oldest child wakes up and comes back to him. (She’s 12 now and her mother has alienated her against him) It may be awhile…

[@tejai6693]

@SunshineCatwoman Oh how I would love to ask you a couple of questions Maybe you have a calling to help others see your side? You could help sooo many people 💕

[@debsthriftytips]

I’m also a preacher’s daughter to man who battles manic depression and paranoia. I’m 45 years old and he’s completely cut me out of his life. He refuses meds or any sort of medical help. It’s been difficult, but The Lord is faithful and kind. ❤

[@pAusten]

30 years ago I organized a sleepover at my church for moms. Chonda's VHS was our entertainment. We wore our PJ'S and I remember making the poster with curlers I'd hot glued on to a funny face on the poster. She is so inspirational.

[@teresaashley8279]

That's an awesome idea

[@happynature73]

Amen laughter is medicine 🙌🏼🙌🏼

[@jeanhowarth1852]

Proverbs🎉

[@Dee-sn5uh]

Chonda,you are a healer!Waaayyy too many people are hurting and we don’t want to hear vulgarities that are supposed to be funny.Giving us laughter while giving your beautiful testimony which is so many of our testimonies just lifts us up and helps to bring healing to a hurting world!Thank you!

[@Anneke-i9c]

Thank you, Chonda. My husband died 4 years ago at the age of 64. We have a Christian daughter and had a prodigal daughter who cohabited with her partner. They have 2 children. Praise the Lord, He saved her soul about half a year ago. Now she and her partner have broken up and my daughter + kids + the German Shepherd have moved in with me. Life now is a mixture of suffering and joy. Listening to you helped me to see context and have faith in the faithfulness of our loving Father. His grace is sufficient for me. May the joy of the Lord fill the hearts of you and all your listeners.

[@irenemoreaux4446]

When my Mother passed away 15 years ago, I remember riding in the car to the cemetery with my husband and son. Both men were quiet and sad. Just then I remembered the day my Mother and I were sitting and sewing together, listening to one of Chonda’s performances. We laughed until our sides hurt. I remember one of her funny lines, “ We”re dropping like flies”. I told my guys that to help lighten the moment and still feel the Lord had blessed me with the utmost peace that entire day. I knew where my Mom was and I would see her again. I am thankful to hear someone say laughter gets them through tough times. It certainly does for me. Thank you Chonda and may God bless you like crazy.

[@darlaalley8302]

I remember " we're dropping like flies"!!

[@terryruiz7417]

Without laughter it's impossible to remain sane in this life. I'm so glad I ran across this today. I watch over a parent in their late 90's, and the stress of caring for someone who only knows negativity and criticism is taking it's toll on me. Thanks for the blessing of laughter at the end of a difficult week.

[@wvglitter7761]

Just let them be right sometimes, find the humor in it, and maybe they will too

[@treasurepatton8953]

She is so REAL! ❤LOVE HER! 😊

[@ronbon321able]

I am SO HAPPY I found this! I was trying to find Christian comedy.

[@SallyS99]

Michael Jr. Is very funny

[@sandyjuntunen4088]

There's lots of it out there, keep looking,☺

[@purplelove392]

Check out Bananas with Jeff Allen, Bone Hampton, Nazareth, Thor, many, many others. Dry Bar Comedy has clean comedy, but not all are Christians.

[@mayram-haspil4897]

Wow! She's hysterical but, what a msg. of substance!! Her msg. is powerful... 💪 Gbh... ❤❤❤

[@gailgeer3101]

Oh Chonda, loving to hear you again. I am a pastor's daughter who grew up in holiness church too and I so relate to all that you are saying. I was always scared the rapture would come and what I may be doing, etc.! I met you years ago at a women's conference. Always held you dear in my heart. God bless you. You're a strong woman!

[@marvamerryman8308]

My husband died in 2002, I was a widow at 37. Never remarry, I'm good with that, even though some family still gives me flack. None.of their business! God bless and stay strong. 🎉🎉🎉

[@laural.4844]

She is wonderful with a strong testimony and great humor ❤😊

[@casaundrabronner6484]

May the Lord continue to bless and keep you ❤

[@idakate7]

I think the hardest thing to do is to believe and accept that God loves you unconditionally.

[@focusonthefamily]

Hi friend, thank you for sharing. It's so good to know that while we were lost, God demonstrated his love for us. Romans 5:8.

[@janicecovell5297]

😂❤ I am a blessed fortunate widow. But sometimes life, even living as I do with 2 sweet grandsons, and a good daughter and her husband, is difficult. I need to be reminded how incredibly blessed I am ! Thank you Jesus, Chonda and Focus on the Family.❤

[@nunyabznz]

So hard to find good clean humor out there! Thank you!!❤❤❤❤❤

[@carolinegreen7043]

I had to leave my husband after 36 and 1/2 years he died on his own almost 3 years later aged 81. He was a narcissist. I spent all our marriage looking after he kept going into hospital yet when I got sick and had to go into hospital he didn’t like it. I felt I was flogging a dead horse. My kids were pleased when I left him and said I should have left him years ago yet I felt I had to stick to my marriage as I don’t believe in divorce. I didn’t divorce him when he died because I couldn’t afford it. Now I get his pension. I felt guilty at first. But God is good all the time despite the crippling pain I live with every day.

[@judyanderson8782]

Reading all these comments makes me realize none of God's children have gone thru life without pain and loss. That's why the Bible says Jesus will wipe every tear from our eyes. Bless Jesus. He knew we'd need it.

[@nikkig4847]

So true generations of pain

[@Adria63]

I hold dear to that promise!

[@63SpaceGirl]

😢🙏🌹💖🤗🙌

[@debrajahnke5904]

OH MY GOSH, I haven't seen her in years. She is the only preformer for lack a better word that I have ever went to. Saw her twice when she was in New Hope Minn. Best show ever. I'm so excited

[@tammyheatherly4646]

It just shows that people will let you down but God never will.

[@focusonthefamily]

Amen!

[@peppermintgirl572]

So refreshing. What a funny way to share her painful yet beautiful testimony. Just what I need it to hear....

[@cindynewman902]

So true. Our earthly father is formative to our view of a Heavenly Father. And the more dysfunctional the man the harder, for some of us it is, to trust or even believe in a Heavenly Father. I thank the Lord that He came searching and redeemed this lost sheep.

[@mikenixon2401]

I am always impressed by how some people can bring a message of faith in this manner. Thank you for posting. Now, let's go be a blessing.

[@sylviajones4907]

Amen! God's ways are not our ways.

[@sharon7675]

Laughter is the medicine of life. God is the funniest comedian I'll ever know.

[@susanstandard8727]

Chonda, you’ve blessed my life with laughter, when all I could see was dark clouds. Thank you. ❤

[@KristinaHoneyHavenFarm]

I love listening to Chonda. I can definitely identify with many of her life events, including the death of my siblings in their mid-twenties and being widowed in '99, though I am remarried now. The only thing that we can surely count on when everything else goes wrong is God's love.

[@wasabe591]

❤❤❤❤

[@janaboyce8920]

With Him and because of Him we are enough!! ❤

[@dianabrown3396]

I began life as a "preacher's kid". My upbringing was very similiar to this blessed daughter of God. As the preacher's daughter I was told "preacher's kids are the wildest kids in town." During my growing up years I learned many hard lessons through my choices. Line upon line, here a little, there a little; precept upon precept. Heavenly Father's timing is exquisite. He knows my heart. His desire is my desire. Returning to live in eternal glory with my family.

[@judybailey7962]

Love her vulnerability

[@sheryl7837]

Chonda is truly one of the most hilariously funny comediennes I have ever enjoyed! Keep up the wonderful work. 🥰

[@sherrycapps403]

Awsome testimony. What a life! Thank you❤

[@CrazyMama1957]

Chonda, you are loved. Hearing this brought SO many hurtful things to light and I'm still struggling to forgive and love. Thank you for being you! ❤

[@cindybain6054]

God bless you abundantly

[@BeatrizRodriguez-vu1cc]

I LOVE how. Chondra says, "IN YOURSELF RIGHTEOUS, WE BEGIN TO TELL PEOPLE HOW GOD SUPPOSE TO HEAL THEM" God's ways are not our ways.❤

[@stacyedwards92]

Chonda has made me laugh and cry within seconds for many, many years. Seen/met her in person and she is so genuine and kind. I love her!!

[@dawncore9863]

Lady, YOU ARE AN INSPIRATION to so many of us!!!

[@ja9766]

Wow this is beautiful ❤️ thank you Lord Jesus

[@PhilAlumb]

Chonda's.. delivery has changed over time. She's Still wonderful.✨

[@BonnieBorovitcky]

Thank you for your ministry. Great program!

[@brags3928]

Chonda, I thank you for doing this show. I view your comedy and have over the years! Sharing your life and standing for the LORD is a blessing!🙏🏾ing😇✝️❤️

[@jenniferlong3492]

Awesome!! Praise The Lord!! I am definitely a fan now!!❤❤🙌🙌

[@julievanderleest]

Since my mom died unexpectedly last year, I have struggled with finding my own identity. I lived with my mom. We were very close. I have a few disabilities that had brought me back home from serving as a missionary when I was 27. I’m turning 40 this weekend. Spending most of my time alone, it has been very hard. I helped my mom a lot and always felt like my purpose was to be there for her. I no longer a daughter. Not loved as much as I used to be. It’s been hard to understand who I am now and God’s purpose in my life. Chonda is such a blessing and I always get the best laugh listening to her.❤

[@carolmurray5799]

I am sorry for your loss. I understand how painful it was to lose Mom. When the people who love you most in the world dies, you feel the void immensely. Praying for you.

[@julievanderleest]

@@carolmurray5799 thank you so much. That means a lot!❤️❤️

[@michelebee991]

I care about you ❤

[@kevinreagin2126]

Praying for you in Jesus name 🙏

[@Good-DaySunshine]

@@julievanderleest I wish someone offered a Christian penpal list. Not email but REAL, hold-it-in-your-hand paper letter. That way cards can be sent- a little gift... whatever- it's so much more personal!

[@WeepingWidowSueAna]

After losing my husband - the most unimaginable and horrible pain in all of life - clinging to comedy is the only thing that kept me from dying of a broken heart. The pain is still deep, unbearable at times, agonizing, and horrific... but comedy has been one thing that gets me through another dark day.

[@focusonthefamily]

Dear, friend. We hope you'll rest in the assurance that Jesus Himself has promised never to forsake you. He can make your burden lighter - and we trust that He will. If you ever need a listening ear or prayer, please call our office from 6:00 A.M. to 8:00 P.M. (MT) Monday through Friday; the number is 1-800-A-FAMILY (232-6459). You are in our prayers.- Jocelyn C.

[@msprettypinkpanther6142]

It’s Jesus carrying you through 🙏🏻

[@cjcheifer994]

I love you, Chonda. Thank you for being you.

[@purplelove392]

I saw her life in FW with The Robinson's. I laughed so hard, I made the film cuts. They even used it for future crowd shots. I've watched every video she's ever made that I could find.

[@moniqueengleman873]

That was excellent. Her life needs more laughter. I also really appreciated her vulnerability. Great set.

[@conjoeadams899]

What a wonderful Sunday Morning Message. The title Piqued My Interest. Sometimes, You NEED to Laugh to keep from Crying. AMEN

[@shirleysarradet9486]

Loved every word. Thank you. I lost my Paul on 3/18/22. We were married for 68 yrs. Who am I. Beautifully put.

[@linda4853]

That ending says it all. ❤❤❤

[@gwenstone3903]

I haven't heard her in so long! Thank you, Chondra, for making me laugh ❤ I get upset everytime I hear "I'm sorry you lost your husband " and my mind goes to the suffering he went through but maybe now I can think of losing him in Walmart 😅

[@Livindaybyday]

Oh I love you! You are so funny!! Definitely will be watching out for your videos!! 🤗🤗

[@dawnlund1104]

Oh my goodness, I have heard short snippets of her before and loved her, but I love her so much more now. God is so good.

[@hopeforthefuture8680]

Thank you so much ! He will never leave you or forsake you ❤️

[@jessicapiele8557]

Amen God bless her for being raw and real

[@lindanorrell7812]

I’m so glad I watched this

[@Adria63]

I'm crying! My husband of 39 plus years died May 14th of this year. I had that same realization of who am I?. Thank you for sharing!

[@annthompson5124]

Your message is such a blessing!! Laughter is so therapeutic!

[@Lindas33]

Same for me my only son he is a father to twins and he doesn't want anything to do with me. And he is a Christian it is going on 3 years with he not wanting anything to do with me😢😢😢. I 🙏 for him every day.

[@elliemathews6884]

You are not alone. This is happening all over the nation and it's happened to me as well.

[@Lindas33]

@@elliemathews6884 That is so true. Bible has mother against daughter, father against son. And so on the devil wants everyone to be against each other. That is only mission.

[@focusonthefamily]

We are sorry you are going through that. If you’d like to talk with one of our counselors (at no cost to you), call 855-771-HELP (4357) weekdays between 6 A.M. and 8 P.M. (MT). Just give your number to the Family Help Center staff member who answers the phone. They will pass along your phone number to one of our caring Christian counselors. One of them will return your call just as soon as they’re able. - Beth A.

[@wasabe591]

❤❤❤❤

[@candiweaver4590]

​@@focusonthefamilyI just made a snap shot of this with your phone number on it. I know people who need Christian counseling. Thank you

[@LadyLiet]

I love Focus on the Family!! I listen to their programs on my local Christian radio station KHCB 105.7 in the great state of Texas! They have station branches across Texas, Louisiana, Oklahoma, Arkansas Florida to New Mexico. They also have an online, streaming availability. KHCB - Keeping Him Close Bye. May our Lord Bless you and keep you. Amen ❤❤

[@jackiemurphy6072]

I just love her good clean comedy. I've been listening to her since she started. Her Testimony is so heart piercing every time I hear it.❤

[@christinegustafson4226]

You have so touched my heart today Chonda. Thank you. ❤

[@bonniebarbee7984]

God Bless her and her message. Made me feel good about myself .

[@KathyLouvin]

Chonda I love your ministry. I have listened to you for years. My dad was called to preach and did not answer the call until it was too late. The week he decided to answer the call, he was killed in a head on condition by a drunk driver. During his lifetime, he pioneered a genre of music that landed him in the Country Music Hall of Fame.

[@sheilahall]

Who was your father please. I’m a widow of 68 yrs old and a very devoted Christian. Ty

[@KathyLouvin]

@@sheilahall Ira Louvin of the Louvin Brothers

[@candiweaver4590]

How cool! When I read this, I wondered which of the brothers. I have been a fan ask my life. I'm from Scottsboro, Alabama, not far from where they were from.

[@marthadrake3443]

My son married a Buddhist and has cut us off from his family as well. I just keep praying that God will reveal Himself but an terrified that something horrible will have to happen in order for this to take place.😞

[@rosalindquinones2791]

BEAUTIFUL & SO STRONG HE HAS BROUGHT YOU SO FAR HE WILL CONTINUE TO SUSTAIN YOU UNTIL IT IS THE TIME TO RETURN TO THE FATHER GOD BLESS

[@Deba7777]

Love Chonda!

[@Sdk123-p7v]

I really needed to hear this I have bipolar disorder, and everything she described her father is, I can relate. I believe in the Lord, but honestly even with meds, I fall into sin and have these roller coasters of emotions, it’s hard to describe. But I truly thank Shonda for sharing her testimony so openly. We need more of that in the church.

[@AmyRyan-g4l]

This clip is excellent, probably the best of yours that I've heard. I've heard you before you lost David, and then after he passed. But this brings your story full circle back to God. I would love to sit and share stories with you over coffee!!!

[@fertilehomestead8879]

I am a widow of just 9 ½ months. I am struggling because my teenagers are angry and struggling and I'm trying not to react in anger, but show Christ. It is so hard. I so many times wish it was me God took home and not my husband. Prayers please!

[@focusonthefamily]

"Thank you for sharing. We’re very sorry to hear about your recent loss and we want to put an arm around you during this difficult time. We’ll be praying that the Lord will make His invisible presence very real to you, and that He Himself will intervene in amazing ways to fill the empty places in your heart. Also, if you’d ever like to talk with one of our caring pastoral counselors, they’d be glad to speak with you. Just dial 1-800-A-FAMILY (1-800-232-6459) anytime between 6:00 A.M. to 8:00 P.M. (MT) Monday through Friday and ask to speak to a pastoral counselor. The Family Help Center staff member who answers the phone will arrange for a call-back just as soon as possible. There’s no cost for this - we just want to come alongside you in any way we can. -Ella L.

[@deborahh8168]

What a great lady.

[@charlespowers6373]

Wow, I listen to you almost every morning on 88.5 in Lincoln Ne. First time I have seen you Jim and put a face to the voice

[@jenniferdickerson6922]

I needed this. Because I'm not enough.

[@dawnsmallcomb5273]

Oh the sorrows… and soothing joys, praise God! Btw, I’m stealing that stud muffin line - don’t tell my husband, it won’t be as funny when it slips out😂

[@laurelpowell5471]

Bravo Chonda!! She is awesome.

[@lovenothate2023]

Beautiful message in your comedy act. You are amazing!

[@vickibarnett6057]

Thank you, Chonda, for continuing to share your story. Love you

[@FrankMeiser-yv4rn]

Your a worthy woman. God bless you.😇🙏👍❤

[@donnawatson845]

Chondra....ty for your humor my dear. You always give me laffs. Definitely a little gift from Jesus 😊

[@pamwyatt9787]

I can relate to lost identity. My mom passed a year ago, 97 I took care of her then she had to go to Alzheimer's care facility. I don't have anyone to take care except myself. I TRULY AM LOST OF WHO I AM AND WHAT I SHOULD DO WITH MY LIFE

[@tkori4687]

Right there with you

[@margaretstigler771]

Amen! Thank you Shawnda!

[@jocelynrose7911]

Wow!!! Powerful. May God bless her as she blesses others❤️

[@kathygreer9471]

I lost my beloved 1 year ago. He is in heaven waiting on me. I still don’t know who I am without him. I have 3 wonderful sons and daughters in love and 3 lovely granddaughters and 2 blessed grandsons under 1 years old. I’m blessed beyond measure but still struggling with who I am without him after 40 years of marriage God has guided my steps but I still struggle with my own identity.

[@kathygreer9471]

I needed to hear this. Thank you.

[@focusonthefamily]

Thank you for sharing Kathy. We’re very sorry to hear about your recent loss and we want to put an arm around you during this difficult time. We’ll be praying that the Lord will make His invisible presence very real to you, and that He Himself will intervene in amazing ways to fill the empty places in your heart. Also, if you’d ever like to talk with one of our caring pastoral counselors, they’d be glad to speak with you. Just dial 1-800-A-FAMILY (1-800-232-6459) anytime between 6:00 A.M. to 8:00 P.M. (MT) Monday through Friday and ask to speak to a pastoral counselor. The Family Help Center staff member who answers the phone will arrange for a call-back just as soon as possible. There’s no cost for this - we just want to come alongside you in any way we can. God Bless- Ella L.

[@nanja01]

One of the most genuine, honest, painful, beautiful and joyful testimonials I have ever heard. I cried, I laughed and realized our journeys aren’t so different. Thank you!❤️

[@sanctuary70]

What a gift - laughter. And what a talent gave this woman.

[@made_in_germany]

I so enjoy all of her comedy shows. She is amazing and definitely wonderfully made.

[@truth2919]

Thank you for posting this. I needed to hear this.

[@sherriejohnson508]

Thank you this is wonderful

[@SarahHovley]

Thank you. So much.

[@lindaleisner3292]

Thank you Chonda! What an encouraging word you shared. God Bless You! 🙏

[@dianehitesinsurance]

Thank you so much! I appreciate this so much