Thoughts on this most-important topic of conversation (and action), through the Comic Lens
Read MoreWhat Would Jesus Pack?
Butt Dust, Indeed!
This photo, very popular on Facebook this week, prompts The Comic Lens to do a little analysis about why, in addition to being hilarious, is most theologically apropos!
Read MoreCrazy Ash Scripture!
in Corinthians, comedy of the Bible, farce, Irony, Jonah, Parody, Fool, Prophets
In the book of Jonah, animals wander around mourning their sins in sackcloth and ashes. Is that a stupid pet trick...or what??
Read MoreFighting Fire with Fierstein!
Harvey Fierstein is a master at making gentle fun of himself to break down the barriers that divide us. This blog is not about him (but his name afforded a title I could not resist!); although, in this discussion about the meeting of Jesus and Nathaniel it could be....
Read More"Amazing Grace!"
Thoughts on baptism (and wacky London donuts) through the comic lens!
Read MoreYear End Top 10!
in Celebration, God, Joy, Grace
Believe it or not, 2018 has brought my life a boatload of joy! Here are my top 10. What are yours?
Read MoreMy Christmas Story
in Celebration, Christmas, Grace, St. Paul
As this is the first Christmas since my dad died, I especially cherish a particularly poignant memory of him and a Christmas past. To be exact, the one when I was 15.
Read MoreA Happy "That Girl" Squanto-Filled Thanksgiving to You!
Here's my Thanksgiving 2017 message to you, dear friends! Dedicated to Rev. Susan Brecht.
Read MoreMum's NOT The Word....
The verses in 1 Timothy and 1 Corinthians prohibiting women to speak or have authority over men are considered among the worst, and most dangerous, in scripture. What difference might it make if we view these texts through a comic lens??
Read MoreHola Scriptura!
The 500th Anniversary of the Reformation and the legacy of Martin Luther inspire the Comic Lens, through a comic lens, to explore some of the most confusing, objectionable and venous verses of scripture. Roll out the barrell!
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