On this Mid-Term Election day, please spare us your cute little anecdotes!
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Matthew
Thoughts for September 14....
We have lived through the shock and horror of September 11, the gracious coming together of September 12, the “new normal” of September 13…. Where do we go from here? Let’s see what a comic lens on scripture might suggest….
Read More"Amazing Grace!"
Thoughts on baptism (and wacky London donuts) through the comic lens!
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 MoreWry with a Dash of Bitters
When trying to decipher the humor of Jesus (and its profound and prophetic power), the Comic Lens suggests comparing it to the humor of Hawkeye Pierce. Cheers! (Sort of....)
Read More"Them!"
The Comic Lens invites you to enter into this year's Holy Week by contemplating, among other things, giant killer bugs. (And donkeys....)
Read MoreInderisible!
Humor is emerging as a major tool for resistance and transformation in the current political maelstrom. This isn't new. Jesus even shows his disciples how!
Read MoreThe Game of the Name!
Is it possible to have fun - a lot of fun - with that long list of often unpronounceable names at the beginning of Matthew's gospel that comprise Jesus' genealogy?
Read MoreLocust Bits
They're one of the few specifically-mentioned foods in our "Christmas scriptures." Wouldn't it be great fun - and more - to include at your next Holiday Open House?
Read More"Joy to the World, The End has Come!"
in Apocalypse, Advent, Christmas, Fun, Holidays, Jesus, Matthew, The Revelation
Apocalyptic Christmas Carols are but one fun and festive way to get your Advent Season off to a theologically correct start! Here's more!
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