Despite the mess the denomination bemoans itself in, maybe it’s on its way to returning to its virulent, noxious, glorious roots.
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The Love Lab!
When searching for a metaphor to understand and embrace “Church” for today’s time and place, may I suggest a “love laboratory”? A place and community of experimenters who embrace the sacred journey of trial and error and discovery….and discovery and trial and error…and….
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!
Read More"Fun With Rummage!"
in Church, comedy of the Bible, God, Jesus, Kitsch, Kingdom of God, Parables, Luke
Here's a sermon of mine that made it into print! As an example of "Comedy and Preaching", I compare the Kingdom of God to a church rummage sale. Seems that now is a good time to share this sermon for a number of reasons, including the beginning of the Cubs-Indians World Series....
Read MoreBe Careful What You Ask For
The Church's wish to fulfill Jesus' "Great Commission" and make disciples of all nations has always more than come true. This can, a lot of the time, make for some helpful ironic humor; for the UMC, perhaps now.
Read More"Oh My LORD, Bless My Bowl!"
Why Bathroom Blessings and other sacramental fun are the hope for the world.
Read MoreThat #%&@*! Mustard Seed
We like to make every bratwurst extra special by lathering it with mustard laced with cranberries or champagne, but in the ancient world, the only good mustard plant was a dead mustard plant. And one that had NO SEEDS.
Read MoreThe Mispronunciation is the Message! (The Comedy of Pentecost)
And you thought having to say "Zerubbubel" and "Maher-shalal-hash-baz" was hard, even though important....
Read MoreAscen-shenanigans!
in Celebration, Church, Easter, Fun, Holidays, Holy Spirit, Jesus, God, Joy, Performance of Scripture, Sin, Polyester
The Rev. "Laughing Laura" Gentry and I assembled Ascension Day worship last Sunday.... 'nuff said!
Read MoreI Love to Eat The Story
How many ways can our Easter basket loaded with candy help us remember what the Bible says?
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