In the Gospels, nobody understands Jesus' parables. And, it would seem, that's just how he wants it. Whaat?
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Original (and Fun!) Easter Sermon
The fourth century "Paschal Homily" of St. John Chrysostom, our earliest Easter sermon, is a blast! (Pacifistically speaking, of course....)
Read MoreThe "c" Word
There were all sorts of places -- histories, journals, letters, war chronicles, poetry -- where Rome could have mentioned the subject of crucifixion, yet just about everywhere she remained strangely silent. Except in her comedy.
Read MorePussy Riot Palm Procession
A modern "seriously playful" counterpart to what Jesus was up to, for your consideration, as we enter Holy Week 2014....
Read MoreNothing Up His Sleeve!
Much of what we love about contemporary magic acts can actually be found spicing up the work of biblical heroes, making their miraculous work that much more entertaining.
Read MoreBlind Men's Guff
The "Jesus Heals a Man Born Blind" story of John 9 can sound a lot like "Who's on First?" And cable TV news shows....
Read MoreAmelia Bedelia Goes to the Well....
There are many ways we've been led to understand the "Samaritan Woman at the Well" in John 4:5-42. May I suggest another??
Read MoreEngaging the Powers Engagingly
My favorite theologian, Walter Wink, most entertainingly demonstrates how Jesus taught his followers to be peacemakers, emerging God's Realm of justice, harmony and joy for all through practical, effective, and hilariously clever acts of intentional non-violence.
Read MoreHeavenly Hustle
As unsavory and implausible as it may seem for inclusion in a sacred text, hoodwinkery is a phenomenon prominent and playfully celebrated in our Bible. Throughout the text, Old and New Testaments. Even at the cross.
Read MoreThe Gospel with a Goose!
I often wish all of life would be nice, neat, already filled with enough surprises. The same goes for the God the Bible commands/invites/beseeches me to follow….
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