How does the horrifying biblical story of "The Sacrifice of Isaac" aka "The Binding of Isaac" change when we substitute "Isaac" for the meaning of his name, "Laughter"??
Read MoreThe Binding of Laughter
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Wry 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 MoreRisus Paschalis, 2017
This year, the ancient Christian concept of Risus Paschalis ("The Easter Laugh") came to have new and deeper meaning for me and my family.
Read MoreTHE SACRED AND THE SERBIAN! (Part of an ongoing series "Scripture, Peacemaking and Humor")
I haven't yet discovered much on ways the Church has followed God's lead of using humor to bring down the forces of injustice and oppression. However, there are some great examples to be found elsewhere. For example, Serbia.
Read MoreBaby Showers!
Despite the often bitter contention as to what, according to Jesus, it takes to see the Kingdom of God: does one have to be "born again" or "born from above"? The bottom line is that it involves birth, and birth is one of the earmarks of comedy. How's that for Good News?!!
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 MoreYear End Top 10!
Time to share the list of my Top 10 Joys of 2016! This year doing this exercise was a little different. And even more important. Check mine out and make your own!
Read MoreGrief Relief: Looking for Laughter in Loss
in Laughter, Joy, Irony, Healing stories
Following Tuesday night's election returns, there are a lot of deeply grieving people. It's important to grieve, and there are additional important tools for handling times such as these, too. Laughter expert Allen Klein poignantly shares his experiences as he struggled with his father's death. Hope this helps.
Read MoreThis Fall, Pratfall!
As Victor Borge said, "Laughter is the shortest distance between two people." (Which he undoubtedly then punctuated with a pratfall off the piano bench.) What great, inspiring, faithful advice - and action! - this is for us all, especially amidst the thick tensions of this election season.
Read MoreStuff!
If ever there were a fabulous opportunity to begin a sermon with a stand-up comedy routine, it's with Jesus' "Parable of the Rich Fool." And you don't even have to come up with new material! George Carlin's will do just fine. Better! (Be sure to give him credit, tho.)
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