Why this Spamalot song - in all its splendid goofiness - has been surprisingly helpful as I deal with scripture and grief over my brother's sudden, tragic death.
Read MoreI'm Not Dead Yet!
Matthew
Be 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 MoreWorship for an "Oscar Sunday"
When Jesus says "Be in the world not of the world" you know what that means for "Oscar Sunday" -- wacky (and surprisingly meaningful) worship in thrift store formal wear!
Read MoreRemember Your Baptism(al Bloopers) and Be Thankful!
Why renewing our baptismal vows should include lots of laughter.
Read MoreOf Camels and Cubbies
It is soo extra-funny to take Jesus' already-funny teaching on absurd impossibilities and apply it to a Chicago Cub World Series victory! Or at least it used to be.....
Read MoreGreener Pastures, or Greener Acres?
When Christ comes again in all His glory to separate the sheep from the goats, maybe he's headed straight for Hooterville....
Read MoreThe Parable of the Big Hollywood Blockbusters
Bringing Jesus' "Parable of the Talents" to Hollywood shows us once more why, in Hollywood, having no talent is best.
Read MoreThe Parable of the Wise and Foolish Elvis Groupies
Jesus' Parable of the Wise and Foolish Virgins becomes both funny and clear when transported to Graceland.
Read MoreAnd Jesus said, "I never forget a face, but in your case I'll be glad to make an exception."
Jesus' "Beatitudes" were so far from proper rabbinical thinking they would have been heard, at least initially, as patently absurd. Not unlike something Groucho would gleefully espouse, and in a song??
Read MoreJesus and the Wile E. Pharisees
When Pharisees try to trap Jesus, things become as delightful - and goofy - as a Road Runner cartoon!
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