Peace

Fighting Fire with Fierstein!

Fighting Fire with Fierstein!

Harvey Fierstein is a master at making gentle fun of himself to break down the barriers that divide us. This blog is not about him (but his name afforded a title I could not resist!); although, in this discussion about the meeting of Jesus and Nathaniel it could be....

Read More

And This Shall Be a Sign Unto You....

And This Shall Be a Sign Unto You....

So many of the signs from the Women's Marches of January 21 were clever, funny and sharply-messaged.  Can they help us see the humor in the signs of the Bible, especially the one that ends up being Jesus?  

Read More

This Fall, Pratfall!

This 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 More

On Whirled Peas and General Conference

On Whirled Peas and General Conference

When Christians (especially in the midst of tense conferencing) need the peace the world cannot give, Jesus says it's time to seek - and find - LAUGHTER!

Read More