comedy of the Bible
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 MoreAt the wedding in Cana, Jesus says in no uncertain terms, "My hour has not yet come." What he does next is reeaaallly funny! And makes Holy Week much more profound.
Read MoreA modern "seriously playful" counterpart to what Jesus was up to, for your consideration, as we enter Holy Week 2014....
Read MoreMuch 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 MoreThe "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 MoreIn the Bible, great, entertaining competitions are not just between equally excellent teams.
Read MoreThere 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 MoreOMG is it Halloween? A Gay Pride Parade in San Francisco? Animal House Live? No, it's Church! Actually, it's Synagogue....
Read MoreWhat we come to know about Adam, Eve et al is actually based on the interpretation (spin?) St. Augustine put on the text, and his profound influence in most corners of the Christian theological world has remained.
Read MoreOscar Night seems to be a good time to share an exercise based on Philippians 3:8
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