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. 

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Stuff!

Stuff!

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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I'm Not Dead Yet!

I'm Not Dead Yet!

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.

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Go Nuts for Fruit!

Go Nuts for Fruit!

I’m not sure if Paul ever intended his description of what the Holy Spirit produces in us to be understood as playful and funny, but the Comic Lens says it’s totally okay to go nutso!   We can’t celebrate the Fruits of the Spirit too much, especially today! 

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Be Careful What You Ask For

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.

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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!

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