Jesus
Here's a sketch I recently helped write. It explores how Jesus' radically "upside down" thinking might speak to the biggest thing since sliced bread -- this year's Presidential debates, of course.
Read MoreAs 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 MoreWhat an odd, interesting, and funny (both funny "ha ha" and funny "strange") batch of superheroes! Hence, popular, too!! Sort of like the "Cloud of Witnesses" listed in Hebrews 11!!!
Read MoreIf 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.)
Read MoreWhen the disciples asks Jesus how to pray, his response is pretty funny!
Read MoreWhy 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 MoreThe 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 MoreWhen 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 MoreWhy the gospel episode in John 21:1-19 stars Jesus as Samantha and Peter as Darren Stevens.
Read MoreHere's a little toy to help us better understand - and relish - true Easter joy!
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