The Bible introduces King David to us in a delightful way that is most reminiscent of "Cinderella." Or is it "Cinderfella"?? The imagination reels....
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THE SACRED AND THE SERBIAN! (Part of an ongoing series "Scripture, Peacemaking and Humor")
I haven't yet discovered much on ways the Church has followed God's lead of using humor to bring down the forces of injustice and oppression. However, there are some great examples to be found elsewhere. For example, Serbia.
Read MoreBaby Showers!
Despite the often bitter contention as to what, according to Jesus, it takes to see the Kingdom of God: does one have to be "born again" or "born from above"? The bottom line is that it involves birth, and birth is one of the earmarks of comedy. How's that for Good News?!!
Read MoreHear Her Roar! Thecla, the Ultimate Early Christian Badass...and a Woman to Boot!
Believe it or not, the Bible and early Christian world are places to find stories of strong, clever, courageous women. The rollicking, "Acts of Paul and Thecla" is my fave. So inspiring, plus makes my feet tickle!
Read MoreInderisible!
Humor is emerging as a major tool for resistance and transformation in the current political maelstrom. This isn't new. Jesus even shows his disciples how!
Read MoreAnd 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 MoreYear End Top 10!
Time to share the list of my Top 10 Joys of 2016! This year doing this exercise was a little different. And even more important. Check mine out and make your own!
Read MoreSilent Light
Here's one way both St. Thomas Aquinas and Monty Python's "Spam" song can find their way into a Christmas Eve sermon. Offered by request.
Read MoreThe Game of the Name!
Is it possible to have fun - a lot of fun - with that long list of often unpronounceable names at the beginning of Matthew's gospel that comprise Jesus' genealogy?
Read More"My Friend, Joy"
in Advent, Corinthians, Joy
This essay, by Nicole Johnson, is the best explanation and exploration of "Joy" I've yet come across. And that's saying something!
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