Thoughts on baptism (and wacky London donuts) through the comic lens!
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Year End Top 10!
in Celebration, God, Joy, Grace
Believe it or not, 2018 has brought my life a boatload of joy! Here are my top 10. What are yours?
Read MoreMy Christmas Story
in Celebration, Christmas, Grace, St. Paul
As this is the first Christmas since my dad died, I especially cherish a particularly poignant memory of him and a Christmas past. To be exact, the one when I was 15.
Read MoreA Happy "That Girl" Squanto-Filled Thanksgiving to You!
Here's my Thanksgiving 2017 message to you, dear friends! Dedicated to Rev. Susan Brecht.
Read MoreMum's NOT The Word....
The verses in 1 Timothy and 1 Corinthians prohibiting women to speak or have authority over men are considered among the worst, and most dangerous, in scripture. What difference might it make if we view these texts through a comic lens??
Read MoreHola Scriptura!
The 500th Anniversary of the Reformation and the legacy of Martin Luther inspire the Comic Lens, through a comic lens, to explore some of the most confusing, objectionable and venous verses of scripture. Roll out the barrell!
Read MoreThe Funniest God Joke of All Time!
The 500th Anniversary of the Reformation and Birthday of the Protestant Church is a good time for some serious thoughts on "The Funniest God Joke of All Time."
Read MoreGod's Hind Omega!
in comedy of the Bible, Exodus, Fun, God, Laughter, Moses, Palm Sunday
When in Exodus 33 God denies Moses' request to show him His face, He offers instead to show His "backside." This not only inspired some great art by Michelangelo but can get our joke-making muscles going like nobody's business! Here's are a few "wisecracks" by yours truly....
Read MoreMan-Cave!
in "Road" comedy, Bible, comedy of the Bible, Exodus, God, Fool, Irony, Moses, Satire
Despite the fact that the Bible takes place in an always-patriarchal world and commands allegiance to a singular, male god, it's hardly a pro-male text. In fact, so many of the men in the bible (Mr. God included) are fickle bumblers exhibiting traits typically ascribed to wives, slaves. and jesters!
Read MoreWhy We're So Happy They've Finally Invented "Ten Commandment Salt & Pepper Shakers!"
These salt and pepper shakers, in the humble opinion of The Comic Lens, are the perfect size, the right practicality and in the perfect spirit of light-heartedness for the faithful follower who wants a replica of the Bible’s renowned Decalogue for their abode (or State Capital).
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