It's not quite as outrageous as the most hilarious SNL sketch ever, but what Jesus does in Luke 24:36-43 is pretty close!
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Jesus
"APRIL FOOLS!"
Because Easter this year fell on April 1, there was I am sure many a preacher -- and many a sermon --exploring comic elements of this most-significant day of the Christian year and, hence, the Way of Christian Discipleship. Isn't that great?? Here was my contribution!!
Read MoreGood Friday: God's Ultimate Riddle
Nothing like a little conundrum to add spice to your Holy Weekend contemplations!
Read MoreWhat Would Jesus Pack?
Thoughts on this most-important topic of conversation (and action), through the Comic Lens
Read MoreFighting Fire with Fierstein!
Harvey Fierstein is a master at making gentle fun of himself to break down the barriers that divide us. This blog is not about him (but his name afforded a title I could not resist!); although, in this discussion about the meeting of Jesus and Nathaniel it could be....
Read More"Amazing Grace!"
Thoughts on baptism (and wacky London donuts) through the comic lens!
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 More"Laughter for a Change!" A Report from This Summer's Wild Goose Festival
Here's what happened when Rev. "Laughing Laura" Gentry and I did our thing for a workshop at Wild Goose 2017 (a "Christian Woodstock" of sorts held in Hot Springs NC in early July). Soooo fun. Theologically relevant, too!
Read MoreA Bouquet of Weeds!
in comedy of the Bible, Irony, Jesus, Parables, God
Thoughts on the "Parable of the Weeds" for your next sermon prep, visit to the garden, and/or next date!
Read MoreWry with a Dash of Bitters
When trying to decipher the humor of Jesus (and its profound and prophetic power), the Comic Lens suggests comparing it to the humor of Hawkeye Pierce. Cheers! (Sort of....)
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