It’s more “funny strange” than “funny ha-ha,” but King Herod is such a great guy in Mark’s account of John’s beheading! (Maybe that’s a little funny ha-ha, too….)
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On Separation, Civility, Romans 13...and Hogan's Heroes
What if Stalag 13 and Romans 13 had more in common than their number??
Read MoreOfficious-licious!!
There’s no better way to understand (and enjoy!) Jesus’ comic treatment of the Pharisees and their relationship with The Law than to watch an Andy Griffith episode featuring Barney Fife. And then read Mark 2:23-27!
Read MoreLook Who's Talking!
A popular scene from a popular comic film sheds some helpful - and funny! - light on Jesus’ controversial phrase “born again.”
Read MoreCelebrating Fear, Futility, Frustration and Fertilizer: Psalm 23!
Maybe only The Comic Lens would begin an analysis of the beloved “Lord is My Shepherd” psalm with the music of Allan Sherman…but here goes!
Read MoreFood Feat!
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!
Read More"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 MoreCrazy Ash Scripture!
In the book of Jonah, animals wander around mourning their sins in sackcloth and ashes. Is that a stupid pet trick...or what??
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