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A Most-Fond Farewell....

A Most-Fond Farewell....

My article for the local Waverly newspaper summing up my experiences over the past five years, through the comic lens, of course!

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The Love Lab!

The Love Lab!

When searching for a metaphor to understand and embrace “Church” for today’s time and place, may I suggest a “love laboratory”? A place and community of experimenters who embrace the sacred journey of trial and error and discovery….and discovery and trial and error…and….

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Celebrating Fear, Futility, Frustration and Fertilizer: Psalm 23!

Celebrating 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!

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"APRIL FOOLS!"

"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!!

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God's Hind Omega!

God's Hind Omega!

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....

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Man-Cave!

Man-Cave!

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!

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Why We're So Happy They've Finally Invented "Ten Commandment Salt & Pepper Shakers!"

Why 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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