As Victor Borge said, "Laughter is the shortest distance between two people." (Which he undoubtedly then punctuated with a pratfall off the piano bench.) What great, inspiring, faithful advice - and action! - this is for us all, especially amidst the thick tensions of this election season.
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Drunk (Temple) History (...and History-Making!)
You have to admit, drunken behavior can sometimes be funny. That's why Hannah's prayer in 1 Samuel has surprising humor to enjoy, and emulate....
Read MoreMore Horse Feathers of the Apocalypse (or, "God Destroys Those Who Destroy Themselves!")
On the Book of Revelation, pie fights, Wile E. Coyote and peace....
Read MoreThe Four Horse Feathers of the Apocalypse!
It's not exactly "Marx Brothers funny," but the Book of Revelation's account of the "Four Horsemen" who come to destroy the earth is pretty sharp and darkly humorous political satire, for life back in Imperial Roman times, and for today....
Read MoreMy (Darkly) Funny Valentine
Could the "Song of Solomon" be the Bible's most erotic of love poetry as well as a caustic, cautionary joke?
Read MoreGreener Pastures, or Greener Acres?
When Christ comes again in all His glory to separate the sheep from the goats, maybe he's headed straight for Hooterville....
Read MoreJesus and the Wile E. Pharisees
When Pharisees try to trap Jesus, things become as delightful - and goofy - as a Road Runner cartoon!
Read MoreWhy the Bible Loves Lucy
Lucy shows us we can make those intractable times in our lives and places in our world lively, impacting, creative, joyful and extraordinary. Just like the Bible's many tricksters!
Read MoreAdventure Down the Rabbit Hole
Jesus' brief "Parable of the Hidden Treasure" is a quagmire of unanswered questions and weirdnesses. Grab your Dramamine and let's check it out!
Read MorePente-sauced?
Why the Church's "birthday story" includes a hilarious gaffe by St. Barney...er...Peter.
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