If ever there were a fabulous opportunity to begin a sermon with a stand-up comedy routine, it's with Jesus' "Parable of the Rich Fool." And you don't even have to come up with new material! George Carlin's will do just fine. Better! (Be sure to give him credit, tho.)
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The Comedy of Prayer
When the disciples asks Jesus how to pray, his response is pretty funny!
Read MoreGod, the Ultimate Game Show Contestant
The Book of Revelation says like a contestant on The Price is Right, God seeks more than anything to "Come on down!" and for all eternity. How fun is that??
Read MoreJesus-in-the-Box!
Here's a little toy to help us better understand - and relish - true Easter joy!
Read MoreKiss Me, I'm Joyful!
A few choice "Irish Church Jokes" and some thoughts on the true nature of joy, especially for this St. Paddy's Day!
Read MoreSt. Barney Strikes Again!
The story of "The Transfiguration" becomes a lot of fun (and theologically spot on!) when we remember that Peter is the "Barney Fife" of the Gospels....
Read MoreGood Tidings of Great Jell-o!
Why I finally understand the unrestrainable excitement of the shepherds that first Christmas Eve.
Read MoreHow Job is Like "The Graduate"
It may sound crazy to think these two works have anything in common; however, for starters, neither have much to do with plastic.
Read More"Oh My LORD, Bless My Bowl!"
Why Bathroom Blessings and other sacramental fun are the hope for the world.
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....
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