I dedicate my work on "The Parable of the Sower" in part, to my dad, who can't help but offer snarky comments every time a "Christian Mingle" commercial graces our tv screen.
Read Morecomedy of the Bible
Is There Any "Ha-Ha" in Hagar?
What could possibly be funny about Hagar and her plight? Well, when putting on comic lenses, some interesting possibilities come into view....
Read MoreTwo and a Half Tribes
In the Bible, it's always the "least likely" who surprisingly shine. And that's who saves the day for the Exodus!
Read MorePente-sauced?
Why the Church's "birthday story" includes a hilarious gaffe by St. Barney...er...Peter.
Read MoreThe Church of the Primacy of St. Barney
It's helpful to remember upon whom Jesus really built His Church....
Read MoreExodus to Dutch Wonderland
Let's face it: anger can make fools of us all, God included.
Read MoreYes, We Have No More Manna
More awful experiences from the Exodus, now so fun to recount!
Read MoreEx-o-"d'oh!"
Like favorite stories of our own travels, the "Exodus" tells of an excursion filled with all sorts of chaos, confusion, misery, and missteps -- and that's why we can find it so funny.
Read MoreWhat Do Jesus and Frank Gorshin Have in Common?
In the Gospels, nobody understands Jesus' parables. And, it would seem, that's just how he wants it. Whaat?
Read MoreLabor Party!
May 1 is certainly an appropriate time to lift up a biblical account that is all about procreation, fertility, labor and…labor. Some thoughts on the story, and comedy, of "The Hebrew Midwives", at Exodus 1:8-22.
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