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….
Read MoreMaybe 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 MoreLearn about the very special saint I shared with my mom. Perhaps Ethbin will become a cherished saint for you, too!
Read MoreIt'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 MoreBecause 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 MoreNothing like a little conundrum to add spice to your Holy Weekend contemplations!
Read MoreThoughts on this most-important topic of conversation (and action), through the Comic Lens
Read MoreThis photo, very popular on Facebook this week, prompts The Comic Lens to do a little analysis about why, in addition to being hilarious, is most theologically apropos!
Read MoreIn the book of Jonah, animals wander around mourning their sins in sackcloth and ashes. Is that a stupid pet trick...or what??
Read MoreHarvey Fierstein is a master at making gentle fun of himself to break down the barriers that divide us. This blog is not about him (but his name afforded a title I could not resist!); although, in this discussion about the meeting of Jesus and Nathaniel it could be....
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