Thoughts on the rich fool Jesus so humorously depicts in Luke 12. Let’s play!
Read MoreWhat Kind of Fool Am I?
Parables
Mustard Seed Methodism
Despite the mess the denomination bemoans itself in, maybe it’s on its way to returning to its virulent, noxious, glorious roots.
Read MorePlease Jesus PLEASE, No Parable Today!
On this Mid-Term Election day, please spare us your cute little anecdotes!
Read MoreGood Friday: God's Ultimate Riddle
Nothing like a little conundrum to add spice to your Holy Weekend contemplations!
Read MoreA Bouquet of Weeds!
in comedy of the Bible, Irony, Jesus, Parables, God
Thoughts on the "Parable of the Weeds" for your next sermon prep, visit to the garden, and/or next date!
Read More"Fun With Rummage!"
in Church, comedy of the Bible, God, Jesus, Kitsch, Kingdom of God, Parables, Luke
Here's a sermon of mine that made it into print! As an example of "Comedy and Preaching", I compare the Kingdom of God to a church rummage sale. Seems that now is a good time to share this sermon for a number of reasons, including the beginning of the Cubs-Indians World Series....
Read MoreThe Kingdom of God is Like a Presidential Campaign
in comedy of the Bible, God, Irony, Jesus, Kingdom of God, Luke, Parables, Prayer
It's crazy to even begin to compare God's Realm to what's going on right now.... But maybe Jesus would suggest something so absurd that it's funny. Like with his "Parable of the Widow and the Unjust Judge" (among others...).
Read MoreThe Parable of the Debate
in comedy of the Bible, Farce, Honor, Jesus, Kingdom of God, Luke, Parables
Here's a sketch I recently helped write. It explores how Jesus' radically "upside down" thinking might speak to the biggest thing since sliced bread -- this year's Presidential debates, of course.
Read MoreStuff!
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.)
Read MoreA Father's Day Card
A contemporary version of "The Parable of the Prodigal Son" is offered here, in all its weird humor, just in for celebrating Father's Day and NBA's big Game 7. Enjoy!
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