A blog on the curious language on one of the Bible’s most popular “thanksgiving” scriptures: Deuteronomy 26:1-11.
Read MoreDumb and Dumber!

Who could possibly be dumber than Farrelly Brothers fools? Why, the idol-makers of Isaiah 44 of course! Dumbest!
Read MoreWhat Kind of Fool Am I?

Thoughts on the rich fool Jesus so humorously depicts in Luke 12. Let’s play!
Read MoreMustard 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 MoreWe Shall Not Be Moved!

It’s been such a hard and heartbreaking week for the United Methodist Church. Here’s the newsletter article I wrote to the beloved congregation I currently serve.
Read MoreThe DiSC® of Christ!

Paul’s arresting and amusing “Body of Christ” imagery in 1 Corinthians 12 inspires a similarly arresting and amusing introduction to the “DiSC” personality assessment tool. (It also gave me a great opportunity to show off some of my favorite furnishings from my home!)
Read More"...and the Holy Spirit descended upon Him in bodily form, as a pigeon with good PR"

It is said that doves are “pigeons with good PR.” What, then, does that say about Jesus’ baptism, and ours?
Read MoreThis Year's Top 10!

Best, most soul-feeding tradition for December 31 (or thereabouts): compiling a list of the year’s top joys. Here are mine. What are yours??
Read MoreA Thanksgiving Prayer That'll Make You Puke!

Amidst the incredible sights and smells of the Thanksgiving table you are today undoubtedly in some way gathered around today, we invite you to bring into the mix a bit of sense memory of Jonah.
Read MorePlease Jesus PLEASE, No Parable Today!

On this Mid-Term Election day, please spare us your cute little anecdotes!
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