1 Samuel

Thoughts for September 14....

Thoughts for September 14....

We have lived through the shock and horror of September 11, the gracious coming together of September 12, the “new normal” of September 13…. Where do we go from here? Let’s see what a comic lens on scripture might suggest….

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Officious-licious!!

Officious-licious!!

There’s no better way to understand (and enjoy!) Jesus’ comic treatment of the Pharisees and their relationship with The Law than to watch an Andy Griffith episode featuring Barney Fife. And then read Mark 2:23-27!

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The Bible's "Cinderfella"!

The Bible's "Cinderfella"!

The Bible introduces King David to us in a delightful way that is most reminiscent of "Cinderella."  Or is it "Cinderfella"??  The imagination reels....

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Drunk (Temple) History (...and History-Making!)

Drunk (Temple) History (...and History-Making!)

You have to admit, drunken behavior can sometimes be funny.  That's why Hannah's prayer in 1 Samuel has surprising humor to enjoy, and emulate....

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Stumped Speech!

Stumped Speech!

As various cars, clown or otherwise, continue to fill with presidential candidates promising to save the country, restore morality and best align with the Divine Will, the prophet Samuel delivers a "stump speech" of a much different sort.

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