A popular scene from a popular comic film sheds some helpful - and funny! - light on Jesus’ controversial phrase “born again.”
Read MoreLook Who's Talking!
Film
"Them!"
The Comic Lens invites you to enter into this year's Holy Week by contemplating, among other things, giant killer bugs. (And donkeys....)
Read MoreGuardians of the Galaxy!
in comedy of the Bible, Film, Jesus, Kingdom of God, Hebrews, Exodus, Judges, Rahab, Jericho, Daniel
What an odd, interesting, and funny (both funny "ha ha" and funny "strange") batch of superheroes! Hence, popular, too!! Sort of like the "Cloud of Witnesses" listed in Hebrews 11!!!
Read MoreI'm Not Dead Yet!
Why this Spamalot song - in all its splendid goofiness - has been surprisingly helpful as I deal with scripture and grief over my brother's sudden, tragic death.
Read MoreWorship for an "Oscar Sunday"
When Jesus says "Be in the world not of the world" you know what that means for "Oscar Sunday" -- wacky (and surprisingly meaningful) worship in thrift store formal wear!
Read MoreA Biblical Spit-Take ("The 'Blazing Saddles' of the Bible", Pt. 2)
While we hear Ruth's entreaty to her mother-in-law as something incredibly beautiful (and romantic), the story's original audience may have heard something completely different. And responded likewise.
Read MoreThe Bible's "Blazing Saddles"
For bawdy, schticky, smart comedy speaking to the problems of present day racisim and ostracization of "The Other" may I suggest Blazing Saddles... and The Book of Ruth
Read MoreSneak Review!
If you've got a hankering for a "Road Runner" Binge-a-thon or a viewing (or two) of "Some Like It Hot," may I suggest a reading of Genesis? It's a book filled with wacky "trickster tales"...at least 13 of 'em!
Read MoreRiffs of Scripture: Thoughts on Aronofsky's "Noah"
in Bible, Crucifixion of Jesus, Film, Genesis, Jonah, King David, Noah
When I first saw the trailer for "Noah" late last year my knee jerk reaction was, "Hrmmph, lots of bells, whistles, money to spend, A-list stars, and, I bet, NOT ONE DROP OF COMEDY!" I know, I really need to get a life.
Read MoreThe Bible and Truth vs. truth
The Bible can be True without being true.
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