Celebrating Christmas, Christmas, church, Comedy, homeless, Humor, Jesus, poverty

That’s What He Said–Jesus is a Liberal Democrat

During the Colbert Report on Comedy Central on Dec. 16th, 2010, Stephen Colbert did a segment on Jesus as a Liberal Democrat. Though it's certainly meant to be comedy, there is a lot of truth in it. I found it interesting, and wanted to share. What do you think? “If this is going to be… Continue reading That’s What He Said–Jesus is a Liberal Democrat

Festival of Homiletics, Humor, Susan Sparks

Festival of Homiletics: Susan Sparks and "Putting the Ha in Hallelujah"

So a lawyer, a comedian, and a Baptist minister walk into a bar--wait, this is not what you think.  The Rev. Susan Sparks is lawyer--turned stand-up comedian--turned American Baptist Pastor who grew up in Charlotte, NC and now preaches at Madison Ave. Baptist Church in Manhattan.  I attended her workshop yesterday after lunch here at… Continue reading Festival of Homiletics: Susan Sparks and "Putting the Ha in Hallelujah"

Barbie, Buddy Christ, Humor

Holy Hilarity or Being Piously Irreverent…

You choice! The Sunday after Easter is sometimes celebrated as Holy Hilarity Sunday.  I prefer the term "Piously Irreverent".  In honor of Holy Hilarity, I present the following piously irreverent links...Just when you thought you had seen it all--Barbie has a new profession.  She's a 2nd Career High Church Episcopalian Priest! http://www.religionnews.com/index.php?/rnstext/barbie_gets_ordained_and_has_the_wardrobe_to_match/And for another view of… Continue reading Holy Hilarity or Being Piously Irreverent…