Humor

Then I went to hell

Feb
21
2012

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I saw her standing there—then I went to hell! I heard it through the grapevine—then I went to hell! I can’t get no satisfaction—then I went to hell! I just called to say I love you—then I went to hell! I shot the sheriff—then I went to hell!

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Love is a many splintered thing

Feb
14
2012

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[I used to be the editor of a four-color glossy magazine called D-Town 92101 (being the zip code for downtown San Diego, doncha know). One February we did what we called The Love Issue, for which I wrote the following (which is a reworked version of a piece from the archives---which I know is TMI, [...]

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How To Win Every Argument With Your Wife

Jan
04
2012

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Husbands: As you know, arguing is a humologargantuamegamondo part of being married. The main thing to bear in mind about an argument with your wife is that you never, ever want to lose one. Losing an argument makes you look stupid. Besides, would you ever even get into any argument with your wife if you [...]

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SALE! My collected humor: 99 cents. One week only

Jan
02
2012

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HA!, a full-sized collection of five years worth of my best humor, is now on sale as a Kindle book* for $0.99. One week only. You can also borrow HA! for free, with no due dates, if you are a Kindle owner and a member of Amazon Prime. (If you don’t own a Kindle, here’s [...]

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How to Go to Work as The Twelve Days of Christmas!

Dec
23
2011

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Want to this year spread so much holiday cheer that even your boss is sure to commend you for it? Then show up to work, every day for twelve days in a row, dressed like a different character from The Twelve Days of Christmas ! Here are some simple costume ideas to help you make [...]

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The Mystery of the Disappearing Christmas Carolers

Dec
19
2011

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The post you are looking for is included in HA!, a full-sized collection of five years worth of my best humor. If you are a Kindle owner and a member of Amazon Prime, you can borrow HA! for free, with no due dates. (If you don’t own a Kindle, here’s where to get one. To [...]

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Christian Issues

Evangelicals and Muslims: Both Love Jesus

Aug
18
2010

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Today at lunch I asked Pastor Bob, “If you could say any one thing about Islam or Muslims to American Christians, or to Americans generally, what would it be?” As he started talking, I started taking notes. This is what he said.

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Relationships

When Your Heart Leaves Home

Aug
27
2011

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The reflections of a good man upon the occasion of his daughter leaving home for college.

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Christian Spirituality

What Jesus Left Out of The Great Commandment

Oct
31
2011

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“Why would Jesus leave something important out of the Great Commandment? I believe it was so that we could discover that thing for ourselves.”

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Humor

Why Aren’t Fundamentalists Telepathic Comedians?

Feb
28
2011

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I knew I’d end up in hell! There’s such a dangblangit fine line between “Funny!” and “Meet Snikky and Snarky, the two fanged minions who throughout eternity will be jabbing at you with searing tridents. Have fun, funny boy!”

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Pastor Bob's Corner

A Primer on Islam: The Basics (Lesson 1 of 6)

Sep
30
2011

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Hi. I’m Pastor Bob. This is the first lesson of a multi-week class on Islam I taught for a large gathering of folks from multiple congregations: Lutherans, Presbyterians, Methodists, Catholics, recovering agnostics, etc.

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Personal

My Five Reasons For Not Having Children

Nov
20
2009

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When young my wife and I decided not to have children. Here’s why.

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