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The "Stream of Consciousness" Bible Story

Too much caffeine + too little sleep + too much Bible = Adam was the first man and had no mother or father; so he was an orphan. His wife, Eve, gave him an apple pie to eat. It was … Continue reading →

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What to Do in Case of a Nuclear Attack

Some time ago I saw guidelines prepared by a human resources department outlining what employees are to do in the case of a nuclear attack. Though the statement was utterly serious, I laughed through...

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Stop Being Teachable!

I have long believed that being teachable is a commendable Christian virtue . . . reflecting, humility, grace, and openness to the maturing work of the Holy Spirit. In fact, I have often published...

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Are You an Evangelical?

I am often asked, “What does it mean to be an Evangelical?” The problem of defining evangelicalism is almost insurmountable. Whole books have been written about this. Attempted answers include “Anybody...

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Delirious Melons: Watermelons, Cucumbers, and Gourds in Early Christian Polemics

As a child, every year during the week leading up to Halloween I would sit in front of the television and watch the drama of Shulz’s It’s the Great Pumpkin, Charlie Brown painfully unfold before my...

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The NEW Quest for the Historical Santa

The acute sufferings purportedly endured by Nicholas of Myra at the hands of his fourth-century Roman persecutors pale in comparison to the torture his legacy has endured ever since. Through the...

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My Accordion and My Christian Life

About a year ago I took up the accordion. Ever since, I have considered whether this was a good idea. I acquired the very old two-reed Hohner for $25 from an older gentleman from Germany who wanted to...

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The Secret Gospel of Keith, Revised and Updated Edition

The Secret Gospel of Keith Fully revised and updated translation from the original Syteremic1 by Michael J. Svigel, including recently discovered sayings 20-25.   1 The beginning of the account of the...

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“Papias, the Outcast Father”

Lyrics by Michael J. Svigel (To the tune of “Rudolf the Red-Nosed Reindeer”)  ________ Papias the outcast Father Was a bishop once revered, ’Til those in later ages Had his reputation smeared. _______...

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“I Am Truly Pleasant to Read”: My Dialogue with Spambot

Every day I get several attempted comment posts at www.retrochristianity.com from Spambots. Of course, normally I just delete them. But today I decided to give Spambot an opportunity to be heard....

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