Too Much Coffee Man - Opera

Too Much Coffee Man - Opera
This is hilarious- an aria about coffee by Shannon Wheeler- one of the greatest cartoonists ever.

I "pirated" this image of a t-shirt that he sells on his website because I thought it really "fit" this blog's theme. Har har

Arrrrgh...

The Book of Lutheran

My friend Tom sent me the following email in response to my Lutheran Coffee cartoon (scroll down a few posts)-

I always joke with the confirmands about the benefits of reading the Book of Concord. Sometimes we get to talking about church traditions. They ask "why do we do this or that" and I say "'cause it's in the Book of Concord, Silly." Then I start to do my best Dennis Hopper impression. "It's all there, man. Even the rules about pot-lucks."

Book of Concord:

200.The Pot Luck and it's importance of nourishing the saints. What does this mean? It means than when any significant group of Lutherans gather togther, there, in their midst, shalt be coffee and donuts served for breakfast items. Thou shalt also makest an effort to supply at least 1 bucket of KFC upon the table. This is most certainly true.

201. On the Primacy of Jello presentation. What does THIS mean? We should fear and love God enough so that at least SOMEONE must present orange Jello with carrot shavings in it or a layered jello of multi colors (preferably colors representing the colors of the church year) This is most certainly true!

It usually gets a laugh or two while some actually believe me. Ahhh, the joy of middle school.

Later,

Tom

Tom teaches at a Lutheran Junior High School, and his Dennis Hopper is spot on.

From the Book of Lutheran

Luther’s coffee cup prayer

Behold, Lord

An empty vessel that needs to be filled.

My Lord, fill it

I am weak in the faith; Strengthen me.

I am cold in love; Warm me and make me fervent, that my love may go out to my neighbor…

O Lord, help me.

Strengthen my faith and trust in you…

With me, there is an abundance of sin; in You is the fullness of righteousness.

Therefore I will remain with You,

Whom I can receive, but to whom I may not give.