Category Archives: Church of Misfits

“And Don’t Buy No Green Bananas…”

That’s my best friend, Mike. He will only be 54 years old next month. He has suffered a crushed skull, a broken neck, a collapsed lung, and a fifth-degree burn. He has a plate in his head, bolts in his … Continue reading

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The Church of Misfits: My Brother’s Keeper

The video was originally shot in the spring of 2008. He will be 42 this year. And his tremors are getting worse. He already has arthritis in his hands. And he is pain.  All.  The.  Time. He recently told me … Continue reading

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The Church of Misfits: The Art of Mike Dude Man

Once upon a time, Mike picked up a few popsickle sticks, got some old pliers and wire cutters, found some glue, bought some paint, AND…  [Click the photos to see full size:  You won't regret it.]

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The Church of Misfits: The Original Misfit

“People judge by outward appearance, but the Lord looks at the heart.” ~1st Samuel 16:7 Last week, I went to see my best friend, Mike. The original Misfit. Once we got  into town, I stopped at a store while Mike … Continue reading

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A Misfit Christmas: The Fourth Sunday of Advent

My 450th Post.

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A Misfit Christmas: The Third Sunday of Advent

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A Misfit Christmas: The Second Sunday of Advent

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A Misfit Christmas: The First Sunday of Advent

For my heavy metal Christmas, my true love gave to me: 12 Silver Crosses 11 Black Mascaras 10 Pairs of Platforms 9 Tattered T-shirts 8 Pentagrams 7 Leather Jackets 6 Cans of Hairspray 5 Skull Earrings 4 Quarts of Jack … Continue reading

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The Church of Misfits: ONLINE?!?!?!

I know a few people who aren’t particularly pleased with the way things are going at their churches.  And some haven’t been to church in quite some time.  I am actually discovering a new one in a new place myself, … Continue reading

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The Grapes of Grace

The Book of John.  Chapter Fifteen. “I am the true vine, you are the branches.”  ~John 15:5 Exactly one month ago today, it was my turn to DO something.  And I ended up writing one of my favorite lines about … Continue reading

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The Church of Misfits: Through The Narrow Gate

Part One.   Part Two.   Part Three.

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The Church of Misfits: DOing Something

As the last DOer, I think it’s only appropriate that I give this extraordinairy series a fitting send off.  So I want to thank Mandy for her creativity and grace, for giving so many people the opportunity to showcase what … Continue reading

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The Church of Misfits: Official Moments

[Author's note:  I did ask permission to share tonight's minutes from The Church of Misfits so I don't violate The Rules & Reasons.] Scheduled Start Time:  6:30p.m. First Person Showed Up:  9:00p.m. Last Person Left:  10:30p.m. Tonight, we studied 1st … Continue reading

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The Church of Misfits: Official Rules & Reasons

  Rule #1: What we say at The Church of Misfits, stays at The Church of Misfits.   Rule #2: What we say at The Church of Misfits, STAYS at The Church of Misfits.   Reason #1: It is IMPOSSIBLE … Continue reading

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The Church of Mistfits: Official Charter

I am bowed down and brought very low;   all day long I go about mourning. My back is filled with searing pain;   there is no health in my body. I am feeble and utterly crushed;   I groan in anguish of … Continue reading

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