“INCIRLIK AIR BASE, Turkey: Most people would not associate the somewhat irreverent nature of the long-running sitcom, The Simpsons, with church. However, Chaplain (Maj.) Steve Schaick, 39th Air Base Group senior Protestant chaplain here, is not most people. He not only managed to create a tie between a dysfunctional cartoon family and the Bible, but in the process walked away with a National Bible Association Award. The association hands out an award every year to the chaplain from each military branch who manages to teach Biblical truth with the most innovation and creativity. Schaick, who created the Bible study “Blessed are The Simpsons,” is this year’s Air Force winner. To honor award recipients, the association sponsors a New York City luncheon Nov. 18. The chaplain’s relationship with Bart, Homer and the rest of the clan began in 1989, shortly after the show debuted.” Read More >>>
