Month: September 2016

Theology and Interpretation
Durable Faith

Jesus’ commandment to love God, others, and self seems like an easy message to convey. People want, [...]

Dear Working Preacher
The Increments of Faith

One of the hardest things about being a teacher of preachers is that I don’t serve a [...]

Culture
Preaching Wholeness: I’m Back!

After a bit of a break, I am grateful for [...]

Sermon Development
A Priest, a Rabbi, and a Pastor Walk into the Pulpit: What preachers can learn from stand-up comedians (Part 2 of 2)

Jerry Seinfeld said, “Being a [...]

Dear Working Preacher
The Bosom Of Abraham

Rock-a-my soul in the bosom of Abraham, Rock-a-my soul in the bosom of Abraham, Rock-a-my soul in [...]

Sermon Development
Authentic Preaching

The preacher in me is tired. She absorbs so much of other people’s pain that she forgets [...]

Dear Working Preacher
Being Faithful In Much

A few years ago, I gave up on the idea of balance. Balance is a myth.1 It [...]

Dear Working Preacher
Lost and Found

“Issues reach the pulpit before you do.” This statement by my dear friend Rev. Michael Brown, senior [...]