Dear Working Preacher
When It’s Time
One of our greatest challenges as we navigate our calling to public ministry is telling time. Is [...]
Craft of Preaching
Dear Working Preacher
Come and See. Follow Me.
Thank you for preaching the good news of Christ, who is the light of the world. The [...]
Dear Working Preacher
Out of Water and Wildness
At the beginning of this new year, we are immersed in water. That is true [...]
Theology and Interpretation
Preaching Jesus’ Inclusive Ministry
Some preachers avoid the e-word while others do not, yet [...]
Dear Working Preacher
Waiting for the Beginning
This is for you, dear Working Preacher. You have cared for your community. You have [...]
Theology and Interpretation
Contemplating COVID Winter
In Texas where I grew up we didn’t bother much with winter. The year’s seasons [...]
Dear Working Preacher
Christmas Every Sunday
Often Christmas is a time when preachers want to get out of the way. The lessons and [...]
Dear Working Preacher
Pursued by Love
How are you, Working Preacher? When I have been asked that question lately, I’ve replied that I’m [...]
Dear Working Preacher
Rejoice and Bear Witness
As always, thank you for what you do—preaching the strange, grace-bearing, kingdom-creating word of the gospel of [...]
Dear Working Preacher
Hope on the Horizon
“Comfort, O comfort my people, says your God.” On this Second Sunday of Advent, in the year [...]