Author: Ben McDonald Coltvet

Videos
Preaching Moment 260: Michael Curry

Michael Curry on using a study day as a source [...]

Columnist
Lord, Hasten the Day When Our Decline Shall Be Complete

I am writing after yet [...]

Dear Working Preacher
Questions about Discipleship

Dear Working Preacher, First and foremost, a word of thanks. Your comments in response to [...]

Videos
Preaching Moment 259: Matt Skinner

Matt Skinner talks about moving from text to sermon.

Columnist
It’s A Dog’s Life

It’s an awful and unwanted grief but this year we’re giving up our dog for [...]

Videos
Preaching Moment 258: Will Willimon

Will Willimon offers a word of encouragement for preachers today.

Rembrandt's painting, The Return of the Prodigal Son painting
Dear Working Preacher
Preaching the Prodigal

Dear Working Preacher, I’m not sure that there’s a more beloved story in the Bible than that [...]

Dear Working Preacher
When Bad Things Happen

Dear Working Preacher, Some biblical passages, like some flammable materials, should probably carry a warning label: handle [...]

Videos
Preaching Moment 257: Barbara Lundblad

Barbara Lundblad talks about how to help hearers connect with [...]

Theology and Interpretation
Our Shared Reality: Preaching on Illness (Part 1 of 2)

Last summer after a car [...]