Author: Ben McDonald Coltvet

Columnist
Nerves

Preaching rarely makes me nervous. At times, I can feel a little uncomfortable if I’m not as [...]

Videos
Preaching Moment 043: Barbara Lundblad

on the surprise of an unforgettable sermon Would you like [...]

Theology and Interpretation
Confusing Power and Authority: A Case Against Idolatrous Nationalism

When faced with a demand [...]

Columnist
The Angel Said, “Hakuna Matata”

That was the title of one of my Advent sermons. [...]

Culture
The Loyal Opposition

In the United States, we are looking toward a new day in Washington, and (we hope) throughout [...]

Culture
Preaching in Times of Economic Crisis

The current economic recession, greater by far than any since [...]

Videos
Preaching Moment 042: Anna Carter Florence

Anna Carter Florence discusses memorization, theater, plumbing, and living in [...]

Theology and Interpretation
Epiphany Insights

Each of the texts for Epiphany is superb. There is not one “bummer in the bunch.” As [...]

Videos
Preaching Moment 041: Craig Satterlee

on having an appointment with God Would you like to [...]