Columnist
Fear Factor in Preaching
Last month I touched on the delicate balance between confidence and fear that makes effective preaching possible. [...]
Craft of Preaching
Theology and Interpretation
Preaching the Psalms, Part 2—Proclaiming the Metaphors and Images
In the first essay, I [...]
Theology and Interpretation
Preaching the Psalms, Part 1—Context and Witness
I often tell preachers, “If [...]
Columnist
The Cross in Easter
What do the cross and the resurrection have to do with our daily lives? Even when life [...]
Theology and Interpretation
15 Commandments for Preaching
The following are tips on preaching gathered from a variety of people around the church [...]
Culture
“Nice Body”
Early last week I visited a class, leading students in an exploration of so-called “gnostic” writings from [...]
Culture
“Lars and the Real Girl”
Forgive me for recommending a film that has already been in circulation for some time. [...]