Dear Working Preacher
Love among the Ruins
The story goes that Mark Twain was asked if he believed in infant baptism. “Believe in it?” [...]
Craft of Preaching
Dear Working Preacher
Side-Hustles and Sabbath
Among the commercials debuted during the Super Bowl this year was a new ad featuring Dolly Parton [...]
Theology and Interpretation
Spring Redemption
As I write in February, awaiting spring, Easter, and Earth Day (April 22), outside it is 18 [...]
Dear Working Preacher
A Costly Lesson
Dear Working Preacher, First, as always, let me extend to you a word of thanks for what [...]
Dear Working Preacher
Beloved Child of God
I want to tell you a story this week, Working Preacher. Not necessarily because I think it [...]
Dear Working Preacher
A Dangerous Revelation
Nothing lets bad news take root like a delay. According to Mark 9:2, Jesus’ transfiguration took place [...]
Dear Working Preacher
Finding Hope in the Texts
Where are preachers to find hope for their vocation in this week’s lectionary readings? The [...]
Dear Working Preacher
When It’s Time
One of our greatest challenges as we navigate our calling to public ministry is telling time. Is [...]
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 [...]