Sermon Development
A Preacher’s Case for Safe Space
“Definition of safe space: a place (as on a college campus) intended [...]
Craft of Preaching
Dear Working Preacher
After Effects
John 3:16. Not an easy verse to ignore or pass over when it comes to preaching. And [...]
Dear Working Preacher
Body Zeal
Dear Working Preachers, Something different this week. I preached on this text a few weeks ago at [...]
Theology and Interpretation
People Get It, but Need Leadership
I recently returned from a weekend in a large Presbyterian [...]
Dear Working Preacher
Open Speech
“He said this openly.” No wonder Peter responded as he did. Rebuke seems appropriate when you are [...]
Theology and Interpretation
Preaching + Recovery
As someone who is formerly homeless, formerly incarcerated, and in long-term recovery I often find “Lenten disciplines” [...]
Dear Working Preacher
A Tempting Silence
The temptation of Jesus in the wilderness, always the first Sunday of Lent, is an unnervingly muted [...]
Columnist
Cue the Music
When I was a young boy, I accidentally memorized the books of the New Testament. I say [...]
Dear Working Preacher
It Is Good To Be Here
Yes, Jesus. It is good to be here. Isn’t this just the right summary of the Transfiguration? [...]