Theology and Interpretation

bicycle handlebars with orange grips. (Theme: Why do we bless bikes?)
Theology and Interpretation
Worship
Why Do We Bless?

What are we doing when we bless animals, backpacks, bikes … and each other? Within the liturgical [...]

Loaves of bread and wheat stalks
Theology and Interpretation
Learning from the Bread of Life

Preaching on the Bread of Life passages this summer? Before [...]

Underwater photo of woman being baptized by full immersion
Theology and Interpretation
Preaching Baptism and Eucharist

Sacraments and preaching are not separate liturgical practices; they work [...]

Green-light walk signal illuminated clenched fist
Theology and Interpretation
When Black History Preaches

Why Black history? And why in church? This year, as part of my seminary’s new [...]

child holding coins in hand (Crafting a sermon on Luke 21:1-4)
Theology and Interpretation
Crafting a Sermon on Luke 21:1-4 Intersectionally

Ed. note: Looking for a stewardship sermon to preach on [...]

shoreline with water lapping up - liminal space to tell the truth
Theology and Interpretation
Hospice and Preaching: Where the Dying Tell the Truth

As preachers our challenge is [...]

sermon on harvest
Theology and Interpretation
Preaching Sermons on Harvest When You’re Not a Farmer

If you’re a preacher who’s [...]

Man watering seedlings in Kenya
Theology and Interpretation
Planted in Hope and Bearing Fruit

Six years ago I returned from a life-changing visit to [...]

Person holding baby sea turtle
Theology and Interpretation
Sea Turtles and Climate Change

During last February’s cold snap—the one in which millions of [...]

Pope Francis waves to crowd outdoors.
Theology and Interpretation
Preachers as Social Poets: Reflections on Pope Francis’ message

The social poet “creates hope [...]