Theology and Interpretation
Worship
Why Do We Bless?
What are we doing when we bless animals, backpacks, bikes … and each other? Within the liturgical [...]
Theology and Interpretation
Theology and Interpretation
Learning from the Bread of Life
Preaching on the Bread of Life passages this summer? Before [...]
Theology and Interpretation
Preaching Baptism and Eucharist
Sacraments and preaching are not separate liturgical practices; they work [...]
Theology and Interpretation
When Black History Preaches
Why Black history? And why in church? This year, as part of my seminary’s new [...]
Theology and Interpretation
Crafting a Sermon on Luke 21:1-4 Intersectionally
Ed. note: Looking for a stewardship sermon to preach on [...]
Theology and Interpretation
Hospice and Preaching: Where the Dying Tell the Truth
As preachers our challenge is [...]
Theology and Interpretation
Preaching Sermons on Harvest When You’re Not a Farmer
If you’re a preacher who’s [...]
Theology and Interpretation
Planted in Hope and Bearing Fruit
Six years ago I returned from a life-changing visit to [...]
Theology and Interpretation
Sea Turtles and Climate Change
During last February’s cold snap—the one in which millions of [...]
Theology and Interpretation
Preachers as Social Poets: Reflections on Pope Francis’ message
The social poet “creates hope [...]
