Dear Working Preacher
A Glimpse of What God Yet Will Do
Republicans won’t budge on guns. And women and children are [...]
communication
Worship
Writing Sermons, Writing Prayers: What’s the Difference?
We’ve all heard them: preachers [...]
Columnist
A Sincere Gesture
I recall many years ago a national politician who was known for his awkward and contrived way [...]
Sermon Development
Hands-Free Preaching
I was a writer before I was a preacher. A colleague of mine, whose newspaper beat I [...]
Columnist
Delivered with Love, From Me to You
On Confirmation Sunday, I was reminded once again of an [...]
Columnist
Brought to You by the Letter “O”
I just cannot help being intrigued by things that I [...]
Dear Working Preacher
A Generous Forgiveness
Dear Working Preachers, Forgiveness. It truly has to be one of the most difficult of human acts, [...]
Worship
A New Pentecost? A Season of Social Media
Lent. A time for self-reflection, austerity, and somber music. A [...]
Sermon Development
From Controversy to Community: Preaching on the Fault Lines
Same-Sex Marriage Gun Control Fracking [...]
