Dear Working Preacher
Rejection
It’s no accident that Jesus’ rejection in his hometown synagogue immediately precedes the mission of the “twelve.” [...]
discipleship
Dear Working Preacher
On Being the Good Shepherd
What does “good” mean? An ambiguous adjective is a rather uncomfortable affair. One person’s “good” [...]
Dear Working Preacher
You Are Never Alone
This past week, I had an appointment with my therapist whom I had not seen in eight [...]
Dear Working Preacher
The Laborers Are Few
“Cure the sick, raise the dead, cleanse the lepers, cast out demons.” What would the world look [...]
Dear Working Preacher
Saying What We See
Reading Jesus’ words knowing that they could be the basis of a sermon the Sunday after Election [...]
Dear Working Preacher
On Being Restored to Yourself
Full disclosure. I do not like hockey, I really, really don’t. This coming from a [...]
Theology and Interpretation
Faith Stays in, Doubt Steps Out
Before entering pastoral ministry I was encouraged to network and [...]
Dear Working Preacher
A “Cross and Follow” Kind of Life
Dear Working Preachers, I have to be honest. I have [...]
Dear Working Preacher
A “Come to Jesus” Moment
Dear Working Preachers, “Who do you say that the Son of Man is?” If this [...]
Dear Working Preacher
When a Miracle is More Than a Miracle
Dear Working Preachers, Think about it. How many of Jesus’ [...]