Theology and Interpretation
Preaching Peculiar Passages of Scripture
Over the years, I have placed asterisks next to numerous [...]
Homiletics
Theology and Interpretation
Honest to God Preaching: Talking Sin, Suffering, and Violence
“We only know of Israel’s [...]
Culture
Sermon Development
For Every Matter Under Heaven
Funerals, Weddings, and Preaching into Life’s Many Other Seasons and Circumstances Funeral? Wedding? House blessing? [...]
Culture
Sermon Development
The Risks of Preaching in Politically Fraught Times
In our current political climate, [...]
Theology and Interpretation
Preaching Jeremiah: In Memory of Walter Brueggemann
How is preaching today similar [...]
Culture
Sermon Development
Preaching and AI
People all over the world are using generative artificial intelligence (GenAI). ChatGPT is now the fifth most [...]
Sermon Development
What Kind of Preaching Inspires Faith in Listeners?
What is the ultimate goal [...]
Theology and Interpretation
Preaching the Gospel of Justice
What do you say to those who feel uncomfortable when [...]
Sermon Development
Reading the Lectionary with Rashi
I have had the great fortune to teach in several [...]
Sermon Development
Divine Laughter: Preaching and the Serious Business of Humor
Do you ever experience a [...]