Dear Working Preacher
Called Together
The news lately here in the United States (apologies to our many international readers) has been full [...]
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Dear Working Preacher
An Incarnational Calling
In Luke 9, Samaritan villagers make it clear that Jerusalem-bound Jesus is unwelcome among them. James and [...]
Dear Working Preacher
Less Doing, More Being
When I teach groups about the Gospels I usually highlight what distinguishes each of them. Part of [...]
Dear Working Preacher
On Giving a Fig
References to repentance appear frequently in Luke-Acts. If that makes you uncomfortable as a preacher, you can [...]
Dear Working Preacher
Staggering Love
Some of my favorite parts of Paul’s writings are the places where he admits just how little [...]
Dear Working Preacher
What Are You Waiting For?
Now what? Another church year has told its story, taking us from anticipating the Christ, [...]
Dear Working Preacher
The Story of the Rich Man Is … A Gift to Preachers?
On texts for Oct. 10, [...]
Dear Working Preacher
Public Health
On texts for Aug. 29, 2021 | Ordinary 22 | RCL Year B We’ve talked so much [...]
Dear Working Preacher
Leadership that Liberates
Have you wondered why the Bible keeps returning to criticize bad leaders and warn about [...]
Dear Working Preacher
Stick Around
Welcome back to the Gospel according to Mark, Working Preachers. When the lectionary reinserts us into Mark’s [...]