Paul

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Culture
Saying Goodbye in the Sermon

There is an old adage that defines the only certainties in life as death and [...]

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Dear Working Preacher
A Life of Promise

When folks complain to me about how violent the Old Testament is, I first like to remind [...]

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Dear Working Preacher
Evidence of God’s Faithfulness

This week’s Old Testament lectionary reading contains my favorite ambiguous [...]

Theology and Interpretation
Change Is Possible and Needed

While the opportunities Scripture offers to speak directly of the beauty, power, and needs of [...]

Preaching Series
Preaching Acts in Easter (Year C)

Easter preaching has to be imaginative preaching. It has to [...]

Videos
Preaching Moment 345: Michael Brown on Preaching Paul

The Apostle Paul’s writing in [...]

Dear Working Preacher
A Trinitarian Difference

Trinity Sunday is a hard one to figure out. Any sermon that tries to explain the Trinity [...]

Videos
1 Thess 5: Words for Christian Life – Matt Skinner

Matt Skinner, Luther Seminary associate [...]

Columnist
Church Wars

Faith in God is supposed to bring new life, peace, understanding, and healing to creation. So why [...]