Theology and Interpretation

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Theology and Interpretation
Preaching Peculiar Passages of Scripture

Over the years, I have placed asterisks next to numerous [...]

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Theology and Interpretation
Honest to God Preaching: Talking Sin, Suffering, and Violence

“We only know of Israel’s [...]

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Theology and Interpretation
Preaching Jeremiah: In Memory of Walter Brueggemann

How is preaching today similar [...]

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Theology and Interpretation
Preaching the Gospel of Justice

What do you say to those who feel uncomfortable when [...]

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Theology and Interpretation
Preaching Congregational Endings

“It’s the end of the world, as we know it.” [...]

Preaching and eco-crisis: Palm tree extendinerg over ocean with overcast clouds behind
Theology and Interpretation
Preaching the Passion Narrative in a Time of Eco-Crisis

dear Matafele Peinam you are [...]

Theology and Interpretation
Real People, Real Faith: Preaching Biblical Characters

What are some of the [...]

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Theology and Interpretation
Worship
Why Do We Bless?

What are we doing when we bless animals, backpacks, bikes … and each other? Within the liturgical [...]

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Theology and Interpretation
Hospice and Preaching: Where the Dying Tell the Truth

As preachers our challenge is [...]

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Theology and Interpretation
Preaching Sermons on Harvest When You’re Not a Farmer

If you’re a preacher who’s [...]