Craft of Preaching

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Theology and Interpretation
Preaching Jesus’ Inclusive Ministry

Some preachers avoid the e-word while others do not, yet [...]

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Dear Working Preacher
Waiting for the Beginning

This is for you, dear Working Preacher. You have cared for your community. You have [...]

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Theology and Interpretation
Contemplating COVID Winter

In Texas where I grew up we didn’t bother much with winter. The year’s seasons [...]

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Dear Working Preacher
Christmas Every Sunday

Often Christmas is a time when preachers want to get out of the way. The lessons and [...]

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Dear Working Preacher
Pursued by Love

How are you, Working Preacher? When I have been asked that question lately, I’ve replied that I’m [...]

Rejoice: The Light Has Come
Dear Working Preacher
Rejoice and Bear Witness

As always, thank you for what you do—preaching the strange, grace-bearing, kingdom-creating word of the gospel of [...]

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Dear Working Preacher
Hope on the Horizon

“Comfort, O comfort my people, says your God.” On this Second Sunday of Advent, in the year [...]

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Dear Working Preacher
Stuck in the Clouds: Some Apocalyptic Reflections on Advent

In the popular imagination, Advent [...]

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Dear Working Preacher
An End to Ordinary Time

We are glad you landed on our new page as your settle into the routine of sermon [...]

Dear Working Preacher
The Stakes Are High

Everywhere we turn right now, the stakes are high. What a year! What a week! (And who [...]