Dear Working Preacher
Storied Stones
“What large stones and what large buildings?” If you have ever been to the Holy Land, you [...]
Craft of Preaching
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The Look on God’s Face
I know people who dread a stewardship sermon as much as they would a tax [...]
Dear Working Preacher
Whole Life Living
“Her whole life.” That’s what she gave, friends. The Greek is certain. Clear. Little room for wiggle [...]
Dear Working Preacher
Saintly Activity
“Love your neighbor as yourself” is a fitting text for both a Sunday after Pentecost and All [...]
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Fertility under Threat
Fertility of both soil and womb concerned many biblical writers in an era of threat by drought [...]
Dear Working Preacher
No More Silence
“Many sternly ordered him to be quiet, but he cried out even more loudly.” Thank God. Literally. [...]
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Bold Preaching
When you read about the battles between Amos and the court prophets, with whom do you identify? [...]
Dear Working Preacher
The Ability of Ableness
“We are able.” Wow. We are so certain, aren’t we? We think we are capable of so [...]
Dear Working Preacher
The Thing You Lack
“You lack one thing.” Ouch. I fear I lack much more than one thing, do you? But [...]
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We’re Winning
Last month I expressed frustration that despite all we proclaim and do in our churches to bring [...]