Theology and Interpretation

Theology and Interpretation
Preaching on a Classic: “A Christmas Carol”

The following sermon was preached nearly twenty two years ago [...]

Theology and Interpretation
Preaching the Prophets in Advent

Two themes arch across the Old Testament texts for the [...]

Theology and Interpretation
Nourished by the Word

Consider an invitation to the upcoming Thanksgiving dinner. I tell you I’ve found some new recipes I’d [...]

Theology and Interpretation
Preaching Apocalyptic Texts

Most congregations include at least two types of people. Some folks place a heavy emphasis [...]

Theology and Interpretation
Working with the All Saints’ Day Texts

In a new work about the development of the novel, [...]

Theology and Interpretation
The Hiddenness of the Preached God

It was Gerhard Forde who, taking his cue from Martin [...]

Theology and Interpretation
“I believe: help my unbelief” : Bonhoeffer on Biblical Preaching Part Four

“Faith and Daily Bread” In [...]

Theology and Interpretation
Preaching Lessons Learned From Surfing

A recent USA Weekend edition in the Minneapolis newspaper included [...]

Theology and Interpretation
“I believe: help my unbelief” : Bonhoeffer on Biblical Preaching Part Three

Worldly, rather than Religious, Preaching [...]

Theology and Interpretation
Adhering Tightly to the Biblical Text

I suspect, unfortunately, that more than just a few working [...]