Dear Working Preacher
On Giving a Fig
References to repentance appear frequently in Luke-Acts. If that makes you uncomfortable as a preacher, you can [...]
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Dear Working Preacher
Staggering Love
Some of my favorite parts of Paul’s writings are the places where he admits just how little [...]
Dear Working Preacher
What Are You Waiting For?
Now what? Another church year has told its story, taking us from anticipating the Christ, [...]
Dear Working Preacher
The Story of the Rich Man Is … A Gift to Preachers?
On texts for Oct. 10, [...]
Dear Working Preacher
Public Health
On texts for Aug. 29, 2021 | Ordinary 22 | RCL Year B We’ve talked so much [...]
Dear Working Preacher
Leadership that Liberates
Have you wondered why the Bible keeps returning to criticize bad leaders and warn about [...]
Dear Working Preacher
Stick Around
Welcome back to the Gospel according to Mark, Working Preachers. When the lectionary reinserts us into Mark’s [...]
Dear Working Preacher
Shepherding
Most of what I know about shepherding I learned from Sprocket. He was a German Shepherd Dog [...]
Dear Working Preacher
When It’s Time
One of our greatest challenges as we navigate our calling to public ministry is telling time. Is [...]
Dear Working Preacher
Christmas Every Sunday
Often Christmas is a time when preachers want to get out of the way. The lessons and [...]