| Story Sermon
Mending Fences Story Lectionary 23 October 2016 The Making of the Golden Calf (Exodus 32) David Takes What is Not His and is Confronted by Nathan on God’s Behalf (2 Samuel 12) Gehazi’s Greed (2 Kings 5) King Hezekiah’s Offer of Monetary Retribution to the King of...
| Sound Theology |
If you have been reading Sound Theology for a while, you may recall a post where I encouraged you to join a choir. Well, this fall I took my own advice, and joined the Concert Choir at the College where I work. One of the songs we are learning has a line that has been...
| Preaching Tips
One thing a preacher knows how to do –talk! And most of the time, we probably talk way too much. We need to learn to leave some “holes.” Holes for thought, pauses for emphasis, waits on answers so that the sermon can be participatory, and most of all, fermatas...
| Pastor's Prayer |
Dear Lord, Help me to expect miracles. Help me to get past the borders of my eyes, the roadblocks of my mind, the narrow door of my heart. May my soul embrace the mystery of Your magnificent love! May my heart rejoice over the unexpected and undefined! May my mind and...
| Open Table |
Perfect Square by Michael Hall Review by Ashley Linne My schedule is pretty crazy. I bet yours is, too. I’m a doctor of ministry student and also a mom of a preschooler, so there are days I spend hours upon hours in books. If that’s a result of a busy schedule,...
