Ten Books to Read about Preaching
For the next installment in my Ten Books series, I’ve compiled a list of books to check out on preaching. Again, I have not read all of the books recommended, […]
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Liturgical Resources for Advent: A compilation and review
I’m Episcopalian so I rely heavily on pre-written and prescribed prayers, pre-chosen texts, and liturgies from the Book of Common Prayer and other resources approved by The Episcopal Church. However, […]
Pastoring Faithfully in Divisive Times
The day after the 2016 presidential election, the seniors group at the church I serve was scheduled to gather. When I arrived, they told me that they’d agreed not to […]
Midrash on the Beach
One of the things I love most about preaching is the opportunity to imagine between the lines of a story. I can’t resist a chance to illuminate the scene and […]
How to Talk About Abortion in Church
Abortion. Does the word stir up emotions? Does it cause you unease, even anger? You’re not alone. Say “abortion” in a public setting, and undoubtedly the reaction will be strong and […]
#BelovedCommunity
Hashtag my trauma Publicize my drama Go ahead, paparazzi me and my mama. Don’t understand The supply and demand For our vulnerable blogs And sensational vlogs Voyerism or loneliness? My […]
Bringing Up the Rear
I Corinthians 15:1-11 1-2 Friends, let me go over the Message with you one final time— this Message that I proclaimed and that you made your own; this Message […]
What’s News? Young Clergy Women Share Their News Sources
A favorite line of shop talk among preachers is that we must preach with the Bible in one hand and the newspaper in the other. (This quote is frequently attributed […]
Careful
When they came to the threshing-floor of Nacon, Uzzah reached out his hand to the ark of God and took hold of it, for the oxen shook it. The anger […]
