Among preachers, there are books known as “Monday books” because they need to be read thoughtfully at least a week ahead of time. There are also “Saturday books,” so called because they supply sermon ideas on short notice. The books in this series are not Saturday books. Our aim is to help preachers go deeper, … Continue reading Feasting on the Word (concluding thoughts)
Whether the sermon is five minutes long or forty-five, it is the congregation’s one opportunity to hear directly from their pastor about what life in Christ means and why it matters. –Feasting on the Word Since getting it in Logos, I’ve been reading Feasting on the Word as a regular part of my sermon preparation each week. … Continue reading Feasting on the Word Commentary for Preachers (more thoughts)
Alas, the burden and the glory of preaching consist in proclaiming things that are not yet fully realized, but the hope for them holds a powerful grip upon the faithful imagination. –Feasting on the Word Here is a 12-volume commentary set that covers all the lectionary readings from multiple angles. Feasting on the Word offers four different … Continue reading Feasting on the Word Commentary for Preachers
Check out this biblical scene as re-told by The New Yorker. The cartoonist reminds us that there are not really any quick fixes in the spiritual life. And our best times with God are not hurried, not like a lunch order to go… but like a carefully prepared meal, where we leisurely converse … Continue reading Reading the Bible in a New (Old) Way
I’ve been seeing too much Upworthy in my Facebook news feed lately! Apologies for the sensational blog post headline. But I really did meet N.T. Wright once. And you might actually guess what he told me, when I tell you what I asked him. I introduced myself to him briefly after a message he delivered … Continue reading I Met N.T. Wright Once, and You’ll Never Guess What He Told Me
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