preaching study: mark 8:31-38, pt 2
In “preaching study” posts, I’m really interested in fostering a “community” approach to study and prep for the message, so please interact as much as you like. All Scripture quotes are from the TNIV...
View Articlepreaching study: john 2:13-25
In “preaching study” posts, I’m really interested in fostering a “community” approach to study and prep for the message, so please interact as much as you like. All Scripture quotes are from the TNIV...
View Articlepreaching study: john 2:13-25, pt 2
All Scripture quotes are from the TNIV unless otherwise noted. ++++++++++++++++++++++++ I began studying John 2:13-25 here. Here are some further thoughts about John’s version of Jesus’ actions in the...
View Articlepreaching study: john 2:13-25, pt 3
All Scripture quotes are from TNIV unless otherwise noted. ————————– My friend Jes has some comments (here and here) in each of the previous posts (one, two) that helped me continue my thinking on...
View Articleteam and community: blind basketball player, by rick reilly
Here’s another great column from Rick Reilly, the excellent writer for ESPN.com and ESPN the Magazine. It’s about a blind kid who’s found a place on the high school basketball team. Again, a great...
View Articlepreaching study: john 20:19-31
All Scripture quotes are from TNIV unless otherwise noted. ————————– I’m preaching on the Sunday after Easter in the traditional services at my church and am trying to get ahead a little. The text,...
View Articlewhat i don’t know i’m teaching
One thing I’ve enjoyed about my relationship with my parents as I’ve moved from youth to college to adulthood is the transition toward working out how parents and children can be friends as adults. It...
View Articleteaching/communication inspiration from house, m.d. – kutner edition
I love the show House, M.D. Hugh Laurie is great. I enjoy the whole cast really. I enjoy the philosophical stuff going on in the show. I appreciate the presentation of the theme and interconnectedness...
View Articlepreaching study: luke 11:5-13
All quotations TNIV unless noted. —————- I’m preaching the next three weeks in Mosaic, our contemporary service. The first two weeks (April 26 and May 3), beginning this Sunday, will be on prayer and...
View Articletemptation and french fries vs salad?
Just saw this, but as a preacher, there’s an illustration in here somewhere. A study showed that giving people a healthy option on the fast food menu—a side salad—actually produced more purchases of...
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