Preaching Like Jazz: Relaxing into the moment with the Holy Spirit’s movement of rhythm and grace.

An article I recently wrote was published this week at Preaching Today entitled "Preaching Like Jazz: Relaxing into the moment with the Holy Spirit’s movement of rhythm and grace." This article was probably one of the most enjoyable articles I have written in awhile, coming both out of my own musical interests and my work …

Spiritually Formed Preachers: How to bring spiritual formation into your entire sermon process

An article I recently wrote was published this week at Preaching Today entitled "Spiritual Formed Preachers: How to bring spiritual formation into your entire sermon process." This goal has been one of the driving forces in my preaching but sometimes has been an elusive aim. I tried to put some of my thoughts into this …

Finding Your Story in the Easter Story: a preaching resource

I had the privilege of participating in a discussion led by Steve Carter with Mark Moore for Preaching Today entitled "Finding Your Story in the Easter Story." This may be behind a paywall, but here is the description at Preaching Today about this resource: It’s another Easter season, so we are preparing to preach on …

Finding Our Way Back with Christ: Four pathways for preaching Lent

I recently wrote an article for Preaching Today on approaches to preaching during Lent. I explore the following ways to preach Lent: A Call to RepentanceFacing into the Darkness of Human ExperienceJourney through the Longings of the Human HeartFollow the Journey of Jesus This is a parallel article to my "Recovering the Wonder of Christmas: …