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Tag Archives: preaching
7+ Years In, Preaching Anew
More than 7 years into ordained ministry, and 19 years since I first entered seminary, I have renewed my practice of preaching – both delivering and preparing the sermon. I had always preached with a manuscript Most of these manuscripts were … Continue reading
Posted in Liturgy
Tagged Army, Army National Guard Chaplain, church, journaling, lutheran, pastor, preaching, sermon
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Why I Left the Revised Common Lectionary Behind
On many occasions I have been asked by friends and colleagues why I do not use the Revised Common Lectionary (RCL) in my congregation. Often these questions come from a place of honest curiosity. Sometimes they come from a place of liturgical condescension. … Continue reading
Posted in Liturgy, Lutheran
Tagged christian unity, church, church unity, lectionary, liturgy, narrative lectionary, preaching, revised common lectionary, the story
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Do Worship Leaders Hide in Worship?
It is an odd proposition – do worship leaders hide in worship? Even though they’re standing up front, in the most visible part of the worship space, leading the congregation in prayer and praise and acts of worship, are they … Continue reading
Posted in Faith & the Church, Liturgy, Lutheran
Tagged albs, altar, contemporary worship, eucharist, liturgy, lutheran, preaching, pulpit, robes, worship
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Looking Ahead: the Church as tenant in God’s mission field
Looking Ahead to Sunday's readings and the Good News of God I will strive to speak that day, I am wrestling with how we understand the relationship between of God's mission and the church's mission. Stewardship themes also come through … Continue reading
Posted in Faith & the Church, Liturgy
Tagged kingdom of God, matthew 21, preaching, stewardship, tenants
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Trying to Get the Disciples’ Attention
Looking ahead to the Gospel reading for Transfiguration Sunday (Matthew 17:1-9), I'm struck by how calm – clueless? – the disciples are despite some pretty odd things happening around them. First, after leading Peter, James and John up a high … Continue reading
Posted in Faith & the Church, Liturgy
Tagged lutheran, preaching, Transfiguration Sunday
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Tomorrow’s Sermon, Today
Though I often finish the first draft of my sermons on Fridays, I usually work on the sermons through Saturday evening and even into Sunday morning. But this week I'm done earlier than usual. Tomorrow's sermon is available today, over … Continue reading
Trying on Millstones
Yesterday I updated by Facebook status to read, "Chris thinks he ought to get fitted with a millstone." This was in reference to Luke 17:2: It would be better for you if a millstone were hung around your neck and … Continue reading
Posted in Faith & the Church, Liturgy, Lutheran
Tagged authenticity, Luke 17, millstones, ministry, preaching
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