“Pentecost” by Derek Walcott Better a jungle in the head than rootless concrete. Better to stand bewildered by the fireflies’ crooked street; winter lamps do not show where the sidewalk is lost, nor can these tongues of snow speak for the Holy Ghost; the self-increasing silence of words dropped from a roof points along […]
I once heard the pianist, Arthur Rubinstein, being interviewed. At one point he was asked to share his experience of playing Chopin’s Nocturnes. He said in effect, “I do not know what it is. But over and over again I have had the experience of sitting in a crowded concert hall playing the Nocturnes and […]
This is posting a little late in the week, but that’s how my week is going. Acts 2:1-21 This is but one of the accounts of Pentecost for this Sunday. If movies had existed in his day, Luke would have been a producer in the Action/Adventure genre. His account of the giving of the […]
I was excited to see our new book, Maggie Lee for Good, listed on the Smyth and Helwys website today. It is still in the printing process (should be out in a few weeks), but can be pre-ordered here. It will also be available as an e-book. It is great to see that all of […]
Pentecost is this Sunday. Monday is a day to begin thinking about how to portray the birthday of the church in words, but what about illustrating with image as well? Below are three creative demonstrations of what happened as God gave the Holy Spirit:
Haiku of the four readings for this Sunday, the 7th Sunday of Easter. Place twelve is open Matthias gets a whole lot Judas departed —————————– A sight to behold In contrast with blowing chaff Fruit borne of wisdom —————————– As found in the heart Real life received in now This life in the Son —————————– […]
I don’t know any preachers who don’t read. Even though most preachers I’ve encountered tend to have more books than they can shelve in one office, stacks of books doesn’t mean that any of them have been opened, at least in a long time. We preachers come out of seminary in a mode of reading […]
Acts 1:15-17, 21-26 Peter explained the reason and way Matthias was chosen to be an apostle beginning in verse 16, Friends, the scripture had to be fulfilled, which the Holy Spirit through David foretold concerning Judas, who became a guide for those who arrested Jesus . . . The reason was to carry on the witness of […]
I hated to miss the Festival of Homiletics, which is happening this week in Atlanta. The middle of May isn’t a great time to way, with the end-of-school last lap and all. It is a great conference, though, providing plenty of inspiration for preparation for the pulpit. I’m hoping to make it next year. The […]
“3 Helps for Moms of Today from Moms of the Bible Who Knew” Delivered to Church for the Highlands Sunday, May 13, 2012 Mother’s Day Hannah: Turn Your Child(ren) back to God Mary: Believe in Your Child(rens) Future Lois and Eunice: Instill faith in your child(ren). Audio podcast is here
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