Throw Them in the Deep End Biblical illiteracy is not countered by keeping it simple, but by inviting people into a full immersion experience in this story.
Jesus Saves by Brian Walsh (a sermon on Romans 10, preached at Wine Before Breakfast, January 29, 2013) That neon light always caught my eye.
Sanctuary, Jason Kenney and Jesus by Brian Walsh I’ve been thinking of writing a mock newspaper article with the title, “Jason Kenney Rejects Jesus.”
Preaching What We Ought by Andrew Stephens-Rennie What does it all mean, this gospel of muck and filth?
The Gospel of Muck and Filth by Andrew Stephens-Rennie I think I’m going to scream. The next time I hear a sermon or a talk about The Prophetic Imagination that drones prosaically on and on about Walter Brueggemann, I’m going to flip.
All things work together for good … Really? by Brian Walsh [A sermon on Romans 8.22-30 preached at Wine Before Breakfast, January 8, 2013] When the phone rang, I could hardly begin to comprehend what was being said to me.
Hell Fire at Christmas! by Brian Walsh For a child has been born for us, a son given to us; authority rests upon his shoulders; and he is named Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace.
We are waiting by Jamie Howison [A sermon preached at st. benedict’s table, Winnipeg, on the third Sunday of Advent] Every so often life throws the preacher a curve ball, such that the sermon written on Friday morning no longer speaks to the realities of Sunday evening.
First Person Shooter by Andrew Stephens-Rennie At a loss for words, yet struggling to make sense of it all.
At a loss for words by Brian Walsh [I had written this piece before the horrific news came out of Newtown, Connecticut yesterday.
O Come O Come Samuel: Reflections on My Epidural by Marcia Boniferro “We know that the whole creation has been groaning in labour pains until now; and not only the creation but we ourselves, who have the first fruits of the Spirit, groan inwardly while we wait for adoption, the redemption of our bodies.
Advent Ache, Advent Hope by Brian Walsh My daughters think that I hate shopping. They are mostly right.
“Keening for the Dawn” … again (further Advent reflections on Steve Bell’s title cut from his new album, Keening for the Dawn: Christmastide) by Brian Walsh I’m still struck by the keening.