This entry is part 8 of 10 in the series Faith in MemphisI write each week for the Faith in Memphis panel associated with the Commercial Appeal. Recently we were asked to comment on the anonymous comments. Here’s my piece: Anonymous comments have almost no value and almost no place in a free society. That’s my conclusion [...]
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The Compass Factor (Preaching Point #11)
This entry is part 11 of 21 in the series Preaching PointsOver the years I’ve taught preaching in university courses and mentored a number of preaching apprentices and preachers-in-training. This series summarizes some of the most basic yet most useful preaching points I’ve emphasized in these settings. Preaching Point #11: The Compass Factor – The [...]
Does God Care What We Wear?
This entry is part 4 of 10 in the series Faith in MemphisLast week the Faith in Memphis panel was asked to write about legislation making its way through the TN legislature regarding “baggy pants” (you know, when people intentionally wear their pants so low their underwear is highly visible). I used the opportunity to [...]
Three Questions for Every Text (Preaching Point #5)
This entry is part 5 of 21 in the series Preaching PointsOver the years I’ve taught preaching in university courses and mentored a number of preaching apprentices and preachers-in-training. This series summarizes some of the most basic yet most useful preaching points I’ve emphasized in these settings. Preaching Point #5: Ask historical, literary, and theological [...]
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