Should preaching be pastoral or prophetic? Should preaching comfort the afflicted or afflict the comfortable? How do preachers decide what kind of balance to maintain between grace-filled sermons and messages that call for action… How Challenging/Inviting is Your Preaching?
Last year the Highland Church honored Joe and Betty Cannon. Below are the remarks I made about them both. With Joe now in his final days, I was reminded once more of God’s greatness… Joe Cannon: Pioneering with the Gospel
Charles de Foucauld was born in Strasbourg in 1858.[i] He was orphaned at the age of 5 and lived a difficult childhood. At 23 he enlisted in the army. The military took him to Africa… The Most Dangerous Prayer You’ll Ever Pray
Last week, our Faith in Memphis panel was asked to write about public health issues. Should the church be concerned with matters of public health? I used the question as an opportunity to reflect on… Why God Cares About Every Body (and Soul)