Around the Horn (October 30)

“You may kiss the bride” – why preaching is a lot like taking a wedding "Preaching a sermon is a lot like taking a wedding: the minister is not the main event – the focus is

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Around the Horn (October 23)

Preaching Beyond Insularity: Anchoring Sermons in Scripture and Community In this post, Hershael York notes, "The temptation of insularity looms large in pastoral ministry. To preach from an ivory tower, where sermons are crafted in isolation,

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Around the Horn (October 16)

Character in Absurd Times We live in a time of expectant Advent yet, "Amidst such waiting, we are prone to despair when the institutions and relationships in our lives are far from what they can

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Around the Horn (October 9)

Preachers:  Here’s a one-hour change that will improve your sermons (and lower your stress) "A number of years ago, I took a preaching course with Haddon Robinson.  One of the most helpful things he taught us

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