We hear someone say fairly often that the Bible is not a book of rules. The Bible is about relationships. The reverse is also stated: The Bible is a rule book. Those who emphasize … read more

One of the things I have become conscious of as a preacher is how much of myself gets poured into a sermon. That, of course, is understandable. It is impossible for preachers to… read more

Sometimes it's best to get the offering before the sermon. At least that's the advice I'd give if one is going to preach like John the Baptist. We begin wedding services with the … read more

After the Sabbath the women make their way to Jesus' tomb to lovingly finish their obligations toward their Lord. In haste, they could not complete the anointing of Jesus' body… read more

I will confess fully—I have indeed preached lousy sermons. It's not that I have failed to prepare, nor that I have not offered my work to the Lord in prayer. But sometimes… read more

The price that John the Baptist would pay for his prophetic message was his life. He had spoken the word of the Lord without fear. Herod Antipas of Galilee threw John in prison at … read more