One Problem with Preaching

Preaching can be an emotional experience. Each person hears the sermon differently. Like any form of communication, it is only effective if the speaker and hearer are in a similar frame of mind. Think for a moment how hard it is to interpret emails. We think someone is angry when they aren’t. We can see …

As sure as Death and Taxes

We are all familiar with Ben Franklin’s statement that nothing is as certain as death and taxes. And while it was said a bit tongue in cheek (at least about the taxes) we understand its truth. It is not even questioned. But in the church, we regularly see something else that is just as sure …