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Walter Brueggemann
Finding the Stillness of Advent in a Culture of Yuletide Intensity
Today I would argue that our current cultural understanding of Christmas isn't as a time of excess but as a time of fervor.
Sermon Writing with AI: When ChatGPT Meets the Lectionary
...it’s so critical for church leaders and preachers to learn to work alongside AI with equal levels of interest and skepticism...
Sharing the Art
When we step into the pulpit, we hope that the people will hear what we want them to hear, that they might be changed like we have been changed.
God Healed Me: A Story to Encourage Weary Leaders
Prayer without belief/faith is no good. Why are we praying if we don’t believe?
Creativity as Faith Formation: The Importance of Telling Stories in a Digital Age
...creativity and faith formation are deeply interrelated, especially when we define creativity as a process of articulating experiences and telling stories
Making - and Being Made New
In a world that wants to criticize and categorize and commodify everything we do, time and space to create for its own sake is a sacred revolution.
I Am A Woman With A Reputation (Luke 7:36-58)
I am drawn to women’s stories –
in their own voices,
about their own lives,
telling their own experiences.
The Prairie Liturgies: Plenty of Room for New Liturgies
"It takes all of us to showcase the rhythms and pitches of our various spiritual geographies, so that we might overhear the Spirit singing through new songs and fresh visions."
What is Biblical Literacy, Anyway? Thoughts on Teaching the Scriptures in a Digital Age
To teach the Bible today is... to teach a different way of reading than what our culture is comfortable with.
Chat GPT as a Preaching Resource: Everything and Nothing All At Once
Ryan Panzer writes about the growing influence of artificial intelligence upon our society, wondering whether and how pastors should use this new technology in the service of God.
A Walk In Beauty
The Rev. Winnie Varghese delivers a sermon covering indigeneity, Elijah's sojourn in the wilderness, and how to connect with those who show us hospitality.
A Letter to my 26-Year-Old Self
Rev. Dr. Charlene Cox writes a letter to her younger self on the day of her ordination, reflecting upon the joys, hardships, and lessons of her proud service.
If We Don’t, Who Will?
Dr. Dee Stokes reflects on an event she recently hosted, designed to help young entrepreneurs start serving the Kingdom.
The Sacred Ordinary: Sola Gratia (By Grace Alone)
Julie Champ shares her experience with recovering from cancer and what she learned about God's infinite grace.
A Prayer for our Bodies This Election Cycle
Erin Weber-Johnson gives us a prayer for retaining a spirit of love in the face of political controversy and indignation.
Ezekiel’s Tree
In order to grasp this great truth, the first thing we need to do is to get off our human high horse. We aren’t all that, especially when you compare us to the world of trees.
Triggers and Traumas: Preaching to More than the Choir
Drs. Michael Chan and Lisa Sethre-Hofstad help us understand how we can preach the Bible’s more problematic passages in the face of trauma and healing.
Ordinary Time
Rev. Dr. Char Cox reflects upon LGBTQ+ pride and acceptance within the church during Pride Month and Ordinary Time.
Church Music with ChatGPT: Will AI Change Liturgical Music?
ChatGPT and other AI technologies have undergone an explosion in popularity over the past year. How can liturgical music benefit from this advancement- and more importantly, what should we watch out for?