Don’t talk, just play

Here are some quotes from athletes and coaches that might have been better left unsaid: * New Orleans Saint RB George Rogers when asked about the upcoming season..."I want to rush for 1,000 or 1,500 yards, whichever comes first." * "Nobody in football should be called a genius. A genius is a

My Autobiography

1 Timothy 1:12-17 What words of encouragement can a father give to his son as he approaches manhood? While not a new idea, upon completion of his ninth grade, I took my son on a prayer retreat, just the two of us. Although it was not a long trip, it was a significant one. It was...

He Is Counting On Me

Philemon 1-21 The text is part of Paul's amazing letter written on behalf of a runaway slave, named Onesimus. After meeting Paul the slave is returning to his master with this letter of encouragement for him to be freed. Calling upon Philemon to forgive him, Paul encourages him to...

July-August 2004 ~ Vol. 20, No. 1

Contents Include: Preaching Without Fear: An Interview with Andy Stanley, "Jesus Came Preaching" by Ted Traylor, "Jesus Came Preaching About the Kingdom" by Ken Hemphill, "Jesus Came Preaching About Himself" by Hershael York, "Problem-Solving Preaching" by Austin B. Tucker.

Original Or Crispy? Who Can Say?

I remember when it was all so clear. Mom would say, "How about Kentucky Fried Chicken tonight?" and the kids would all say, "Hallelujah!" (Or thereabouts.) Then the Kentucky Fried Chicken people, apparently concerned...

Jesus Came Preaching About Himself

One of the most interesting debates in homiletical circles is the degree to which contemporary preachers should preach like Jesus. On the surface, we might think it absolutely necessary to preach like the greatest Preacher ever. Isn't He, after all, the perfect model? Shouldn't...

Preaching The Calendar

In Preaching the Calendar (Westminster John Knox). J. Ellsworth Kalas offers brief essays on preaching related to Christian and secular holidays (from New Year's to Christmas), and provides sample sermons for each of the 16 holidays...