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on making the vintage faith relevant againPreacher: Tell the Truth! More Thoughts from John Koessler on the Mysterious Act of Preaching
A post for preachers from my Monday column at Engaging Church Blog. It was based on a post I wrote to writers with some advice from Steven King: A few months ago I read through a delightful book by Steven King. No, not one of his thrillers, but his memoir on writing....
read moreThird Sunday of Advent
Stir up your power, O Lord, and with great might come among us; and, because we are sorely hindered by our sins, let your bountiful grace and mercy speedily help and deliver us; through Jesus Christ our Lord, to whom, with you and the Holy Spirit, be honor and glory,...
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“Dear Students: Doubt” A Disturbing Contemporary Church Trend
The other day a friend from seminary was asking about a post I wrote about doubt. He was teaching on the idea in his youth group and wanted the post to help frame some of his own ideas. I re-read the post and thought it was something I should bring out of my archives...
read moreAre You Becoming An Accidental Pharisee?
My latest column featuring Larry Osborne's newest book Accidental Pharisee, in which he confronts the dark side of passionate faith and ministry. A hard-hitting read, indeed: Now that’s a punchy, provocative question if I’ve ever seen one! And a loaded one at that....
read moreSecond Sunday of Advent
Merciful God, who sent your messengers the prophets to preach repentance and prepare the way for our salvation: Give us grace to heed their warnings and forsake our sins, that we may greet with joy the coming of Jesus Christ our Redeemer; who lives and reigns with you...
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RESOURCES MAKING THE VINTAGE FAITH RELEVANT
