Day: March 7, 2017

  • Fencing the Darkness

    Fencing the Darkness

    I read something profound this morning.  It was one of those “Things that make you go ‘hmmmmm…..’” moments.  I love those! I’ve just started reading Lisa Sharon Harper’s book, The Very Good Gospel.  I’m only 25 pages in, and I am hooked! The opening chapter, called “A Glimpse of Shalom,” begins with…

  • Preaching to Myself…

    Preaching to Myself…

    I start with an outline. Then, I write a full sermon manuscript of what I plan to say. Then, I condense the manuscript to notes that I will actually preach from. On Sunday mornings, I get up and 5:00 am, and read my manuscript twice – sometimes out loud.  At…