the question is a truth
In General; of preaching: This "In General; of preaching," is a series I hope to continue. In these posts I want to talk broadly about the craft, art of the sermon. Look for more. I appreciate any added questions or insights into this new pursuit. Of Function and Content: I remember growing up, and asserting myself more and more as an individual. As I did this I questioned many of the traditions, assumptions and worldviews my family and friends had given to me. I remember thinking about worshiping Jesus; there was this absurd claim about a god-man being born, and killed, and raised… Somehow that faith in me stuck. As I wrestled with faith, though, I encountered even more absurd claims! (Rev. Jay Carlson provides a wonderful Advent devotional about the absurd claims faith makes.) One night in the library I remember physically experiencing a sense of vertigo. This particular night I was thinking about how topsy-turvey many of the assumptions of worshiping Jesus are. F...