Article Archive for April 2009
By Dr. Keith A. Russell
I hope that you will find this issue of THE LIVING PULPIT to be a stimulating discussion of the challenge of Easter preaching. There is no doubt across diverse Christian traditions …
By Dr. Keith A. Russell
In this issue of The Living Pulpit we focus on ecology. You will find several articles relating to this issue and some suggested resources to further investigate the topic. We hope …
By Dr. Keith A. Russell
What would happen to our Easter pulpits if we simply sought to roll the stone away so that people could confront the forces of death in their own lives? Do we …
By Dr. Ronald J. Allen
Reflections on the Lectionary Readings for June 2009
By Dr. Keith A. Russell
Reflections on the lectionary readings for April 2009
By Dr. Marian Ronan
“The Woman at the Well” (John 4: 1-30, 39-42) is a well known and influential New Testament text, where, as a result of the ensuing conversation at the well, Jesus becomes the Messiah of the Samaritan people, and the woman becomes his messenger to those same people. But this is not the way many Christians understand John 4.
By Rev. Dr. Nancy H. Bloomer
Preaching about the environment is a challenge many of us in the church have shied away from. The church’s attention seems to be on other matters; and yet, we need to wake people up so that we can heal the earth and heal ourselves.
By Robyn Michalove
In the midst of our fragmented and hurting world, where death is the pervasive if not the final answer, the Christian preacher has the awesome privilege and distinct responsibility to offer an alternative worldview.
