Blackjewel is a coal company that abruptly filed for bankruptcy leaving hundreds of miners in Kentucky stranded. How can Jesus’ parable of the Rich Fool (Luke 12:13-21) offer insight for the church’s role in this community, state, and national issue? Read more
Using a dialogical lens in a sermon on the Parable of the Rich Fool in Luke 12:13-21 can move listeners to engage in dialogue and justice about the church's response to a current situation of corporate greed harming a local community. Read more
Here's an example of how the 'dialogical lens' for preaching about the parable of the Rich Fool can be used for a sermon on Luke Chapter 12. This approach opens the door to authentic dialogue within the congregation about what it means for our faith and relationships to own and store up “stuff.” Read more
Using the 'dialogical lens' for the Parable of the Rich Fool shows us ways to explore the issues around wealth, greed, and family tensions while also rooting deeply in faith, scripture, and our relationship with God. Read more
Using a 'dialogical lens' for scripture and preaching can open new options for "Purple Zone" sermons in the red-blue divide. Here are six steps for using the dialogical lens. Read more
God is not Aladdin’s Genie, it turns out. So for what - and for whom - should we ask, seek, knock? Some astute Confirmation students ask these questions and emerge as budding young theologians. Read more
Rutger Hauer captured the full scope and depth of human emotion as Roy Batty in Blade Runner. His final poignant scene is an iconic portrait of pathos and redemption. Read more
Jesus is sending out fierce lambs with a cross-shaped love to face the wolves. Lexington Theological Seminary just graduated 14 of them! Read more
The arrest and planned deportation of Pastor Betty Rendón is immoral and unmerciful. Whether you are a person of faith or a secular citizen concerned about human rights, your voice is needed. Read more
The ICE arrest of Pastor Betty Rendón has created a polarizing debate about immigration laws. What can we learn about GOD'S law when we look at Act 11:1-18? Read more
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