Speaking the Truth in Love

Speaking the Truth in Love

Paul’s definition of maturity and unity in the body of Christ is the ability to speak the truth in love. Truth without love is cold, harsh, and often cruel. Love without truth is sentimental and often enabling.

Poetry, Art, Love and Hatred

Poetry, Art, Love and Hatred

Several collections of words and images converged on me this morning. I try to pay attention when this happens and see what God is trying to say through the connections. I will spell out the sequence, highlight some key points, and then invite you to see what...
Preparing to Preach on Joel for Advent 2

Preparing to Preach on Joel for Advent 2

This weekend is the second week of Advent. We will light the candle of LOVE. The Narrative Lectionary calls for Joel 2:12-13, 28-29. I preached on this text, on Advent 2, four years ago and created this image back then. You can hear the sermon here. Now, I come to the...

What is Love? | A Sermon on 1 Corinthians 13

There is no manuscript for this sermon on 1 Corinthians 13. I basically preached through this post. You can listen to it, though. The real sermon is the CBS video below. This is my simple translation of 1 Corinthians 13:4-8 Love puts up with us even when we blow it,...

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