words on the Word
Farmers work with dirt under their nails and seeds in their pocket. Artists thrive with paint on their pallet and brushes in their hands. For me its words ~ ideas in my head and words on my lips. The careful and beautiful use of words are like air and nourishment to me, and sometimes, thrillingly, they are like a roller coaster ride at night. A great book, shared conversation, a story well told ~ better than deep dark chocolate cake!
Words, God's word, The Word is the best story. "And God said... "The Word made flesh and dwelt among us..." "In the beginning was the Word..." My deepest satisfaction is to help people hear The Story and find that it is their story.
With words I begin to describe my faith (statement of faith) and the historical understanding of the Christian faith.
In poetry and prayer I respond to the world and the Word. Here is a sampling of these expressions.
My preaching is grounded in the expectation that as we gather around the Word to speak and listen, the Living God will appear, bearing an urgent and compelling word. (Sermon videos)