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Preaching is not a gig, not a performance. It is a way of life. And God is using us, in spite of ourselves. “Finishing well is the result of living well every day until you finish.” - Mark DeMoss

"A TRUE SERMON BRIDGES THE GULF BETWEEN THE BIBLICAL AND THE MODERN WORLDS, AND MUST BE EQUALLY EARTHED IN BOTH." JOHN STOTT: BETWEEN TWO WORLDS: THE CHALLENGE OF PREACHING TODAY (WM. B EERDMANS 1982).

There’s a young communicator here–how long do you think it will take for them to sound like “them”? It will differ for everyone. It takes time to find your voice, regardless of whether it’s a preaching voice or just your voice. It takes a long time of deliberate practice to get good at your craft. Hone it faithfully.z

I WOULD ARGUE THAT IT'S NOT THE TRUTH BUT FACTS THAT THEY ARE TALKING ABOUT HERE. FACTS ARE THE THINGS THAT WE CAN SEE, TOUCH, TASTE, SMELL, AND HEAR.

Behavior always follows belief. While cultural ideas change with time, powerful ideas drive behavior. Light will push back the darkness every time. We must understand our time. The cultural narratives of our day:

IF PREACHING GOD’S WORD ISN’T YOUR BIGGEST BLESSING AND YOUR BIGGEST BURDEN, YOU PROBABLY AREN’T DOING IT RIGHT. IT TAKES A LOT OF HARD WORK TO MAKE SOMETHING SIMPLE. -STEVE JOBS