Tag: preaching
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Progress Report: A Year of Writing Lessons Learned
Last summer I made my writing a priority. I started this blog, hired a writing coach, and guarded a few hours each morning to practice my craft. It has paid off immensely. Not only did I get an article published in The Christian Century, but I have grown and learned more than I ever thought…
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Twelve Minutes
Last Thursday I settled myself cross-legged on my zafu and set my timer for twelve minutes of meditation. I had just finished scratching out my to-do list for the day—a mistake—it made me realize I only had an hour free this morning to finish writing my sermon for Sunday and meet a few other deadlines.…
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Wilderness Venture
I’m excited about the publication of my article “Wilderness Venture: Toward a more honest sermon” in the recent issue of the Christian Century.
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Bored in Church
Because I serve as the chaplain of a college, I travel a lot to preach in a variety of churches. When I stand in the pulpit and look out over these congregations, I see a lot of people looking at me like this: My college students have this look perfected. I can be preaching…
Teri McDowell Ott 