On the Monday after preaching, as I think about what all of those words are doing now that they’re out in the world, my mind wanders to a scene from Marilynne Robinson’s novel Lila. The title ...

This is Danish artist Carl Bloch’s depiction of Jesus delivering the Sermon on the Mount. Block lived from 1834-90. (Courtesy Photo) The Sermon on the Mount is a favorite scripture of many ministers ...

Pope Francis tells clergy to keep sermons short to avoid "putting people to sleep." Presenters, whether leaders or public speakers, don’t usually look to clergy for speaking advice. While notable ...

Mar. 9—The Sermon on the Mount is a favorite scripture of many ministers because they feel that it expresses the essence of Christianity. Also known as The Beatitudes and related in Matthew 5:1-12 and ...