by Tim Sensing | Jul 21, 2021 | Class Teaching, Reflections
I was questioned recently about my assertion in a Sunday morning class that “God always saves by grace.” This statement troubles some people because they have heard that the only way for Israelites to be saved was by obeying the whole Law. However, the...
by Tim Sensing | Jan 29, 2019 | Lectionary Text, Ministry, Practical Theology, Preaching, Reflections
While preparing for my sermon I read the following. Today people are fundamentally consumers: they want what they want when they want it, even in the church. If they do not like what is happening or what they hear, they leave and start shopping for a better deal....
by Tim Sensing | Jul 2, 2013 | Preaching, Reflections
Recently on the GST Blog site, I posted the following note about Teaching Preaching.
by Tim Sensing | Sep 10, 2012 | Reflections
A few years ago, my family and I were traveling in the southeast on vacation. Late Saturday night, a storm covered the entire area with a sheet of ice. Power lines and branches lay scattered throughout the region. Nevertheless, being proud Hoosiers who knew no fear of...
by Tim Sensing | Sep 10, 2012 | Reflections
“In the beginning God…” Genesis assumes God. God does not have to be introduced. God is the primary character. And God acts. God creates, blesses, gives laws, judges, grieves, saves, elects, promises, makes covenants, provides counsel, protects, confers responsibility...
by Tim Sensing | Apr 24, 2012 | Reflections
I recently read a blog entry posted by Jason Goroncy “William H. Willimon: Advice for New Pastors.” The link for the post is here.