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He probably would have been better off to invest in a flyswatter. Instead, the renter of a Seattle house tried to kill a spider with a homemade blowtorch—a can of spray paint and a lighter—and ended up setting the house on fire. According to firefighters, “flames quickly spread through the room and into the attic. … Continue reading “And Finally: Firebug Takes on New Meaning”

Summer is a great time of year—picnics, vacations, a slower pace—but also is a time when many churches see a downward trend in attendance. You know it’s coming, but that doesn’t make it any easier to stand in the pulpit on Sunday morning and see empty pews where there were full ones a few weeks … Continue reading “Dealing with Summer Church Attendance”

In his book Creating Stories that Connect (Kregel), D. Bruce Seymour explains, “Allegories (and examples) use figurative language to illustrate information, but we have to possess the information in order to understand the illustration. The information comes first. Without the information, we are not able to participate in the communication event. For example, The Pilgrim’s Progress is … Continue reading “Communicating to Create Involvement”

Here are some quotes from athletes and coaches that might have been better left unsaid: * New Orleans Saint running back George Rogers when asked about the upcoming season: “I want to rush for 1,000 or 1,500 yards, whichever comes first.”* Football commentator and former player Joe Theismann: “Nobody in football should be called a genius. A … Continue reading “Don’t Talk; Just Play”

On a hot summer day as you reach for a cold soft drink, imagine someone in Japan doing the same thing, except he may be reaching for a cucumber cola. According to an AP article, “Japanese are staying cool as cucumbers this summer with Pepsi Ice Cucumber, a soda based on the crisp green gourd. … Continue reading “And Finally: Cool as Asian Cucumbers”

Johnny Carson hosted the “Tonight Show” for 30 years from 1962 to 1992. Known for his droll wit, urbane manner and his impeccably timed delivery of a punch line, Carson still holds a major influence on comedians and certainly every late-night talk show host. Carson knew how to tell a joke. Preachers, however, are no … Continue reading “Preaching Points: The Pull of the Punch Line”

A funny thing happened on the way to the pulpit… In the upcoming September-October issue of Preaching, Hershael York encourages us to use humor, but not jokes when we preach. See the article here. Blessings!Michael Duduitmailtmduduit@salempublishing.comwww.michaelduduit.com Share This On:

In a recent interview with Ministry, Haddon Robinson said: “The hardest part of the preaching process is learning how to take a passage from the Bible and make it apply to the 21st century. It never gets easy because you are dealing with two entities: a text written 2,000 years ago and people today. Strong … Continue reading “The Challenge of Application”

* People wonder about when Jesus fed the 5,000 whether the two fish were bass or catfish. * People grumble about Noah letting coyotes on the ark. * The preacher says, “I’d like to ask Bubba to help take up the offering,” and five guys stand up. * Opening day of hunting season is recognized … Continue reading “You Know You’re in a Small Country Church When”

A South-African driver earned the distinction of being the world’s fastest blind driver, according to a Reuters story. Blind since birth, 33-year-old Hein Wagner of Cape Town set the record by driving across a remote airstrip at 167 mph. He had a sighted navigator for his record-setting drive. The effort was aimed at increasing public … Continue reading “And Finally: Driving Blind”