Recently finished re-reading "Lectures on Preaching" by Phillips Brooks. It is a series of lectures given at Yale in 1877. It is pretty amazing to read something from another era that sounds relevant today. Brooks' definition of preaching is "communicating truth through personality." Another point that stands out is the strong emphasis on the preacher's responsibility to care for souls.
In our days we often find ourselves tending to many things but not necessarily souls. It is a good reminder to take stock of what is really important in our service to the Lord. People's spiritual well-being and eternal destiny are of utmost importance.
While we live out our faith remember to seek the Lord's active and redemptive presence in ALL aspects of life - including and especially our spiritual lives.
It's been a good day. I hope you've had a good day too.
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