First person: 6 suggestions for preaching about the Sanctity of Human Life
If you plan to preach about the sanctity of human life, this January, then it is very likely you...
Read MorePosted by Brent Prentice | Oct 2, 2017 | Guest Editorial
If you plan to preach about the sanctity of human life, this January, then it is very likely you...
Read MorePosted by Brent Prentice | Sep 28, 2016 | Family & Society, Guest Editorial, Missions & Church
Imagine a situation in which a very prominent and influential person lies and deceives repeatedly...
Read MorePosted by Brent Prentice | Aug 10, 2011 | Messenger Insight
The author of this blog is not a pastor so that helps to know this isn’t just a pastor whining about how hard being a a pastor is. But it is hard and most people have little idea how hard it is – unless you’ve...
Read MorePosted by Brent Prentice | Jun 6, 2011 | Guest Editorial, Theology & History
The Oklahoman reported in an article from May 21 that the Presbyterian Church USA (PCUSA) ratified a measure allowing the ordination of gay and lesbian ministers. According to the article this is a debate that has “raged within...
Read MorePosted by Brent Prentice | May 31, 2011 | Guest Editorial, Theology & History
The Oklahoman reported in an article from May 21 that the Presbyterian Church USA (PCUSA) ratified a measure allowing the ordination of gay and lesbian ministers. According to the article, this is a debate that has “raged within...
Read MorePosted by Brent Prentice | Mar 8, 2011 | Guest Editorial
Recently, I had a very busy week as a pastor. I had some sort of pastoral meeting for five straight nights from Sunday through Thursday, and though they all were helpful and rewarding meetings, I was mentally and emotionally...
Read MorePosted by Brent Prentice | Jan 26, 2011 | Guest Editorial
Since August, our church has been listening and responding through the book of Acts as I preach one section of thought after the other. I mention working through Luke’s second volume because at times, at least for me, it has...
Read MorePosted by Brent Prentice | Nov 5, 2010 | Messenger Insight
Posted by Brent Prentice | Oct 26, 2010 | Messenger Insight
I liken the forthcoming general election to the World Cup; even if you don’t want to embrace it or like it, you have to care about it because it is everywhere. In Stillwater the streets are lined with signs endorsing a...
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