the craft of preaching

Putting together words

springing out of thoughts

engendered by The Word

brought together 

sifted, sorted

presented

as raw material

not the finished article

Encouragement for others

to pick up on

and improve

or develop

like traveling unfamiliar paths.

Journeying deep enough

to stimulate growth

losing sight of the beginning

but forging new journeys

into the unknown.

A veritable warren

of trails

some that peter out

some that lead

to new discoveries

unforeseen

unanticipated

inspiring hope

and truth

and belief.

And, sometimes,

simply inviting:

Come, sit here awhile,

find rest and refreshment

balm for the soul.

So many tasks demanded

of one act.

The craft of preaching.