I have a confession: sometimes as a preacher, there in the middle of a sermon, I am brought to tears. Sometimes these are tears of sadness at the overwhelming mess that we’ve gotten ourselves into. Other times they are tears of joy and thanksgiving at the awesome beauty and love of Jesus Christ. I recall an instance when I was a bit younger and had preached a sermon in which I had wept. Afterwards a friend of mine approached me and encouraged me not to be ashamed, reminding me that the prophet … [Read more...]