Cultural Studies… Getting to the Heart of the Matter 25 Feb 202225 Feb 2022 By Justin Rossow I recently heard my good friends Steve and Jamie from Breathe Life Ministries lead a presentation on noticing yourself with God. As part of that workshop, they…
For My Friends DOWN to Death and UP to Life 8 Apr 2021 By Justin Rossow Because of the natural patterns of physical life in a physical world, UP for us humans is active and awake and healthy, while DOWN tends to be…
Cultural Studies… To See Like Jesus 25 Jan 202125 Jan 2021 The disciples live by one set of metaphors. Jesus sees the world very differently… By Justin Rossow Jesus sits on the edge of a literal well, and is literally tired…
Cultural Studies The Battle for the Soul of America: There is No Spoon 7 Jan 202121 Jan 2021 By Justin Rossow A battle is raging for the soul of America. And we are all losing. One of my favorite movie quotes comes as Neo waits to see the…
Discipling Leaders Treasure, Where You Least Expect It 17 Aug 2020 By Justin Rossow Editor's Note: This sermon was first preached at the Installation of Rev. Matt Hein as Senior Pastor at NewLife Community Lutheran Church near Flint, MI on 16…
Cultural Studies… Wild Beast or Virus? The Metaphor Makes the Difference 30 Apr 2020 By Justin Rossow Note: This excerpt is from pages 201-205 of Preaching Metaphor: How to Shape Sermons that Shape People by Justin Rossow. Minor formatting edits have been made. Metaphor…
Cultural Studies… My Wife is an Anchor 24 Apr 2020 By Justin Rossow Note: This excerpt is from pages 14-15 of Preaching Metaphor: How to Shape Sermons that Shape People by Justin Rossow. Minor formatting edits have been made. To…
Cultural Studies… Metaphorical Reasoning, Frames, and Scenes 22 Apr 202022 Apr 2020 By Justin Rossow Note: This excerpt is from pages 11-14 of Preaching Metaphor: How to Shape Sermons that Shape People by Justin Rossow. Minor formatting edits have been made. Sometimes,…
