85 Miles from Ordinary

Imagine attending worship at your local Presbyterian Church and upon getting seated in your favorite pew, listening to a sermon based on Shakespeare’s Richard III. Or as you’re reading through the bulletin, you notice John Muir is the guest preacher that morning. How about hearing a sermon based on Hollywood’s portrayal of Jesus in the movies? Or, as a congregation, reflecting on the artistic work of William Blake? Imagine coming to hear a sermon each week and never knowing what to expect.

In 85 Miles from Ordinary, Rev. Dr. Ken Henry shares a collection of innovative approaches to preaching on Sunday mornings. These sermons were preached at Stone Church of Willow Glen in San Jose, CA between 2007 and 2011. In addition, Henry offers the reader a series of essays, stories, and poems. These writings come from years of leading congregations to reflect more deeply on their relationship with God as well as how we can explore creative expressions in spiritual growth.