Nudging the Heart

I Meant What I Said from the Pulpit

Nudging the Heart: I Meant What I Said from the Pulpit gathers some of Bill Ritter’s most timeless messages to form a relevant, feel-good commentary on many of the contemporary issues in our lives. Grounded in faith, the chapters lovingly unwrap the often-avoided sermon subjects of depression, divorce, diversity, and homosexuality. There is also a trio of chapters on God the creator, God the judge, and God the redeemer; topics that people have long struggled to agree upon, interpret, and understand.

William A. Ritter is a highly regarded retired United Methodist pastor who, in addition to having served significant churches, taught coursework in preaching at Duke Divinity School. At the time of publication, he had just celebrated his 80th birthday, but his words reflect a far-from-dated style, full of insightful energy. His other books include Preaching in the Key of Life, On Playing the Back Nine, and Take the Dimness of My Soul Away...Healing After a Loved One’s Suicide.

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