I’m responding to a letter written by James Taylor that appeared in the Oct. 28 edition. Taylor begins his letter by quoting some of Charles Finney’s sermon, “Decay of Conscience” from 1873. The quote ...

The revival preacher had no patience for distractions. But was he right? It’s Sunday morning, and you’re at church. You’re the pastor. You’ve had this sermon ready to blow people’s minds for weeks.