No One Knows When It's a Good Day

About the Book

To call this simply a book of sermons does not do it justice. They are sermons—preached over a thirty-five-year period—to differing congregations, but they are also lessons on life and living. Biblically based to be sure, but the scriptures are filtered through a mind steeped in the classics, open to what’s going on in the world, and not afraid to raise questions that challenge the very faith that is being preached. Although Rev. Starnes is known for his preaching skills, he is primarily a writer, who, as someone says, “knows how to string words together.” A note worthy comment made when considering his book is what one said: “He writes for the ear.”

About the Author

During his thirty-five years as a minister in the United Methodist Church, Thomas Starnes served rural, suburban, and city churches and two terms as a conference executive. After retirement, he worked for the Federal Government as a speech writer in the Department of Health and Human Services and as a hospice and hospital chaplain. His articles have appeared in the Washington Post and other newspapers as well as denominational journals. An essay of his appears in the book, “Out of the Closet—Into Our Hearts.” He is the author of the memoir, “Through Fear to Faith-A Spiritual Journey.” Reverend Starnes and his wife, Wave, live in Rehoboth Beach, Delaware. They are the parents of three children and the grandparents of seven.