How Long, O Lord?: Preaching Scripture in a Wounded World - Paperback

by G. C. Smith (Author)

Drawing on themes of moral injury, grief, and disrupted faith, G. C. Smith offers a pastoral and theological framework for preaching that remains faithful to Scripture while attentive to the lived realities of wounded communities. Each chapter encourages proclamation that holds together truth and compassion, justice and mercy, silence and speech.



This book argues that preaching in a wounded world is not about fixing what is broken but about standing within it--naming loss, honoring struggle, and bearing witness to a God who meets people in the depths. It is a call to recover preaching as an act of presence, courage, and hope.

Author Biography

G. C. Smith is a retired Minister of Word and Sacrament in the Presbyterian Church (USA) with over four decades of pastoral experience. His work focuses on moral injury, disaster response, and spiritual care for wounded communities. A board member of the Iowa Disaster Human Resources Council, Smith has authored numerous books exploring how theology meets real-world crises, offering practical and compassionate guidance for those who serve on the front lines of human need.