Palm Sunday of the Lord’s Passion – FIRST IMPRESSIONS 2

Dear Preachers: Today the gospel is announced as, “The Passion of Our Lord Jesus Christ according…

Palm Sunday of the Lord’s Passion – FIRST IMPRESSIONS 1

Most of us know that when we come to church today and Good Friday, we will…

5th Sunday of Lent – FIRST IMPRESSIONS

  Today we have another Gospel passage with a familiar quote. People may not know its…

4th Sunday of Lent – FIRST IMPRESSIONS 2

We certainly are familiar with today’s gospel story.  We have called it “the Prodigal Son.”  Some…

4th Sunday of Lent – FIRST IMPRESSIONS 1

Even a person minimally versed in Scripture will recognize the parable of the Prodigal Son. The…

Third Sunday of Lent – FIRST IMPRESSIONS 2

In public speaking courses trainees are often instructed to begin their speech with an interest-grabbing story.…

Third Sunday of Lent – First Impressions 1

Imagine that there were modern forms of communication in Jesus’ day—radio, television and the internet.  Judging…

2nd Sunday of Lent – FIRST IMPRESSIONS 2

“Who’s in charge here, anyway?” It’s a statement, with not a little accusation, by someone who…

2nd Sunday of Lent – FIRST IMPRESSIONS 1

When God showed Abraham (known as Abram) the limitless stars and promised him such a multitude…

1st Sunday of Lent – FIRST IMPRESSIONS 2

Welcome to Lent. It is a season that has developed from the earliest days of Christianity.…