James Howell's Weekly Preaching Notions

   Pentecost (or “Ordinary Time”) ends with anything but an ending. The long story of the Christian year “ends” with a crowning – reminding ...

      I grumble every year about the Advent lections, fully understanding it’s not Christmas yet, but puzzled that the RCL concoctors seem v...

      For general Advent preaching, with lots of illustrative material that can fit any week and most of our Advent texts, check out my blog...

      Fo Lo, the days are hastening on! Advent 3 presents us with 3 solid texts. More booming threats from John the Baptist as the Gospel – ...

     {Winding up this 4-week season, you might still appreciate my generalized “ Preaching Advent ” blog on the nature of homiletics during ...