Luke 19:28-23:56A. INTRODUCTIONFor many people, the Easter story is very familiar. The events come easily to mind. There’s the triumphal entry into Jerusalem, which we celebrate on Palm Sunday. There’s the last supper on Maundy Thursday. There’s the betrayal and...

Luke 19:1-10A. INTRODUCTIONThese days there’s a lot of stress placed on the importance of success and power. For instance, if we watch the TV, read the paper, or go on the internet, we seem to be bombarded with images of people in power—those at the top of the rung....

Luke 17:11-19A. INTRODUCTIONIt seems to me that a sense of gratitude is one that gets short shrift in our society today. Some people just don’t seemed to be grateful for what they’ve got, or show gratitude for even some kindness given to them either. Indeed, it seems...