Sunday’s Coming

Palms, Passion, preachers—and pipes (Matthew 21:1-11; 26:14-27:66)

There is something about the wail of a bagpipe that seems especially appropriate this Sunday.

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I’ve been blessed to serve three outstanding congregational calls, and I’ve gained greatly from each of them.