From the author of the vastly popular Gospel Horizons series, comes this new collection of deeply thoughtful, personal; yet, universal responses to First Lesson lectionary texts for the Advent season. Drawn from the author's own searching questions and sensitive insights, these model homilies will deepen your understanding of the proclaimers and prophets who were sustained by the word of the Lord. Messages include: - God as Woodcutter - The Glance of God - What God Sees - Six Cloudy Days and thirteen more! For use with Common Lectionary texts. John G. Lynch is an accomplished Lutheran theologian and pastor. After achieving his doctorate in Paris, France, he served more than twenty years as a Roman Catholic priest, teaching and lecturing widely throughout the United States and Canada. In 1982, after a long period of thought and prayer, he became a Lutheran pastor. He currently serves First English Evangelical Church, Baltimore, Maryland. He enjoys studying Luther, hiking, and birdwatching.