Emphasis Preaching Journal

Although Mother's Day is not recognized on most liturgical calendars, many parishioners look for a message on that day that points to motherhood as a metaphor for God's love. A pastor nominating committee had been formed in a certain church to look for a new minister. To be fair, they decided to ask the same questions to every candidate. But when they got around to Nancy, her question each time was "Do you preach Mother's Day sermons?" For her, that is what made or broke each of the candidates.