Daughter, your faith has made you well, go in peace. — Luke 8:48. Luke 8:48 is a poignant moment in the Gospel, rich with meaning and symbolism. Jesus’ use of the term “daughter” immediately positions the woman within a community. She has been isolated and stigmatized due to her condition, but Jesus’ words bring her…
Go To the Other Side
Jesus’ simple command, “Let us go across to the other side of the lake,” (Luke 8:22) seems innocuous enough, a peaceful afternoon outing perhaps. But the context reveals a deeper meaning. In those days, the other side of the lake was home to the Gentiles, a people considered unclean and separate from the Jews. It…
Indiscriminate Sowing
A sower went out to sow his seed. — Luke 8:5a Jesus’ parable of the sower is a timeless tale, offering new insights with each reading. Today, it prompted me to reflect on my own actions. I asked myself, how often have I withheld kindness, love, or generosity, believing someone wasn’t ready, worthy, or deserving? Who…
Kindness Abounds
Yesterday, I had the distinct pleasure of attending my first book club meeting for Light of Day. This particular group has been a constant in my writing journey, supporting me through the publication of every novel I’ve penned. While the membership has evolved over the years, the camaraderie and intellectual exchange have remained steadfast. The…
Maturity
An important latent meaning [is] that a democratic society is “mature,” that is to say, that it has a quality that is allied to the quality of individual maturity which characterizes its healthy members. — Donald Winnicott. I haven’t talked about maturity much in the Hubbell Pew especially societal maturity, but maturity is an attribute…