Christ’s question “How many loaves do we have?” (Mark 8:5a) seems simple, almost a throw-away lead-in before the miraculous feeding of the five thousand. However, within its brevity lies lessons in resourcefulness, faith, and problem-solving. It’s easy to gloss over his question and jump straight to the miracle, but today let’s reflect on why Jesus’…
Out of Abundance
This morning, I read about our government’s decision to cut foreign aid to numerous countries, including allies and nations grappling with poverty and famine. While The Hubbell Pew doesn’t typically engage in political commentary, I can’t help but express the emotional impact this news had on me. This situation brought to mind the biblical story…
You Are All One
There is no longer Jew nor Greek, there is no longer slave nor free, there is no longer male nor female; for you are all one in Christ Jesus. — Galatians 3:28. Today’s scripture is a declaration of equality within the early Christian community, not a denial of existing social structures. Slavery existed, gender roles…
Blaming Game
This morning, a wave of frustration washed over me as I pondered a pervasive and troubling trend in our society: the relentless urge to assign blame for every misfortune. It feels as though we’ve become a culture of finger-pointers, reflexively seeking a scapegoat rather than engaging in thoughtful analysis and constructive solutions. This blame game…
Capacity To Love
Life is a delicate dance on the edge of a precipice. We meticulously plan our steps, meticulously calculate the odds, yet we inevitably flirt with risk. We build our lives like fortresses, brick by careful brick, yet a single storm can reveal unforeseen vulnerabilities. This isn’t a condemnation of our efforts, but a testament to…