Luke 13:20-21 presents a striking image: the Kingdom of God is likened to yeast. At first glance, this comparison might seem odd. How can something as small and insignificant as yeast be compared to the vast and eternal Kingdom of God? Yet, upon closer inspection, the analogy becomes more clear. A single grain of yeast,…
Grief
One-third the country’s in mourning today, one-third is celebrating like they just won the lottery, and then there is the one third who didn’t vote who are just trying to figure out what day it is. It’s like the world’s biggest game of ‘us vs. them,’ and we just got a Texas-sized whooping. But fear…
A Call To Unity
Lincoln’s timeless words, “when again touched, as surely, they will be, by the better angels of our nature,” will ring particularly true in the days and weeks to come. As we brace ourselves for a potentially close and contentious election, it’s crucial to remember the importance of unity and civility. Emotions will undoubtedly run high,…
Who Do You Admire?
E.M. Forster once observed, “The people I admire most are those who are sensitive and want to create something or discover something, and do not see life in terms of power….” As we reflect on All Saints’ Day and the lives of those who have inspired us, let us consider the nature of admiration. Who…
Accounting
From everyone to whom much has been given, much will be required; and from one to whom much has been entrusted, even more will be demanded. — Luke 12:48 This verse, often misinterpreted as solely referring to material wealth, carries a far deeper meaning. While financial prosperity is certainly a blessing, it’s merely one…