Recently in the news and on social media there has been a lot of attention being given to Mother Teresa. … [Read more...]
the Parable of the Investor
Baptism and a Parable
Children being brought for Baptism today coincide with the story of workers all getting just enough even though each one gave differently to the work.Being a person of faith leads you not to "abundant Blessings" or "outpourings of rewards" as some TV Evangelists teach. … [Read more...]
The Parable of the Reckless Sower
This sermon explores the nature and character of God and the Church through the Parable of the [Reckless] Sower. May you find it edifying and challenging! … [Read more...]
Huge Consequences of Small Actions Made in Faith
This sermon is about the little things we do that seem almost insignificant.It is also about the huge things in life that we face and feel overwhelmed by. The mustard seed parable, and the sower story both speak to our lives and offer us a way to get through. I hope you find this helpful. … [Read more...]
Short game / Long game. How do you live your life?
There is a rule about Jewish Parables from the time of Jesus. It says that each parable has only one point. What is the point of the parable of the wise and foolish bridesmaids? I think it is about how far ahead you are thinking. That is what distinguishes the two groups. One was thinking about just enough for now, and the wise ones were thinking about a longer possible window of time. … [Read more...]