In some instances, “familiarity does breed contempt.” But in other situations, it can actually breed error. A case in point is the very familiar parable of the Good Samaritan. Most who have heard it would tell you that its primary point is our invitation, yours and mine, to help out others in need. Should we? … [Read more…]
One of the most familiar of all of Jesus’ Parables goes by the wrong title. It’s commonly referred to by whom most presume is the main character; and a cursory reading of it leads to this conclusion. But just because a person consumes most of the narrative doesn’t necessarily mean he serves to trumpet its … [Read more…]
I love chocolate cake. I love the Philadelphia Eagles. And yes, I love my 7-yr. old, self-absorbed and thoroughly pathetic, 6 lb. Teacup Chihuahua, Jabez. I love ’em all. But do I love them to the same degree? Of course not. Of these three, chocolate cake runs away with the top prize. And why? Because … [Read more…]
Storm clouds quickly rolled in on this otherwise ordinary afternoon, but didn’t frighten this one little girl who was walking home from school. Soon lightning was flashing all around and thunder clapping violently. Meanwhile her mother back at home grew near-frantic for her safety, so she bolted to her car and sped off along her … [Read more…]
“Heigh-ho! Heigh-ho! It’s off to work we go.” But why? Necessity to put a roof over our heads? Pleasure as I love my job? Identity in that my work defines me – at least partially? Escape – things aren’t too good at home? How about a combination of any-to-all of these things? Why do we … [Read more…]
