I looking again at the parable at the talents and one of the things that strikes me is the refrain: “You were faithful with a few things, I will put you in charge of many things” (Matt. 25:21, 23). The point is straightforward, just as the earthly master gave talents to each servant (one talent … Continue reading Faithful in a Few Things…
Hanukkah and Divine Faithfulness
December 8 to December 16, according to Jewish reckoning, marks to eight day timeframe of Hanukkah for the year 2012, which is also called the Feast of Dedication. It is a festival of lights for each day a candle is lit upon a menorah the cleansing of the temple after it had been defiled by Antiochus IV “Epiphanes” … Continue reading Hanukkah and Divine Faithfulness
A Final Lamentation
There was once a great city built to be a light to the world, the salt of the earth, blessed to be a blessing to others, the center of all life. Yet, something went terribly wrong. The people of the great city forsook the source of their greatness. They became wretched and something the world … Continue reading A Final Lamentation
If that why this?
How do you change a person’s mind about something? Introduce that person to an idea challenges any preconceived notions. If someone thinks all apples are red, show a different colored apple, like the “Golden Delicious” or “Granny Smith” variety. Such a paradoxical crisis can bring a person to reassess an idea, such as “all apples … Continue reading If that why this?
What Is Will Not Always Be
What is now will not always be. I can remember that it was not too long ago where one could simply go find multilevel bookstores and get lost in browsing through the titles. In many instances there would also be a large section for music. But times have changed. People are taking advantage of new … Continue reading What Is Will Not Always Be
