In Luke’s Gospel, the passage that immediately precedes the Triumphal Entry account is the parable of the Ten Minas. Jesus began the parable by saying, “A nobleman went into a far country to receive for himself a kingdom and then return. Calling ten of his servants, he gave them ten minas, and said to them, ‘Engage in business until I come.’ But his citizens hated … Continue reading The Gagging of God
According to the United Nations, this past Monday (October 31st) was the day the population of the world hit 7 billion. After taking thousands of years to cross the 1 billion plateau (reached in the early 1800’s) it took just 12 years for the world to grow from 6 billion to 7 billion people. I have to admit I was a bit irked by some … Continue reading 7 billion reasons to celebrate
Jesus once asked, “For what does it profit a man to gain the whole world and forfeit his soul? For what can a man give in return for his soul? (Mark 8:36-37).” These questions came to mind yesterday after I heard the news of Jobs’ death. Jobs died Wednesday at the age of 56 after a long battle with cancer. What Jobs accomplished in his … Continue reading Some thoughts on the death of Steve Jobs
Shepherd the Flock 