Postmodernism, with its critique of modern assumptions about knowledge, language, authority and narrative, presents new challenges for preachers. Postmodernity is generally seen as entailing a ...

For to me life is Christ, and death is gain.” In light of this, the parable reveals that God, through Jesus Christ, has ...

The importance of the parables can hardly be overestimated. They comprise a substantial part of the recorded preaching of Jesus. The parables are generally regarded by scholars as among the sayings ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. A singlerpt mustard seed resting on the tip of a finger. Jesus was a master of teaching truths through parables. Jesus’ parables ...

Recent release "Jesus Short Stories" from Covenant Books author Jay Santiago is an insightful book that delves into the hidden meanings behind Jesus's parables and their resounding impact in Christian ...

In this passage, when Jesus himself says to his listeners, “make friends for yourselves by means of dishonest wealth”, it really makes you stop and ask, “what are you talking about, Jesus?” It’s also ...

Jesus often used stories to teach. In fact, he used them so much so that the disciples directly asked him, “Why do you speak to the people in parables?” (Matt. 13:10). CT has featured a wide variety ...

Preaching from the lectionary forces one to deal with texts that I might rather skip. I’m glad it didn’t skip this one. I would not have chosen it. I don’t like the gospel text from Matt 25:14-30. Or, ...

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Jesus’ parables – short stories with moral lessons – were likewise designed to afflict, to draw us in but leave us uncomfortable. These teachings can be read as being about divine love and salvation, ...