We live in a world that expects and affirms and praises big things. Bigger is better. We might praise small stores but our economic structures primarily benefit larger businesses. We talk about how wonderful small towns are but most of us live in cities. Funders and supporters of non profits always want to know numbers- […]
Tag: parables
Talents and the Kingdom Economy
Parables are meant to provoke discussion, to be perplexing, to stir up questions and ideas. This week’s parable, the Parable of the Talents (Matt 25:14-30) hits all the marks. As we start, remember the parable’s location in the gospel of Matthew. It is still the week between when Jesus enters Jerusalem and his trial, crucifixion […]
Conversation in Faith 