Time and chance happen to all, but not all receive of its blessing. To do so we must dream of the future as we steward the now.

Jesus spoke in parables to hide truth, rather than reveal it. By doing so, the casual listener was protected from accountability for truth they were not ready to embrace

Our life has purpose and meaning, and that purpose is to walk with God.

“Mediocreville” - it's close enough to Egypt to ensure we can reach for the “garlic and leeks” of our choice. Yet it is far enough away to convince us that we are safe in our salvation.

The Pharisees had reduced the law to a standard that man could keep. They prided themselves on their observance of the law. Jesus however revealed a standard that all would fail.