For it will be like a man going on a journey, who called his servants and entrusted to them his property." -- Matthew 25:14 Mind. Power. Reality. Soul. Space. Time. With Andy Walsh's Science in Review: Thor, Thanos and Theology and the commissioning of those entering the next stage of their life in the background, I offer a brief consideration of the Parable of the Three Servants, or, The Talents (Matthew 25:14-30). Note: First post in a series exploring the Parables Jesus Told. [1] … [Read more...] about Entrusted . . .
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Science in Review — February 2013
One of my favorite Scripture passages is the parable of the sower. It's botany! It's metaphor! And it's a rare parable to include an explanation... sort of. Sure, Jesus decodes the allegory for his disciples, but what is the application? Is it a call to sow our seeds lavishly because we are not responsible for the condition of the soil, or is it a lesson on how to use our time and energy efficiently? Are we being encouraged to prepare the soil before we go about sowing? Are we being asked to reflect on the condition of … [Read more...] about Science in Review — February 2013