“What we do know, though, is this parable is prefaced by Jesus explaining to the disciples the need to continue to pray (the assumption is the widow was a woman of prayer)–yet he tells them a parable that hinges on action, not prayer.”
“I am generous only when I realize that God is the source of all abundance. When I can let go of the notion that I am in control, then, no matter what my circumstances, I have plenty to share.”
“The cross, does it symbolize death or life? Defeat or victory? And as I grow older and draw closer to my own death, I wonder, whose cross is it, anyway?”
“The power of Scripture is that it is not a theology text, but oral/aural pilgrimages all leading to the same place. And we are invited to pay attention, and imbed ourselves in the story.”
“When Jesus looked at the size of the stones, though, when he beheld the undisputed majesty of it all, he saw something entirely different: Rubble.”
“Having a focus that was outside of myself filled the waiting minutes but didn’t distract me from the moment that I was needed to take action.”
“Sell your possessions, and give alms. Make purses for yourselves that do not wear out, an unfailing treasure in heaven, where no thief comes near and no moth destroys.” (v.33).
“In every one of our moments we have opportunities to serve one another in thousands of little ways. Such acts do not bring us glory or put us high on the list of Most Valuable Christians. But they are the bricks and mortar of the kingdom of heaven on earth.”
The Revd Rosalind C Hughes is currently on sabbatical, soaking up wisdom from other churches and their children.