"Jesus told the crowds all these things in parables, and he did not tell them anything without a parable," - Matthew 10:34 (CSB) PARABLE  — a short, simple story designed to communicate a spiritual truth, religious principle, or moral lesson; a figure of speech in which truth is illustrated by a comparison or example drawn from everyday experiences. Parables are excellent tools that Jesus used during much of His teaching in order to teach His followers. My youth pastor taught

Let the whole earth shout to the Lord; be jubilant, shout for joy, and sing. - Psalm 98:4 (CSB) One day, every voice will join heaven and nature in singing that great hymn of Christmas, “Joy to the world, the Lord is come!” While often sung at Christmas, this hymn is based on Psalm 98. It is a triumphant song of victory, celebrating not only God’s past deliverance but also His future reign. This psalm points beyond the manger to the throne, reminding us that because of Christ

Scripture: “Look! I am about to send you grain, new wine, and fresh oil. You will be satiated with them…” — Joel 2:19 (CSB) In Joel 2:19, God doesn’t merely promise that His people will be satisfied—He promises they will be satiated. “Satisfied” means having enough, but “satiated” means being completely filled—full to the point of overflowing, with no lingering emptiness. It speaks of abundance, restoration, and a fullness only God can give. Think of Thanksgiving Day. We don