by jakeowensby | Feb 3, 2023 | Being Human, Matthew 5:13-20, salt of the earth
Sister Charleen pulled me aside after one of my high school English Literature classes. Noticing my uncharacteristic silence during the discussion, she asked, “Have you read the book?” We were studying The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn. I admired and respected...
by jakeowensby | Feb 7, 2020 | Matthew 5:13-20
Jesus had a way of making you stop and think. Think about who you are, what you stand for, and what you ought to be doing with your life. Frequently, he did this by saying odd and confusing things that force you to step back and reflect instead of giving you clear...
by jakeowensby | Feb 4, 2017 | 5 Epiphany, Matthew 5:13-20, Uncategorized
[Listen to Audio] Some friends had just treated Joy and me to dinner in an upscale restaurant in a large urban setting. On the way to the parking deck, I glimpsed a man holding a toddler in one arm and a bit of cardboard with handwriting on it in his free hand. The...