Levi was not just a tax collector; he was a traitor. People loathed him. Why, then, did Jesus share a meal with him and other "sinners?" What was his point?
In today's story, a leper approaches Jesus and awkwardly asks for help. What motivates Jesus to help him, and what are the consequences of the decision Jesus makes? The answer may surprise you.
After a chance encounter with a dog carrying his broken chain, I began to wonder if put God is the same position--do we keep God on a chain, forcing God to break free to track us down in the streets?