When Jesus taught the good news of the kingdom, He often spoke in parables. These stories were not simply helpful word pictures. Rather, they both reveal and conceal. They open the kingdom up to the understanding of those to whom God graciously gives the eyes of faith, even as they …

On September 11, 2001, the world watched in disbelief as a day of unimaginable tragedy unfolded. The terrorist attacks on the United States claimed thousands of lives, reshaped global events, and left a lasting mark on a generation. Twenty-five years later, the memories remain vivid, and the questions raised by …