Lenten Reflection: Math in the Kingdom of God Matthew 18:12-14 New Revised Standard Version Updated Edition The Parable of the Lost Sheep 12  What do you think? If a shepherd has a hundred sheep and one of them has gone astray, does he not leave the ninety-nine on the mountains and go in search of the one that went astray?  13  And if he finds it, truly I tell you, he rejoices over it more than over the ninety-nine that never went astray.  14  So it is not the will of your F

Midweek Musing 2/17/2026   This week we move into the season of Lent on the church liturgical calendar. In the 40 days of this season, we are invited to examine our hearts a little more honestly as we prepare for the glorious celebration of Easter. In doing so there is a tradition of folks giving up something during these weeks. Now we do not do this as part of a spiritual self-improvement plan. We do it to remind us to take time to be with God and reflect in our Creator’s gr