Some stories are meant to inspire. Others are meant to disturb. This week’s parable does both—just not in the way we might expect. As we continue our #JesusTrending series, we explore a story that challenges our sense of fairness and exposes our hidden assumptions about who belongs. A son returns home after burning every bridge—and instead of punishment, he’s welcomed with open arms and a celebration. What kind of love does that? The kind that still invites us in. Scripture:…
We’ve all hit the snooze button—sometimes literally, sometimes in life. It’s easy to put things off, assuming we’ll always have more time. But what if we’re delaying something that truly matters? As we continue our #JesusTrending series, we explore a story where a fig tree is about to be cut down. Instead of removing it immediately, the gardener asks for more time—one last chance for growth. What do we do with the time we’re given? Are we bearing fruit, or…