... , we have to use it or lose it. Remember Jesus Saves, We're Called to Invest in a life that honors Him and brings glory to God. 1. William H. Willimon, Remember Who You Are, (The Upper Room, Nashville, TN, pp. 27-28) 2. Adapted from The Parables In the Olivet Discourse by HamptonKeathley IV. It may be viewed at http://www.bible.org/docs/nt/books/mat/mat25.h™. 3. Andrew M Greeley 4. Parables, Etc. (Saratoga Press, P.O. Box 8, Platteville, CO, 80651; 970-785-2990), March 1998
Unlike John or Peter, the gospel writer Luke was a cool-headed intellect. Luke was a physician. As a physician, he was trained to keep his emotional distance from the events he saw. Nobody wants a physician who lets emotion run ahead of intellect. We want our medical doctors to be able to confront the most remarkable experiences and stay calm; to analyze, decide the best course of action, and prescribe whatever it takes to get the patient well again. Above all else, "Keep calm and carry on." That is, do ...
