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It was hard for people to understand the things of heaven. Jesus told stories called "parables" to help them. Help your preschoolers learn about the parables of Jesus.

A close reading of Jesus' parable of the lost sheep sheds light not only on the work He did while He was on earth, but on the mission He calls believers to embrace.

In The Parable of the Vineyard, Jesus says he is the true vine and says that his followers are like branches. He then uses this agricultural metaphor as a teaching point.

Using the metaphor of a vineyard, Jesus taught his disciples that Christians produce varying amounts of fruit and describes the interaction between believers and God.

The parable of the Pharisee and the tax collector in Luke 18:9-14 highlights the difference between the self-righteous and those who rely on Christ's righteousness alone.

The complex rules of emancipation & adoption in the first century Roman world are given an unusual twist resulting in an uncharacteristic happy ending for a wayward son

The Searchers marks a turning point for Westerns in its depiction of American attitudes to racial hatred. Social attitudes pervade on a genre imbued with racism.

A review of Eve Adams's "The Garden of Eden", a glimpse into the secret lives of one small town. Eden, USA is described by one reviewer as a "parable of our time",

The article briefly explores the parable of the Hole in Man theory and the message and warning directed to Society.

The Gospel of Sri Ramakrishna holds many fundamental spiritual truths and shows us the many paths towards God.

In the Parable of the Vineyard, Jesus compares his followers to grape vines explaining how some produce little or no fruit, while from others much fruit is harvested.

Jesus Christ, a moral exemplar whose birthday is celebrated on Christmas Day, is a spiritual and wisdom teacher. He taught in parables and proverbs.

Jesus emphasized that abundant fruit could only come from branches that were pruned hard and well-connected to the vine. Christians' lives require much pruning also.

A rare 18th century Bible, known as the Vinegar Bible, this year returned to its Lunenburg, Nova Scotia home after a 236-year absence.

Christians are unique individuals who manifest their religious beliefs in varying ways. God lovingly works with each person to help them grow and produce spiritual fruit.

Jesus emphasized that abundant fruit could only come from branches that were pruned hard and well-connected to the vine. Christians' lives require much pruning also.

Shakespeare combines themes of inheritance, usury and sexual innuendo whilst urging the beloved to marry.

Michael Nicoll Yahgulanaas combines a traditional story about the power of individuals with inspiring encouragement from His Holiness the Dalai Lama and Wangari Maathai.

The first of the New Testament gospels, Matthew attempts to show the Jews how Jesus of Nazareth fulfilled Old Testament prophecies and was their long-awaited Messiah.

One of the difficulties with reviewing a complete series is that some volumes will be weaker than others. So it was with the 2001 volume.

Use this handy index to help you quickly locate Sunday School lesson ideas for teaching preschoolers. This will be regularly updated as new material is added.

The third of the New Testament gospels, Luke attempts to provide an accurate history of the life of Jesus and to give evidence that he is the Christ.

The second of the New Testament gospels, Mark attempts to reveal to Gentile Christians who Jesus was, his power and authority and his mission of service and sacrifice.

Don't let your textbook load discourage you from reading for fun! Here are suggestions for engrossing novels to keep on your desk for a study break.

"Saved by grace through faith, not works" is a basic Protestant Christian doctrine. Yet, does "faith" give us a license to do nothing?

When St. Francis of Assisi went to see the Pope, he was not greeted with enthusiasm.

Brief biography and works of poet and philosopher Kahlil Gibran, famous for The Prophet. .

After the low-point of the Nebula Awards anthologies with the 2001 volume, the series began to slowly improve in quality, starting with Kim Stanley Robinson's choices.

Giving the gift of love to a child in need through the easy and practical act of filling up a shoe box can be the best gift for both the giver and the child.

The Verse of Light has many symbolic features, utilizing a lamp and what lights the lamp as its major features of a metaphor designed as a focus for contemplation.

It is the unwavering conviction of certainty that makes Bronx NY native John Patrick Shanley's play Doubt a Parable such a powerful compelling piece of drama.

While considered one of the two holiest days of the Christian year, Easter has very pagan roots. Learn about the origins of Easter.

The key to a balanced life is learning life's lessons during the down times and appreciating life's blessings during the good times.

A review of Who Moved My Cheese?, Spencer Johnson's hugely successful business book extolling the benefits of change.

Jesus first miracle, performed at a wedding feast, may have highlighted his respect for the institution while demonstrating his Lordship over creation.

The lure of blankness exists in three paradigms in Herman Melville's "Bartleby the Scrivener": Bartleby, the narrator, and the reader/critic.

Contemporary American playwrights, including Tony Kushner, David Mamet, and John Patrick Shanley, are still inspiring their audiences to dream, think, and feel.

In a world where communication is the key, a small-town minister finds exciting ways to reach a searching world.

The Honey Haven is a film about a man who finds refuge from the hustle and bustle of both corporate and urban life by indulging in the hobby of bee-keeping.

Abraham Lincoln was a reader all his life. His love of literature shaped his views as well as his political policies.

Some simple yet brilliant fables told by Aesop to illustrate his point regarding morals.

The Daily Bible helps you to read the Bible in one year. Read this powerful story of man's relationship to God and learn about cultural heritage at the same time.

Matthew Paul Turner's book, "What You Didn't Learn From Your Parents About Christianity," has a certain, um... shall we say, a particular tone to it.

Justin Lin burst onto the film scene with Better Luck Tomorrow, but hasn't been able to replicate the quality of that film for the remainder of his career.

Robert Zemeckis has claimed himself the King of motion-capture cinema but in so doing he is standing in the way of his greatest gift, the art of storytelling.

Beyond giving a simple yes or no answer, parents may consider the consequences to children of how they approach, interpret, and inevitably answer the Santa question.

Musing on his blindness, 17th century poet John Milton created a new sonnet form. In addition to the Petrarchan and Elizabethan, a new Miltonic sonnet came into being.

Moon opens July 3rd, 2009 in Toronto, Vancouver and Montreal. It's a rarity of the Sci-Fi genre, telling a human story in a simple space-bound environment.

Oh Susanna, The Foggy Hogtown Boys, and hall of fame songwriter Kris Kristofferson please a near capacity crowd at the Ottawa Folk Fest

Doubt is a gripping film adaptation of John Patrick Shanley's play about a priest accused of having an improper relationship with a Catholic school student.