The Bible features donkeys in abundance, and in great variety. There are, of course, numerous mentions of the gentle beast of burden we all know and love. These humble servants are often overlooked, so quiet is their appearance, but they're used to that. Then, of course, are donkeys of an entirely different, two-footed sort. These donkeys are also found in abundance and great variety in the Bible. All of these are found in this study: Abraham's gentle beast, Balaam (and his mount), Samson (and the 1000 Philistines he slew with a jawbone), the priest in the Parable of the Good Samaritan. The...

Did the older son ever join the party? That was the simple question that led me to write Volume 1 of The Rest of the Story. This second collection of stories was prompted by another question, "What might have happened to the people Jesus healed? What was the rest of their story?" The premise of this collection is meant to build on the imaginative and creative work of our Lord, and to further harness the wonderful love of story that God has built into the human heart. The stories that follow are a playful reflection on what might have happened had the stories in the parables continued. It is...

Did the older son ever join the party? That was the simple question that led me to write Volume 1 of The Rest of the Story. This third collection of stories was prompted by another question, "What might have happened to the people Jesus resurrected? What was the rest of their story?" The premise of this collection is meant to build on the imaginative and creative work of our Lord, and to further harness the wonderful love of story that God has built into the human heart. The stories that follow are a playful reflection on what might have happened had the stories in the parables continued. It...