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The Vineyard that Murdered Its Lord

by Rachel YounisParables September 9, 2025September 9, 20252 Comments

In Matthew 21, we see Jewish leaders come and challenge Jesus’ authority. He responds by telling the Parable of the Tenants to challenge them to examine their role in God’s plan (vv. 33-46). He uses imagery that they would instantly recognize as echoes of Isaiah 5:1–7, which calls Israel the vineyard of the Lord (v.7). …

Faithfulness is like a spiritual fiber

by Rachel YounisThe Fruit of the Spirit April 2, 2025April 2, 20256 Comments

As we journey through this spring season, noticing the newness and growth brought by God in our surroundings, I reflect on the Spirit’s fruit—faithfulness from Galatians 5:22-23. Paul’s use of the term “fruit” here illustrates what naturally flows from our lives when the Spirit is at work. Like a tree produces an apple packed with …