I used to wonder why the master – in the parable of the talents – called the servant who hid his talent ‘wicked.’
Slothful? Yes. Fearful? I can understand…but ‘wicked’? That’s quite a stretch…
Tag Archives: Giving Back
WHY DO I GIVE – AND NOT GET BACK?!
Have you heard people say, “I always give and give – yet I get nothing or so little back in return!”?
Or have you ever thought that about yourself?
If you have, these might be some of the reasons why…
THE MINISTRY OF GIVING BACK (by Spirit Pen)
In my first and second year at the university, I didn’t do very well, academically. I didn’t have carryovers, quite alright, which was, of course, a reason to be thankful, but my grades were what you would call less than admirable, at a glance. To the best of my knowledge, the way I best knew how, I had put in my all, so, the poor results were a huge disappointment and quite the blow to my morale. I had wondered how I could possibly do better, or put in more work…
Debby Osa 