List Of Monthly Reflections

Karl Barth, a renowned Calvinist theologian, embraced a meaningful morning routine that began with reading the newspaper, keeping him connected to the world's affairs. His routine included a period of reflection, where he would focus on Matthias Grunewald’s painting "Crucifixion," particularly drawn to the figure of John the Baptist.

The mice gathered for a crucial meeting, hoping to find a solution to their growing problem: a menacing cat that posed a constant threat. Numerous ideas were proposed, yet none resonated with the audience.

There is an old story about a writer and how he studied the Amish people in preparation for an article on them. What did he discover that day?

A dying father called his sons to him and decided to impart one final lesson before departing this world. When his sons arrived at his bedside, he handed them a bundle of young bamboo shoots and instructed them to break them.