We are all being called by God to step up in some fashion. Whether it be to take on more responsibility as a leader, become a better father or mother, in our careers. Rarely does God call you to stay where you are.

The Parable of the Ten Virgins: Jesus tells a story about ten virgins waiting to greet the bridegroom at a wedding with burning lamps. While they were waiting, all of the virgins fell asleep. Five virgins came prepared with enough oil in their lamps...

The Parable of The Master and the Servant: Jesus tells a short story to the disciples about a master and his servant. After working a long and tiring day, instead of receiving thanks from the master, the servant is told to prepare dinner for the master.

The parable of the Midnight Caller: Immediately following Jesus' teaching on prayer to the disciples, he tells them a parable of a man that knocks his friend's door at midnight and asks for bread. The man inside answers, "Don’t bother...

The Parable of the Great Banquet: Jesus tells a story of a man who prepared a great banquet. He sent his servant to invite many people, but they all made excuses for why they could not attend. The man became angry with all the excuses and sent his...

The Parable of the Mustard Seed and the Yeast: Jesus tells the story of a mustard seed and relates it to the kingdom of heaven. Though a mustard seed is the smallest of seeds, it grows into a large tree. He continues by relating the kingdom of God to...

The Parable of the Barren Fig Tree: Jesus tells a story of a man that plants a fig tree in his garden that doesn't bear any fruit. Frustrated the man tells his gardener to cut the fig tree down, but the gardener pleads with the man to give the...

The Parable of The Laborers In The Vineyard: Jesus tells a story of a landowner who agreed to pay all his workers a daily wage. Some workers worked all day and some only worked for one hour but they all received the same pay. What does this story tell...

The Parable of The Two Debtors: Jesus tells a story of two men who owed a third man money, but neither could repay their debt. Out of the kindness of his heart, the third man forgave the two debtors. In the same way, God freely forgives of of our...

Two men approach God in prayer. One, a religious man, seemingly above reproach that believes he deserves the approval of God. The other, a sinful, despised man who believes he is entirely unworthy of God's approval and begs for mercy. Who walks...