Mustard Seed

That #%&@*! Mustard Seed

That  #%&@*!  Mustard Seed

We like to make every bratwurst extra special by lathering it with mustard laced with cranberries or champagne, but in the ancient world, the only good mustard plant was a dead mustard plant.  And one that had NO SEEDS.

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Jesus, Receiver of Pelted Produce

Jesus, Receiver of Pelted Produce

When Jesus says he teaches in parables because "those who listen won't understand", maybe it's because the audience wouldn't find his punch lines -- especially regarding weeds, mustard seeds and leaven -- the least bit funny.

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