Hurriedly they went their way to market, and as twilight fell, they returned. The first youth was dragging a bale of straw. When loosened, it made a pile so great that it filled half room. He was complimented by other two as they helped him clear it away.

The second youth brought in two bags of thistledown which, when released, filled two thirds of room.

Now it was time for third nephew, who was standing still and forlorn. “And what have you?” asked his rich uncle. “I gave my coin to a mission,” he replied, “leaving only one farthing. With it I bought a flint and this small candle.” Using flint, third boy made a spark and lit candle, which filled every corner of room with light.

Light and salt fill emptiness. If you are living your faith as salt and light of earth, then you are filling emptiness in this world with life of Christ. If you are living your testimony of faith in Christ, you are driving out darkness everywhere you go. This world needs substance. The world needs your witness. Keep your light shining brightly, and keep your life salty.

Stay course…..(Sources cited are available)

Our science brings us closer yet To G-d in truth, I’ll make a bet Eschew callous callow leeches Who cull Earth as they beseech us As Jesus said it is ‘within’ Buddha surely agreed with him Let’s end denominational prejudices Accept there is only one true Path End endless expressing of wrath Based on stupid religious differences!