Fairytales are modern parables, clothing important truths in stories that enchant us. 'Beauty and the Beast' is another of these stories, where the kindness and love of a beautiful girl (Belle) see beyond the ugliness and fierceness of the Beast to transform him and...

'Cinderella' is our classic 'rags-to-riches' story. It talks of a young girl facing immense difficulties in her family life, being unfairly treated as a skivvy because of sibling rivalry and a stepmother's jealousy. It talks of the providence of a benevolent fairy...

The Sabbath year and Year of Jubilee (Lev 25) are visible reminders that God has built generosity and rest into nature. Even the land is to have a Sabbath rest (Lev 25:4). No sowing, pruning or reaping was to take place during this year. (Lev 25:4-5) I imagine there...