The Strange Economy In The Kingdom Of God
Sermons on the Gospel Readings
I saw one of those Far Side-type cartoons a while back that showed Adam and Eve being expelled from the Garden of Eden. From a dark cloud overhead, a huge arm -- presumably belonging to God -- extended down from the sky. The index finger of the hand was directing the first couple toward the exit. But as this was happening, Adam spoke to God and said, "Can I have a doggie bag for the rest of the apple?" The caption below the cartoon read, "Adam really, really missed the point."