Soup for the Soul – November 12, 2026

Good morning all,

Thank you to all who were able to participate last week in the passing of our dear friend and one who used her talents for the good, Penny Rolf.

We pick up the lectionary this week with:

Judges 4:1-7 (the beginning of Deborah and Barak)

Matthew 25:14-30 (The Parable of the Talents)

The group showed interest in the Book of Judges. I have attached a short presentation on the book to give you a feel with some of its overall themes.

Interestingly, the lectionary only appears to have this one reading for the immediate future. The presentation suggests that a good reading that provides one of the clearest summaries of the book is Judges 2:6-23 (The Death of Joshua and Isreal’s Unfaithfulness).

On our Gospel focus we did miss last week’s reading which was the first of three readings from Matthew 25, 25:1-13 (The Parable of the Ten Bridesmaids). We pick up with this week with the  Parable of the Talents, Jesus challenges us to consider how we use the gifts, abilities, opportunities, and resources God has entrusted to us.

Our Question(s) of the Week are: What does it mean to be a faithful and responsible steward of what God has given us, and how can we overcome fear, hesitation, or complacency so that we use those gifts to serve God and make a positive difference in the lives of others?