Parable of the Lost Coin | The Woman Who Searches Carefully

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The Parable of the Lost Coin
A woman kneeling on the floor with a lamp, carefully searching for a lost coin

Parables

Parables of Jesus Series Shekel Icon
As with every parable in this series,
we honor the historical setting
by using the shekel currency symbol and
the 1 shekel coin.

Josh kept the Bible open. Bernadeth was ready. Ituloy natin, Kuya. Bernadeth said. He moved to the next short parable in the same chapter. Luke 15:8-10. The Parable of the Lost Coin. Josh answered.

A woman kneeling on the floor with a lamp, carefully searching for a lost coin


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Parable of the Lost Sheep | The Shepherd Who Leaves the 99

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The Parable of the Lost Sheep
A shepherd carrying a lost sheep on his shoulders across rocky hills at dusk

Parables

Parables of Jesus Series Shekel Icon
As with every parable in this series,
we honor the historical setting
by using the shekel currency symbol and
the 1 shekel coin.

Josh turned a few more pages. Bernadeth waited. Sige Kuya, anong next? Bernadeth asked. He stopped at a short but powerful story. Luke 15:1-7. The Parable of the Lost Sheep. Josh answered.

A shepherd carrying a lost sheep on his shoulders across rocky hills at dusk


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The Rich Fool’s Warning: Practical Thoughts on True Wealth in 2026

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Why Bigger Barns Leave Souls Empty

Practical Thoughts

I keep coming back to the man who thought he had finally made it. Bigger barns. Full storehouses. A plan that looked wise on paper. “Soul, you have many goods laid up for many years; take your ease, eat, drink, and be merry.” Then the voice that cut through every calculation: “You fool! This night your soul is required of you.”


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Parable of the Rich Fool | Bigger Barns, Empty Soul

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The Parable of the Rich Fool
A rich man standing proudly in front of large newly built barns under a darkening sky

Parables

Parables of Jesus Series Shekel Icon
As with every parable in this series,
we honor the historical setting
by using the shekel currency symbol and
the 1 shekel coin.

Josh opened to a shorter but sharp parable. Sige Kuya, ituloy natin. Bernadeth said. He found the place and nodded. Luke 12:13-21. The Parable of the Rich Fool. Josh answered.

A rich man standing proudly in front of large newly built barns under a darkening sky


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Coming Home After You’ve Wandered: Practical Lessons from the Prodigal Son

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The Courage to Come Home Again

Practical Thoughts

There are seasons when you look at your own life and quietly admit, “This is not where I thought I would be.” Maybe the wandering was loud, bad decisions, broken relationships, nights you cannot fully remember. Or maybe it was quiet: a slow drift from prayer, from the people who matter, from the version of yourself you once respected. Either way the feeling is the same. You are far. And the farther you feel, the heavier the thought becomes that turning around might no longer be possible.

I keep returning to the Prodigal Son not because the story is familiar, but because the moment of decision inside it is so human. He did not come home because he suddenly felt worthy. He came home because he was hungry, tired, and honest enough to say the truth out loud. That single movement, rising and going, contains more practical wisdom for daily life than most advice we collect.


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