I’m preping for a conference I’m speaking at tomorrow. My topic is how we as Christians engage culture so I was thinking about Matthew 5:13: You are the salt of the earth.

Only seven words. But it’s one of those kaleidscopic sayings of Jesus. According to the modern salt industry, there are over 14,000 uses for salt. Who knew? The uses include melting of ice; removing rust; fertilizing agricultural fields; keeping cut flowers fresh; making soap; softening water; sealing cracks; putting out grease fires; killing poison ivy; and seasoning food.

I had no idea

That totally reframes that verse for me. Wow. 14,000 uses for salt.

Pass the salt.