Fifth Sunday after Epiphany: Salt and light

The sun is setting behind some palm trees.
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What does it mean to be salt and light in today’s world? Karoline Lewis breaks down Matthew 5:13-20, revealing how Jesus’s everyday metaphors call us to authentic, transformative living. Being salt and light isn’t about perfection—it’s about showing up with purpose in your community.

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