One Saturday afternoon, right after the Sabbath service, I caught up with a friend. We exchanged the usual pleasantries: “How was your week?” “Has God been good to you?” It was nothing unusual, just a peaceful moment between friends. As we chatted, another friend—someone I’ve known for quite some time and hold close—walked by. We smiled, exchanged quick greetings, and they continued on their way. But as soon as they were out of sight, the friend I was with leaned in, lowering their voice. “You know what they’ve been up to, right?” they said, their words dripping with insinuation. For […]
