A Jubilee in a World of Breaking News
A Jubilee in a World of Breaking News If you scroll through social media today, you’ll notice something interesting. The headlines and hashtags tell a story about the world we’re living in. Some of them are joyful: #SpringBreak2026 , families traveling, students taking a break, people celebrating moments of rest and laughter. Others are deeply meaningful: #EidMubarak , reminding millions of people around the world about faith, generosity, and community. Then there are the serious ones: #BreakingNews2026 , stories about conflicts, climate, politics, and uncertainty. And today, another global observance appears among them: #WorldMeteorologicalDay , a day focused on understanding our planet and protecting its future. When I think about all of this together—the celebrations, the stress, the news cycles, the endless scroll of the #FYP or #ForYouPage —I start to think about something from the Bible that seems surprisingly relevant right now: the Year of Jubilee. The year of jubilee wa...