When we search for leaven, we find other things that remind us of who we were, who we are, and who we are becoming. The thief on the cross, who initially joined others in reviling Christ but concluded that he was guilty and Jesus was not, may have gone over his whole life and saw himself honestly. This time leading up to Passover is a good time to ask ourselves: How did I end up here? Where do I need to go from here?

Ray Clore

Ray attends the Cincinnati East, Ohio congregation.