At sundown on the last day of Unleavened Bread, the seven days of special focus on ‘leaven’ in our lives will end, and we will return to our usual lives. As the days go forward, will that spiritual leaven come creeping back into our lives? The choices we make in the things we do, and say, and think – these show where our heart is, and who we truly follow. The question for ourselves is, will we stay unleavened? Are we truly dedicated to following God, or will our choices reflect the ways of a different leader? Which leader will we follow?

Ed Emery

Ed has been a baptized member of the United Church of God since 1999. He lives in Salem, Oregon with his wife, five bicycles and an N scale model railroad, and enjoys spending time in God's creation.