Last Monday night, the Bachelor (On the Wings of Love!) included no rose ceremony – where, if you don’t know, someone does not receive a rose and thus has to go home.

There was no rose ceremony because, Ali – one of those pining for the love of Jake the Pilot – is forced to decide between winning Jake’s heart and returning to her career as an Advertising Account Manager. And she chooses her job… though I’ll bet she returns to the show for some reason or another (not that I know or watch the show or anything – I just know someone who does).

Anyway, as we reflect on yesterday’s text, is Ali’s difficult decision an interesting insight into the way the world works versus the way of Jesus, who allows Levi (that guy!?) to continue living his life whilst pursuing discipleship? If so, what are some ways our jobs, neighborhoods, schools, etc. can be positively effected for the cause of the Kingdom since we don’t have to leave them to follow Jesus?