In this episode of Sermon Braindump I explore Matthew 13:31-33, 44-53. This is the third week in a row that the Lectionary has presented Matthew 13, and we hear parables of Jesus yet again. This time we hear multiple short parables without explanations offered by Jesus, contrary to the previous two weeks. I explore why this might be and how Jesus offers a wide variety of things that "the kingdom of heaven is like." In addition, I wrap up the episode with a slight glance at Romans 8:38-39 which is also part of the featured readings this week.