The last reflection reminded us that words and actions often betray the condition of our hearts, a truth taught in Matthew 15:18: “But what comes out of the mouth proceeds from the heart, and this defiles a person.” Leading up to this verse, however, Christ warns of those who choose words to try to hide what’s in […]
Sometimes leftover food and old containers collect in the refrigerator. If we’re warning roommates and family members not to eat certain items because they’ve expired, we need to clean out our refrigerator. If everything in the refrigerator were safe, we wouldn’t need to warn anyone to avoid anything. Liken this example to your mouth. Some
Throughout life, you will interact with people who behave, in your estimation at the moment, in an unintelligent manner. As you’re walking down the hall or sitting in a meeting or standing in a line or playing on a team, your frustration level will rise and a less-than-kind word may run through your mind, perhaps
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Sunday we celebrated the resurrection of our Savior from the dead. Many significant events happened that day and in the days leading up to it nearly 2000 years ago. One of these which coincided with Christ’s death is described in Matthew 27:51a: “And behold, the curtain of the temple was torn in two, from top
