Maybe my heart's changing?

In my line of work, I get to listen to the radio while working productively. The teaching of Chip Ingram was going in and out of my thoughts earlier this week. One comment was from the Gospels, "What comes out of man indicates the condition of his heart." This combined with James' comparison of the tongue with a horse, a ship and a forest provides an assessment of our heart's condition. James makes the point that if you can control your tongue, then you are positioned to control your entire body, (and its desires) as well. In  the past two weeks I noticed that I paused and considered what I was about to say. A comment on the verge of expression, was not wholesome, encouraging nor necessary. So I didn't say it. Maybe my heart is changing?

From Mark 7.17-23, James 3.1-12 (continues to 4.4), 1.14

Followed by . . .

For me, it was a good day at church this morning. Last week's reading through Daniel. This morning before breakfast, reading and reflecting on God's initiative and workings in Acts 10. Clear Bible teaching in Sunday School. Wholesome visiting and conversations afterwards. The Pastor preaching his heart out, followed by a heart targeted closing prayer.
Followed by . . . ?
Were hearts turned toward God?
Lord, did the morning make a difference in people? 
Are we more concerned with looking like you, than looking better than someone else?


Holy, Holy, Holy
Holy, Holy, Holy
Holy, Holy, Holy
I want to see You.


Open my closed, blinded eyes.


The 3G's
friends find friends. friends guide friends. who's your friend?