Luke 6:45

"[Jesus continued,] "A good tree can't produce bad fruit, and a bad tree can't produce good fruit. A tree is identified by its fruit. Figs are never..."

Will your character collapse under pressure? Are we anything more than a facade, or does our character run deep and can it be seen in the world of quiet and inner places in our lives.

What ever happened to kind, courteous, and respectful speech? We need to put kind and courteous speech back into our lifestyle.

What does the doctor hear when he hears your heartbeat? Rick Brown reminds us that what we need is a heart transplant from God so our heartbeat is that of Jesus.

What we say is a reflection of our heart and mind. The wisdom of the world often reflects the words of God. For example: what you say reflects what is in your heart.

"Dear Beloved, Learn to wait and think before you speak. Give the Holy Spirit an opportunity to guide your conversation instead of being thrust into....."

What's in it for God? Bill Sherrill reminds us that the spirit of the Christmas season is giving, not receiving and that we need to be a people with a spirit of thanksgiving.