Old Bottles

Posted on February 17, 2007 by

I have never really understood what Jesus was talking about when he gave the parable about not putting a piece of new cloth on an old garment. All four of the gospels record this parable, so the meaning must be important for us to understand. The text of Matthew 9:16-17 says, “No man putteth a piece of new cloth unto an old garment; for that which is put in to fill it up taketh from the garment and the rent is made worse. Neither do men put new wine into old bottles: else the bottles break, and the wine runneth … Continue reading →

Leaven in Your Life

Posted on February 7, 2007 by

How often have you heard the expression, “A little leaven leavens the whole lump.”? I know I’ve heard it several times and that I have rarely, if ever taken the time to ponder the meaning, though I was vaguely aware that the principle was found in Scripture. When studying the Parable of Leaven found in Matthew 13:33 and Luke 13:20-21, I became interested in how the concept of leaven should be applied to my life as a Christian. Leaven is mentioned several times in the Bible and, usually, with a bad connotation. For example, in I Corinthians chapter 5 Paul … Continue reading →

A Light in the Storm – Chris Heimerdinger

Posted on December 23, 2006 by Tristi Pinkston

Best known for his “Tennis Shoes Among the Nephites” series, LDS author Chris Heimerdinger also wrote a short book called “A Light in the Storm,” which tells us the story of Ben Wylie, a successful entrepreneur who has, unfortunately, placed too high a value on money and too little a value on his marriage and family. Before leaving for yet another business trip right before Christmas, his wife gives him an ultimatum: your marriage or your business. He knows he has a choice to make, and rushes through his business so he can come home early and spend the time … Continue reading →