So, riddle me this; what is smaller than a breadbox, more powerful than a locomotive, and can only be squelched by a small piece of wood? Give up? Would you believe the human tongue? …and that piece of wood would be a tongue depressor. Curious? Keep listening!

This month, Gene Appel Lead Pastor with Eastside Christian Church in Anaheim, California with 7 campuses in 3 states is walking us through the Bible’s book of “James” with a glimpse of what faith looks like when it’s lived out authentically with all our heart, soul, mind, strength, and tongue!

Open Wide and Say AHHHH… sounds like something a dentist might say to us at the beginning of an oral examination; but today those words, along with a metaphoric tongue depressor are Gene’s tools of choice as he highlights how our words reflect ourspiritual health and the importance a “right” heart, in order to have a healthy tongue. So here’s Gene with a spiritual MRI for our tongue…