Today's #Bible reading for September 23rd focuses on the history around the Jewish temple in Jerusalem. We also get an interesting statement from #Jesus about his family: "My mother and my brothers are those who hear the word of God and act on it." I'm still working on the "act on it" part. I recently heard a voice telling me to do a small act of charity for someone, but I didn't do it. Instead, I started mentally listing excuses for why it would be awkward or uncomfortable, and then the moment was over. I'm hoping to be better able to live out my faith through my actions. It isn't easy.