“….Out of the abundance of the heart the mouth speaks.”

Have you heard of the Japanese Knotweed?  It is a weed that at its origin grew along volcanoes in which the ash kept the weed in check, but now growing unabated in great Britain it has become a major problem. The Mirror reports this weed can grow up to 20cm (7.87 inches) a day.  Its root system can grow through tarmac and concrete and its roots can grow down to a 3m (9ft. 10in.) depth.  It has reportedly cost the UK L$166 million a year to control and though it doesn’t seed it only takes 0.8g for regrowth. *

This weed reminds me of how lying affects us.  Not only does it affect our hearts and lives but those around us. The offense of lying goes deep into the heart and the only way to stop it is to dig it up at its roots.  Continue reading “A Lesson on Lying” →