You know that moment when someone tries to pay for your coffee, and you’re like, “no, I’ve got it!” and suddenly you’re in this awkward standoff at the register?

Why do we do this? Why is it so hard to just “thank you,” and let someone bless us?

Today, we are reflecting on Matthew 3:13-17: the story of Jesus’s baptism. Listen until the end to find out the inspiring, yet comforting, messages this passage holds about the importance of receiving, and not only giving, as a part of your community.

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