Words matter. They have power. There are people in our lives we ought to thank--people who have loved us and served us. Have we taken the time to thank them? Continue Reading …
Resources by Topic: Words & The Tongue
I’ve heard it said that it takes seven compliments to undo a single criticism. If that’s true, we should be complimenting others—a lot. Continue Reading …
Are you a "balcony person" or a "basement person"? Continue Reading …
You may not be able to do much about the 90% of pastors who are fatigued or leave the ministry, but you can do something about your pastor! Continue Reading …
Your floors can be sparkling, the windows shining, the aromas wafting, but if you don’t know how to connect with your guest . . . well, it’s a flop! Continue Reading …
Conversation is often an easy, pleasurable experience—with those you connect with—but when conversation doesn’t come naturally, are you prepared to work at it? Continue Reading …
Far too often as a young woman I justified the rude, bluntly honest criticisms that spewed from my mouth with the belief that the TRUTH must be delivered! Continue Reading …
This is such an important topic, especially for those of us who have more practice at dishing out correction than affirmation! Continue Reading …
Watch the change that occurs in your attitude and in the atmosphere when you intentionally engage in “speaking life” rather than “speaking bitterness.” Continue Reading …
Do you ever feel like if you don’t talk about your frustrations, you just might explode? Continue Reading …
“King of the Castle” is a silly, childish game, but unfortunately, it’s a game that’s played in the lives of most adults–albeit on a more sophisticated level. Continue Reading …
"Loose lips sink ships." They also have a way of sinking entire families. Don't believe me? Just ask Zeresh or Potiphar's wife or the many wives of Solomon. Continue Reading …
Have you said anything yet today? A combination of conversations and books over the last few weeks have made me pause before writing or speaking so quickly. Continue Reading …
I started noticing that the incredibly encouraging emails my mom regularly sent me were full of Scripture. Continue Reading …
I overheard a young man complain that he received plenty of pats on the back at work, but had to work really hard to hear any kind of compliment at home . . . Continue Reading …
What is your reaction when your position is challenged? To fight back in self-defense? To return criticism with criticism? Continue Reading …
Not long into the message I began to get a little uncomfortable as the preacher began a tirade against certain individuals, even referring to them as “idiots.” Continue Reading …
While no one in their own power can tame the tongue, thankfully God provides all you need. Here are some practical tips to discipline this unruly critter. . . Continue Reading …
I lost the battle with my tongue last night. Continue Reading …
Do you talk too much? Lina shares ten situations where God is teaching her the wisdom of refraining to speak. Continue Reading …
You mean I have to bless that person who is being rude or harsh? I can't give them the "you're an idiot" look? How about that "eye for an eye" principle? Continue Reading …
Just a couple days ago, I was wounded by someone’s words. As I wiped my tears away, I picked up the booklet The Power of Words, and my perspective changed. . . Continue Reading …
Have you ever witnessed the damaging effects of gossip? Here are three key principles that can help us exchange gossip and drama for quietness and peace. Continue Reading …
You may never have literally taped your mouth shut, but could your tongue use a little taming? Continue Reading …
Over the years, people's words have wounded my soul more times than I care to count. It's largely my fault, as I tend to be overly-sensitive (and overly-proud!) Continue Reading …
Let me share a few of the words that have shaped the course of my life. Continue Reading …
How would you grade your conversation from yesterday? Were your words healing, or did they cause someone to stumble? Continue Reading …
Jesus gave some pointed instruction as He warned us about judging others. He didn’t tell us not to deliver judgment; He told us how to deliver it. Continue Reading …
Can we really go against the grain of our flesh and the culture to respond mercifully to evil behavior rather than giving back tit for tat? In God's power, yes. Continue Reading …
Do you feel the weight of your words before you levy an accusation? Or do you shoot holes in your relationships by carelessly casting stones? Continue Reading …
Once I was willing to inspect my own fruit, I saw my own heart. I saw my own hypocrisy. I saw my own log in my own eye. Continue Reading …
Shame bullies me into hiding my sin, but Jesus invites me to swing wide the door of confession and let the light of the gospel in to sweep my heart clean of sin. Continue Reading …
We often camouflage gossip with the guise of asking for prayer. Here are six questions to ask before you share. Continue Reading …
Your action and obedience may be what God uses to bring about change in someone’s life. Continue Reading …
Discernment—seeing the difference between right and wrong—can be a wonderful asset to the Church, but only when it’s packaged in humility and love. Continue Reading …
With sincere, selfless love and God’s purposes as the goal, we should urge each other to work and serve with that same kind of love and purpose. Continue Reading …
How should we respond to gossip in our workplace? Continue Reading …
This discipline of letting the Word of God be my bit and reins for a bridled tongue is the only thing that's changing me really, from the inside out. Continue Reading …
There are powerful lessons to learn from Abigail’s story in 1 Samuel 25 . . . here’s a glimpse! Continue Reading …
We can fight ugly—with scathing rebuttals, icy shutdowns, or cutting reminders of past inadequacies. Or we can adorn ourselves with a gentle and quiet spirit to fight beautifully. Continue Reading …
Romans 12 is an advanced course in showing honor to one another. Continue Reading …
Rebuke stings. But it also corrects and redirects, and we’re right to respond wisely. Continue Reading …
How can we speak words that are life-giving in the face of loss? Continue Reading …
It doesn’t matter what we are angry about. The only kind of righteous anger is that which is without sin. Do we want to be right, or do we want to be righteous? Continue Reading …
Message 6: You Don't Say
You may not slander others verbally, but has your life slandered or misrepresented the character of God? That is the question Dámaris poses in this message. How might our interactions look different if our underlying desire was that others would think more of Jesus?
You may not slander others verbally, but has your life slandered or misrepresented the character of God? Continue Reading
Do You Need Some Conversation Peace? Ask Yourself ...
How healthy is your speech? Take this quiz to discover areas in which your words fall short of the golden standard. Continue Reading