Resources by Topic: Words & The Tongue

Think of your words like money. You receive words of blessing from God, and that enables you to give words of blessing to others. Read or Listen →

Words are powerful. I’ll bet you can remember times when others spoke cruel words to you. They can affect our lives for years. But there is a way to be free. Read or Listen →

Social media has given everyone their own megaphone and soap box. But where has it brought us? Read or Listen →

Even though there were no smartphones in Solomon’s day or when the New Testament was being written, God’s Word actually says a lot about how we use our words. Read or Listen →

Ask God to help you build others up with your example and words. Read or Listen →

Ask God to give you discretion as you talk with others. Read or Listen →

Are your words said with love? Read or Listen →

Nancy asks wives: When your husband comes home after a long day, does he get beat up or does he get built up? Read or Listen →

Have you been building up or tearing down with your tongue today? Read or Listen →

Would people describe you as having kind words? Read or Listen →

Do you speak truthfully? Read or Listen →

Dámaris Carbaugh defines “slander” and helps you evaluate whether your life could be slandering the Lord. Read or Listen →

Shannon Popkin was excited to visit some new neighbors. But after dinner she was mortified when her husband fell asleep in the middle of conversation. Read or Listen →

What is a biblical response when others have cut us down with their words? God can provide hope, healing, and freedom from pain. Read or Listen →

Have you ever spoken to your husband with friendly persistent "suggestions" hoping to persuade him to do things your way? Read or Listen →

Do you ever have the feeling that if you don't yell, your kids aren't going to get it? Listen today to find out the importance of having a soft answer. Read or Listen →

Recognizing the power of words can be sobering. Sometimes we need to simply speak less, but that doesn’t mean we shouldn’t speak at all. Read or Listen →

Satan is sometimes called "the accuser." When we accuse others, we are acting just like him. Find out more as Nancy describes evil twins: gossip and slander. Read or Listen →

So what’s the big deal? I don’t lie! Even if you don’t tell out and out lies, there’s always a temptation to stretch the truth, to exaggerate. Read or Listen →

Did you know that the doctor will sometimes look at your tongue to gauge your overall health? That can serve as a picture of your spiritual health as well. Read or Listen →

It’s so sad to observe an alcoholic who takes yet another drink, even as his body withers. We can destroy ourselves in more subtle ways. Read or Listen →

Our world sees plenty of rudeness. Read or Listen →

How important is encouragement? And how are you modeling it? Find out more about the power of encouraging words. Read or Listen →

If you have a problem with gossip or other sins of the tongue, what should you do about it? Read or Listen →

Someone has described gossip as "verbal homicide." Is comparing slander with murder too extreme? Read or Listen →

Slander and gossip are serious. In fact, the book of Titus uses a Greek word that associates slander with the devil. Read or Listen →

You’d think we’d be pretty good at speaking by now, but unfortunately, most people have a lot to learn about using their words to build others up. Read or Listen →

When you truly listen to others, you are giving a real gift. Mary Kassian shows you how to develop the rare skill of listening. Read or Listen →

One of the hardest things to do is to bless others when you have been cursed. How can you do that? Mary Kassian will talk about that on Revive Our Hearts. Read or Listen →