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? …
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A Lesson on Becoming an Affirmer
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. …
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Because the Church Can't Tick Without Them . . .
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! …
ReadConversation 101
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! …
ReadConversation 201
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? …
ReadFilter Before You Speak
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! …
ReadGiving God-Centered Affirmation to Others
This is such an important topic, especially for those of us who have more practice at dishing out correction than affirmation! …
ReadHave You Started a Forest Fire Today?
Watch the change that occurs in your attitude and in the atmosphere when you intentionally engage in “speaking life” rather than “speaking bitterness.” …
ReadI Need to Vent
Do you ever feel like if you don’t talk about your frustrations, you just might explode? …
ReadKing of the Castle
“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. …
ReadLoose Lips Sink Families
"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. …
ReadMaybe I Should Just Stop Talking . . .
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. …
ReadMy Mom's Courage-Infusing Words
I started noticing that the incredibly encouraging emails my mom regularly sent me were full of Scripture. …
ReadPull Off the Tape and Bless!
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 . . . …
ReadRespect in the "Blogosphere"
What is your reaction when your position is challenged? To fight back in self-defense? To return criticism with criticism? …
ReadSlammed Anyone Lately?
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.” …
ReadTaming That Tongue
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. . . …
Read10 Times It's Wise to Hold Your Tongue
Do you talk too much? Lina shares ten situations where God is teaching her the wisdom of refraining to speak. …
ReadThe Next Time You're Insulted
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? …
ReadThe Destructive Power of Words
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. . . …
Read3 Ways to Fight a Gossip-Enticed Heart
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. …
ReadTongue Fast
You may never have literally taped your mouth shut, but could your tongue use a little taming? …
ReadWhen Another's Words Sting
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!) …
ReadWords That Have Shaped My Life
Let me share a few of the words that have shaped the course of my life. …
ReadYesterday's Conversation
How would you grade your conversation from yesterday? Were your words healing, or did they cause someone to stumble? …
Read10 Questions to Ask Before Judging
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. …
ReadInsult for Insult, Wound for Wound, Betrayal for Betrayal?
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. …
ReadPointing Fingers; Throwing Rocks
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? …
ReadHow to Spot Your Own Hypocrisy
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. …
ReadThe Clean Sweep of Gospel Confession
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. …
ReadSix Questions to Diagnose Subtle Gossip
We often camouflage gossip with the guise of asking for prayer. Here are six questions to ask before you share. …
ReadHave the Difficult Conversation
Your action and obedience may be what God uses to bring about change in someone’s life. …
ReadLove Being Right When They’re Wrong?
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. …
ReadHow to Stir Up One Another
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. …
ReadThe Best Witness at Work: A Controlled Tongue
How should we respond to gossip in our workplace? …
ReadWhen the Words of My Mouth Are Pleasing Mostly to Me
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. …
ReadNew Bible Study, New Opportunities to Grow Together
There are powerful lessons to learn from Abigail’s story in 1 Samuel 25 . . . here’s a glimpse! …
ReadYour Marriage Needs Beautiful Fights
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. …
ReadDo What Is Honorable: 10 Lessons from Romans 12
Romans 12 is an advanced course in showing honor to one another. …
ReadThe Gift of a Friend’s Rebuke
Rebuke stings. But it also corrects and redirects, and we’re right to respond wisely. …
ReadHow to Avoid Speaking Carelessly to Widows
How can we speak words that are life-giving in the face of loss? …
ReadMessage 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?
Dámaris Carbaugh
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You may not slander others verbally, but has your life slandered or misrepresented the character of God?
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Do You Need Some Conversation Peace? Ask Yourself ...
Mary Kassian
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How healthy is your speech? Take this quiz to discover areas in which your words fall short of the golden standard.
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