Be Slow to Speak
How quick are we to give an opinion? If we truly believed that God is all-powerful and all-knowing, then why do we jump in and verbally take the reins?
Taming the Tongue
Gossip Hurts
Words can do more damage than any amount of physical harm. Gossip hurts. It tears down and wounds our spirits. It causes deep pain. . .
Understand. . .Then Act
Are you an actor or a reactor? Are you a thinker or a knee-jerker? The Lord longs for us to think before we act or speak. . .
False Words
Lying, in whatever form it comes, causes barriers to rise up between people. It’s hard to love people if you—or they—are hiding behind false words. . .
Heart Smart
Words have such power. Unspiritual thoughts and words are to stay out of our hearts. God’s thoughts and words are to stay in. For the entire course of our lives is determined by what flows out of our very core. . .
Tell Others
Shaming people is never helpful. Only God can change hearts and minds. Our job is to tell others what God has done in our lives. . .
Bad Language
Is it really okay to use bad language once in a while? God wants to cleanse and renew our hearts so that our speech will reflect the good treasure that is inside us. . .
Lead a Quiet Life
We must be careful not to cause harm to others by gossiping. Leading a quiet life and minding our own business brings honor to God and shines His light on others. . .
Slow to Speak
How quick are we to give an opinion or observation? How eager are we to hold our tongues, listen, and discern? More times than we realize or care to admit, our tongues run away with our hearts. . .
Anger
Women can get so emotionally invested in a situation—or a conversation—that tempers flare without warning. Here’s how you can control your anger. . .