Sparks, Squabbles, Spats, and Such: Our Words Matter

Some people are verbal gap fillers; if there's a slight pause they just have to fill it with words. Others have conversational FOMO...fear of missing out on adding their opinion, clarifying their position, or drawing a laugh. Break the habit of sinning with your mouth by talking to God before tal...

Evaluate your words before speaking them, especially online: Is this comment wise, full of grace, seasoned with salt? Does it display God's love to outsiders? Have I asked God if this is the best response?

Flattery and people-pleasing is just as sinful as gossip and backstabbing. It has been said that gossip is saying something behind someone’s back that you would never dare say to the person’s face. However, flattery is almost the opposite. It is saying something to someone’s face that you would p...

Anger is inevitable. People are going to push your buttons — and you are going to push back. Or maybe their intent wasn’t to tick you off, but you are hoppin’ mad anyway. Learn to respond in a way that lines up with God’s Word. When you don’t, and instead dwell on the offense, letting bitterness ...

We become known for how we use our words. The sweetness or bitterness of our words will be determined by what we drink in and the amount of time we spend with the Son. We are to avoid godless chatter, which is speaking empty words with no meaning; or irreverent words that improperly win an argume...