Don’t Say It

There are times when I really want to say something and I catch myself editing what I’m about to say to the point, I don’t say anything. I’m starting to feel like I’m finally learning how important the timing of my words can be. Then again, I’ll blurt something out that would have been better…

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A Few Words

Words are distinctive in any language. I use words to form a sentence. Sometimes the sentence is “wordy” (too many words). I have been around people who use too many words very often. I may represent that statement because I’ve been known to talk a bit. I think the reason I like texting is that…

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Gold Apples

I learned years ago that the power of the tongue is really hard to measure. The person speaking the words gives them weight as well. If a trusted friend or confidant speaks into my life, I’m more inclined to listen closely. I’ve also started taking the time and try to weigh my words before I…

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My Mouth

What comes out of my mouth in the way of words speaks volumes about what is going on inside my heart.  Jesus said, “…for out of the overflow of the heart, the mouth speaks”.  My words are important. The context of my words is crucial.  King Solomon has much to say about this. Check this…

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Guard My Mouth

My mouth has been responsible for a lot of harsh and hurtful things. I have said things that I wish I hadn’t said. I’ve said things that reveal that there is more going on inside my heart and my head than is expected or noticed. My mouth reveals my heart. My mouth can’t say anything…

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Words Just Struggle

There are times when I’m trying to describe something that words simply don’t do it justice. In fact it seems that words actually fail to describe things sometimes. Trying to put into words the Love of God is one example of something impossible to describe.  I came across the Psalmist attempt this am. Check this…

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