The Words of My Mouth

How many words do you speak in a day? 7,000? 10,000? 20,000? The idea of counting them is exhausting to … More

Silent Communication

I love words. I love to read them and write them. They have a way of sticking with us, rooting … More

“Sticks and stones may break my bones, but words can never hurt me” is a bald faced lie. Harsh words … More

Last week I wrote on having a quiet time with God. This week, I am giving a list (not exhaustive) … More

I am ruthless when it comes to flies in my home. I had just swatted one but had not yet … More

There are times, even with the best intentions, that our word just come out wrong. Heated or selfish, careless or … More

The tone of this passage is strikingly personal and tender. Paul has just spent 15 chapters preaching his heart out. … More

I like to think of myself as a somewhat competent communicator. Communication, after all is my craft as a teacher, … More

I don’t know why we hold on to those comments that hurt us, instead of the good, uplifting loving ones. … More

My little girl put her books back in the basket after “reading” a big stack on the couch. As I … More